8 posts and columns on LeBron James

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo on Platforms, Reliability and Independence at D@CES

in Media on January 7, 2011 at 4:49 pm PT

Twitter has crossed the threshold from Web novelty into something substantial. Now Dick Costolo’s job is to turn it into a business–one big enough to justify the sky-high valuation investors have given the messaging company.

Shocking Bieber Upset: Oil Spill Tops Twitter's 2010 Trends

in Social on December 13, 2010 at 12:00 am PT

Although World Cup tweeting caused record high volume and infrastructure demands on Twitter, the most-discussed topic on Twitter this year was actually the Gulf oil spill, said the San Francisco-based company tonight.

LeBron James Gets a Jump on the Season, With an Assist From the Internet

in Media on October 25, 2010 at 3:18 pm PT

In the old days, advertisers had to pay media companies to run their ads. Now you just put it out on YouTube, and let everyone else spread the word, gratis.

Exclusive: Want Twitter to Help You Find More Followers? Pay Up For a "Promoted Account."

in Media on September 27, 2010 at 11:48 am PT

Twitter is still working to get its first two ad products up and running. But it’s going to launch a third, anyway: Tomorrow the company will show off “Promoted Accounts” at an ad industry conference in New York.

ESPN's Spiked LeBron James Story Is Scandal-Free, Does Mention "Panties"

in Media on July 29, 2010 at 12:27 pm PT

Why did ESPN kill a pretty tame Web story about the most famous athlete in America? Hard to guess. In any case, it doesn’t matter now: On a slow summer day, it’s perfect fodder for bored Web surfers.

Steinbrenner's Death Gives Sports Illustrated a Chance to Flex an iPad Muscle

in Media on July 14, 2010 at 6:42 am PT

Is this week’s big sports news about LeBron James or George Steinbrenner? Sports Illustrated’s digital edition lets readers decide.

Viral Video: John Mayer Channels LeBron James

in News on July 12, 2010 at 12:15 am PT

Oh, that scamp John Mayer is such a jokester. Here’s a video the singer did in the wake of all the controversy around the basketball star choosing Miami to play for and leaving behind a dejected and angry Cleveland. Big surprise, given his promiscuous reputation: Mayer will play for everyone.

LeBron James and the Giant Twitter Link

in Media on July 8, 2010 at 2:37 pm PT

What does really, really intense Twitter and Web interest look like in graph form? Glad you asked!