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Friday May 18, 2012

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@mediabistro #mbchats What makes a TV ad worth watching?

@kimkibby Nothing. Maybe John Hamm.

@kkellyspcoach Humor and some wit thrown in.

@AboutGroupPR Humor and wit

@guygirltravel one that hits an emotion. An ad that makes you sad, happy, concerned, laugh, dream,etc.

@the0therbk A broken DVR and nonfunctioning remote.

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Our Blog Network: 05.18.12

The LA Times Is Hiring; Bonnier Adds MTV Exec

rd100.gifThe Ford Foundation gives a generous grant to the struggling West Coast paper, Bonnier picks a former MTV vet to boost digital content, and the T The New York Times Magazine editor is on the hot seat.

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Tumblr and Reddit Founders Talk Investing In Facebook

2donnasummer.jpgThe Facebook IPO was today's big conversation topic, with many debating whether they should invest in the now-public company. In a chat with Shira Lazar, Tumblr CEO and founder David Karp and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian shared their reasons why they will or will not invest in the social media network. SocialTimes has the video.

Tumblr and Reddit Founders Discuss Facebook IPO [Video]

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Social Media Values on the Menu

devonglenn23.jpgOn today's Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), Social Times staff writer Devon Glenn analyzed Facebook's massive IPO.

She discussed how Pinterest raised $100 million this week. We also explored different ways that self-published authors can sell their books in bookstores.

Follow this MP3 link to listen. The show was hosted by GalleyCat editor Jason Boog. Click here to receive mediabistro.com's Daily Newsfeed via email. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

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Amid Diversity Improvements At NPR, Fear And Challenges Remain (Poynter)
Reports that NPR was considering dumping its only show targeted to a black audience sent concerned observers into a whirlwind of speculation about the company's dedication to minority communities.

Sorkin Says Jobs Movie Won't Be Straight Biography (Reuters)
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who won an Oscar for his screenplay of Facebook film "The Social Network" and created TV drama "The West Wing", said on Thursday he would be looking for an element of tension or an obstacle in Job's life on which to hang the movie. He said that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hired by the film studio as a "tutor" on all the technical aspects of computers and on Jobs himself.

Groupon Stock Spike Probed (WSJ)
A Wall Street regulator is examining trading in Groupon Inc. that sent its stock price soaring hours before a favorable earnings announcement Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The review by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or Finra, is at an early stage, the person said.

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