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TechCrunch Reporters Speak Out About CrunchFund - Posted September 6, 2011
[caption id="attachment_26775" align="alignright" width="225" caption="TechCrunch's Michael Arrington"][/caption] TechCrunch writers are speaking out about the news that... [PRNewser]

#TCDisrupt: Find the Perfect App With Quixey - Posted May 23, 2011
TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off today in NYC bringing in local talent and talent from afar. "Startup Alley" or rather a long line of mini-startup booths where eager founders show off their product. Lots of guys in the mobile planning space, lots of programs around optimizing personal information, but so far a... [SocialTimes.com]

Publicist Request Leads to AOL Drama - Posted March 16, 2011
TechCrunch's Alexia Tsotsis wrote a post about a Facebook game tied to Jake Gyllenhaal's new flick The Source Code. ... [AgencySpy]

Moviefone Defends Asking TechCrunch Writer to Appease Movie Studio by Altering Story - Posted March 16, 2011
We might never have noticed Alexia Tsotsis' post on AOL's TechCrunch about marketing strategy for the film The Source Code if a publicist at Summit Pictures hadn't tried to dictate editorial content. But they did. Said publicist complained about the "snarky" post to the employee at AOL's Moviefone, who had connected Tsotsis... [FishbowlLA]

Arianna Huffington on TechCrunch, Engadget: Hands Off - Posted March 4, 2011
Aol CEO Tim Armstrong and Arianna Huffington, who will be president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group once the me... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

New Media Index: A Taxing Problem for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Tops Bloggers' Shared News Links - Posted February 3, 2011
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' failure to report his wife's earnings over a five-year period was the subject of the most news links shared via bloggers, while a ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

TechCrunch Columnist Paul Carr, Wine Library TV Host Gary Vaynerchuk Spar in Part Two of The Webby Debates - Posted November 30, 2010
Part two of The Webby Debates, hosted on CNNMoney.com and moderated by that site's Laurie Segall, featured TechCrunch columnist Paul Carr... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

TechCrunch Introduces Community Manager Elin Blesener - Posted November 29, 2010
TechCrunch announced the addition of Elin Blesener as community manager, ta... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Jason Calacanis to 'Launch' Challenge to Michael Arrington - Posted October 5, 2010
Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Diller Likes AOL While National Journal's Latest Hire Talks Decline, Plus Other News of the Day - Posted September 29, 2010
- Well the Wall Street Journal is sure enjoying a recent jump in its advertising revenue, and it wants to make it clear that the New York Times isn't matching it. According to a company memo ... [MediaJobsDaily]

More Reaction to AOL's Purchase of TechCrunch - Posted September 29, 2010
Reaction continues to pour in on AOL's deal to acquire TechCrunch, including more insight from TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington, who spoke with CNN's ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

TechCrunch Founder Michael Arrington on Why He Sold Out to AOL - Posted September 28, 2010
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington offered his take on ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

AOL Announces TechCrunch Acquisition, on TechCrunch - Posted September 28, 2010
After days of speculation, AOL's acquisition of Michael Arrington's TechCrunch ... [PRNewser]

Done Deal: AOL Acquires TechCrunch - Posted September 28, 2010
The rumors have now been officially confirmed by AOL chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong: AOL is the proud new... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Jason Calacanis Tears Into TechCrunch Founder Michael Arrington in Several Tweets - Posted September 28, 2010
There has yet to be any kind of official announcement on the rumored acquisition of ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

AOL Reportedly in Talks to Purchase TechCrunch - Posted September 28, 2010
AOL might be looking to add another huge blog to its new list of sites. GigaOm reports that the media company is close to purchasing TechCrunch, the famed technology blog started by Michael Arrington in 2005. According to the report, the announcement could come very soon. ... [MediaJobsDaily]

AOL Near Deal to Buy TechCrunch? - Posted September 27, 2010
AOL is nearing a deal to acquire online blogging network TechCrunch, with an announcement possible at the latter's Disrupt SF conference in San Francisco, which began Monday an... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Saudi Arabia to Require Licenses for Bloggers - Posted September 24, 2010
American journalists and bloggers might often complain about the lack of order to the Web, but feel lucky we don't have to sign up for a government license just to express our opinions online. That's what Saudi Arabian bloggers will soon have to do, reports TechCrunch. Saudi Information and Culture Ministry spokesman... [MediaJobsDaily]

MySpace VP of Communications Joins Brew Media Relations - Posted September 22, 2010
Tracy Akselrud has left MySpace for a position with Brew Media Relations. As ... [PRNewser]

TechCrunch's Arrington: Don't Ask Me To Do Dinner - Posted September 20, 2010
Inc. magazine gave TechCrunch editor Michael Arrington a chance to sound off on his work style in their "The Way I Work Feature." For those in tech PR, it's no surprise that Mr. Arrington's site has quic... [PRNewser]

Gordon Brown: superfast broadband vital to prevent 'digital divide' - The Guardian - Posted March 22, 2010
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Evri Announces Acquisition of Twine, Relaunches Consumer Site - PR-USA.net (press release) - Posted March 14, 2010
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TechCrunch: Cognitive Match Secures Another $2.5m For Realtime Matching - NewsFactor Network - Posted February 5, 2010
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WNYC Hosts Debate on Merits Of Citizen Journalism and Technology - Posted November 11, 2009
Last week's tragedy at Fort Hood, so close to Veteran's Day, left the public scared and confused -- not only because of the senseless nature of the crime which left 13 dead, but because some of the information that leaked out about the event from the ground ... [FishbowlNY]

Hey TechCrunch, Enough With the Embargoes Already - Posted September 24, 2009
TechCrunch editor Mike Arrington is sick of being told by companies when the blog can break their news (also know as an embargo). Arrington first wrote about his disdain of embargoes ... [PRNewser]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted June 10, 2008
Power To The Bloggers: Jessica Guynn profiles TechCrunch creator/blogger ... [FishbowlLA]

NFL Says Watch Your Mouth - Posted August 29, 2007
The NFL has officially banned all unauthorized use of the phrase armchair quarterback. Also, off sides, end zone, punt on 3rd down, and most other figures of speech drawn from ... [FishbowlLA]