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Friday May 25, 2012

Rock Star Twitter Strategies

devonglenn23.jpgOn today's Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), Social Times staff writer Devon Glenn talked about The Flaming Lips' lead singer and his innovative Twitter strategy.

She discussed how SyFy will use an online video game to help guide the story on their new show, Defiance. We also revealed how you can share books and eBooks with our troops to celebrate Memorial Day.

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.

Thursday May 24, 2012

David Beckham Kicks Beethoven

kiran.jpgToday on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), we talked about five free apps to help desk-bound media folk stay active.

AgencySpy editor Kiran Aditham (pictured) discussed David Beckham's Beethoven performance with soccer balls. We also looked at a promotion and a company video at JWT North America.

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.

Wednesday May 23, 2012

Tea Party Coloring Book on the Menu

alex.jpgToday's guest on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link) was TVNewser senior editor Alex Weprin (pictured), sharing insight from the cable industry conference, The Cable Show.

We talked about the sequel to The Tea Party Coloring Book for Kids. We also pondered Oprah Winfrey's new section at The Huffington Post.

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.

Tuesday May 22, 2012

Facebook IPO Woes

Today on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), we discussed how Facebook should respond to negative press after the company's IPO.

PRNewser editor Tonya Garcia (pictured) pondered Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's bankruptcy filing. She also talked about her trip to GoogaMooga, a new food festival in New York City.

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.

Monday May 21, 2012

Silicon Valley Investors Back The Atavist

atavistlogo.jpgThe Atavist, a digital publishing start-up founded by journalists, has landed $1.5 million in funding from some well-known Silicon Valley investors.

In this encore edition of the Morning Media Menu, Atavist editor Evan Ratliff explored his publication. During the long interview, Ratliff explained how his "boutique publishing house" publishes long-form multimedia nonfiction in a time when outlets for longer pieces are dying out.

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.

Friday May 18, 2012

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.

Thursday May 17, 2012

Zombie-Based Learning on the Menu

kiran.jpgToday on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), we talked about the winners at the annual CLIO Awards.

AgencySpy editor Kiran Aditham (pictured) discussed Larry David's Charity Bribes-influenced decision to join Twitter. We also looked at one innovative teacher's zombie-based geography curriculum.

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.

Tuesday May 15, 2012

Well-Read Cities on the Menu

Today on the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), we discussed BP's efforts to create a more environmentally friendly image during the Summer Olympics.

PRNewser editor Tonya Garcia (pictured) also talked about Amazon's list of the Most Well-Read Cities in America and Mediabistro's Internet Week Party.

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.

Monday May 14, 2012

Time Travel Publicity

renner.jpgIn this encore edition of the Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), crime journalist and novelist James Renner shared shared advice for aspiring crime journalists.

The author also outlined how his work has evolved in the digital age and how he built an unique publicity campaign for his time travel novel, The Man from Primrose Lane.

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.

Friday May 11, 2012

Google Hangouts on the Menu

devonglenn23.jpgOn today's Morning Media Menu (MP3 link), Social Times staff writer Devon Glenn introduced some new Spotify apps that make it easier to share music online.

She also discussed our Internet-themed Google Hangout about Internet Week, scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern today.

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.

Previously

ABC & Univision to Launch New Network

Remembering Maurice Sendak

Evernote's $1 Billion Valuation on the Menu

Dropped Ashton Kutcher Ad on the Menu

Amazon Studios Looks for Kids Programming

Brooklyn Nets Logo on the Menu

Tom Bissell on the Menu

Google Drive & Video Editing on the Menu

Brand USA on the Menu

Barack Obama's Late Night on the Menu

Wikipedia Errors on the Menu

Lost Art of Letter Writing

LeBron James Agency Deal on the Menu

James Bond Deal on the Menu

Introducing AppNewser

Mobile Payments on the Menu

The Art of Optimism

J. K. Rowling's New Book on the Menu

How Writers Can Use Tumblr

Facebook Etiquette for Writers

Pinterest Popularity on the Menu

Yahoo Layoffs on the Menu

Morning Show Wars on the Menu

Generation Y on the Menu

Decoding The Hunger Games

Google Reports on the Menu

Facebook Timeline for Pages on the Menu

Supreme Court Coverage on the Menu

Preparing to Go Viral

Kindle Bestseller Tips

Pinterest Goes Viral

The Walking Dead on the Menu

Emergency Training for War Reporters

Does Swag Actually Work?

Marvel Comics' Facebook Game on the Menu

How Should Online Writers Give Credit?

Frozen Planet on the Menu

Homeless Hotspots Controversy on the Menu

Parenting Books on Menu

Spotify Apps on the Menu

DOJ May Sue Apple & Publishers

Super Tuesday Coverage on the Menu

Redefining PR on the Menu

The Future of Crime Journalism

Letter Writing on the Menu

Oscar Ratings on the Menu

Why Self Published Authors Need Editors

Pinterest Opt-Out on the Menu

Stephen Colbert's Book Deal on the Menu

Jeremy Lin by the eBooks

Geosocial Apps on the Menu

Bill O'Reilly Deal on the Menu

Lin-Sanity on the Menu

Pinterest for PR Professionals

Optimism on the Menu

Salman Rushdie Gets a Soundtrack

Inside Social Apps Conference on the Menu

Streaming Sports & Amazon Rumors on the Menu

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Recovery on the Menu

What's Inside Your Favorite Book?

Super Bowl Social Media on the Menu

Super Bowl Ads on the Menu

Streaming Video on the Menu

The Great Muppet Media Criticism

Penguin Promotion Tips

Pinterest Tools on the Menu

What's the Most Literate City in America?

Academy Award Nominees on the Menu

Writing for Facebook Games

Book Secrets from HUGE CEO

Website Blackout on the Menu

Best Web Video Scripts of 2011

Building Apps for Cars

Target's Agency Change on the Menu

PR Stress on the Menu

HuffPost Book Club Goes Live

Banished Words on the Menu

Iowa Caucuses Coverage on the Menu

Iowa Caucuses by the Books

Top Ad Agency News of 2011

Top TV News Stories of 2011

Top PR News Stories of 2011

HBO Cancellations on the Menu

Super Bowl Live Stream on the Menu

3,775+ Newspaper Jobs Lost in 2011

HuffPost Book Club on the Menu

Facebook Timeline on the Menu

Donald Trump's Debate on the Menu

UK PR Scandal on the Menu

Publishing App Expo & Online Visibility

OR Books at Publishing App Expo

Radio Shack Agency Review on the Menu

NBA Lockout on the Menu

Publishing App Expo on the Menu

Bad Sex in Literature Shortlist Unveiled

How To Find the Best Occupy Wall Street Coverage

YouTube & Literature

2011 National Book Award Winners

CBS News' Morning Show Gamble

Occupy Wall Street Evicted

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