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Researchers Believes Placebo App Can Be as Effective as ...
A placebo app may be a hard pill for your brain to swallow, but it’s  fairly innocuous and relatively simple. How does a virtual placebo even work? As it turns out, placebos have been shown to be effective despite users being told a placebo was being...
From: Media Bistro | By: Phi Tran | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Guncrafter Joins Top Free iPhone Apps of the Week
Guncrafter joins the top free iPhone apps list this week at No. 9 free iPhone app this week, according to research from AppData. The Naquatic app encourages users to build their own virtual guns. Below, we’ve listed the top free iPhone apps of the...
From: Media Bistro | By: Dianna Dilworth | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Morning Media Newsfeed: DOJ Targeted Fox News, Voice Writers ...
Fox "will unequivocally defend" Rosen against DOJ investigation, the Village Voice loses two more writers and Yahoo! will bring ads to Tumblr. Morning Media Newsfeed: 05.21.13...
From: Media Bistro | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Daily Caller Called ‘Most Unethical’ Publication After ...
Media people receive vat amounts of emails everyday. Many are useless story pitches and press releases from undiscriminating publicists. Daily Caller Associate Editor Christopher Bedford is the type to sometimes reply to those emails, even if it’s...
From: Media Bistro | By: Eddie Scarry | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Multi-Sensory Advertising: Domino’s Pizza-Scented DVDs ...
Right on the heels of the genius marketing partnership that allows gamers to order Pizza Hut directly from their Xboxes (we wonder whether the most devoted players have left their living rooms since the introduction of said diabolical dietary dichotomy),...
From: Media Bistro | By: Elizabeth S. Mitchell | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Is The New York Times Coming to Your Bathroom Mirror Soon? ...
While The New York Times is currently focusing on print, online, apps, and even Google Glass experiences today, the company has a lab in which they think about how readers might want to consume its content in the future. In a talk at the AppNation conference...
From: Media Bistro | By: Dianna Dilworth | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Watch Tim Gunn Get Quirky
Say “Tim Gunn” to ten people and nine of them well immediately reply, “I love Tim Gunn!” (The tenth doesn’t watch television or read style manuals). The debonair and decanal Project Runway mentor, who has a vivid childhood memory of touring...
From: Media Bistro | By: Stephanie Murg | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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The Ticker: Tumblr; Coke; Seamless & GrubHub; Social ...
The New York Times: Tumblr Founder Says Site Will Remain ‘Independent’ Advertising Age: Coca-Cola Attempts to Promote World Peace via Vending Machines The Washington Post: Rivals Seamless and GrubHub to Combine Businesses Forbes: 78% of Salespeople...
From: Media Bistro | By: James F. Thompson | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Once Again, Jack Link’s Sullies Up to Sasquatch
It’s been almost a year since we last covered Jack Link’s and their Sasquatch antihero, but everyone’s favorite ugly creature is back to sell some beef jerky and beat up anyone who messes with him (it). Minneapolis-based agency Carmichael Lynch...
From: Media Bistro | By: Jordan Teicher | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Morning Media Newsfeed: DOJ Targeted Fox News - Voice Writers ...
Click here to receive Mediabistro’s Morning Media Newsfeed via email. Fox News: ‘We Will Unequivocally Defend’ Rosen Against ‘Chilling’ DOJ Investigation (TVNewser) Fox News executive VP of news Michael Clemente released the following statement...
From: Media Bistro | By: James Crugnale | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Social Media Newsfeed: Oklahoma Tornado Captured on Social ...
 Click here to receive the Morning Social Media Newsfeed via email. Vast Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least 91 (The New York Times) Emergency crews and volunteers continued to work through the early morning hours Tuesday in a frantic search for survivors...
From: Media Bistro | By: Tim Sohn | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Latest Register Hires Share Maryland Newspaper Connection ...
For five years, Josh Stewart (pictured) covered city, county and state issues for The Capital newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Eric Hartley was also once a general assignment reporter there. Now, both work for the Orange County Register. Stewart...
From: Media Bistro | By: Richard Horgan | Monday, May 20, 2013
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Is Lizzie O’Leary Pregnant?
Journalist Lizzie O’Leary got Twitter all excited on Friday afternoon when she casually tweeted, “Pregnanté.” Naturally, several people on Twitter assumed this was O’Leary announcing that she was with child. This would have been big news considering...
From: Media Bistro | By: Peter Ogburn | Monday, May 20, 2013
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Kevin Baron Named Exec Editor of Atlantic Media’s Defense ...
Atlantic Media’s new military and defense site  — Defense One — has an editor. Kevin Baron, most recently Foreign Policy’s national security reporter and E-Ring blog author, is joining the site as its executive editor. “Atlantic Media, with...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris O'Shea | Monday, May 20, 2013
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GWU Hires Three New Media Profs
This just in today from George Washington University… The School of Media and Public Affairs has announced the hires of three new faculty members who will “significantly expand the school’s expertise and scholarship in key media and public affairs...
From: Media Bistro | By: Betsy Rothstein | Monday, May 20, 2013
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Politics & Prose Releases Literary Journal
Politiics & Prose is revealing an artsier side to Washington with a new in-house printed literary journal. The idea is to show that Washington isn’t all politicians, lobbyists and lawyers. District Lines, according to a release, is edited by Susan...
From: Media Bistro | By: Betsy Rothstein | Monday, May 20, 2013
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Cigarettes and Bodily Waste: The Ugly Truth
Lately, there’s a lot of content to cover on the bathroom humor beat. Yesterday, we reviewed some poop comedy for the new Clorox campaign. Today, we have a 30-second spot titled “Poop vs. Pee” from Arnold Worldwide and truth, the anti-smoking organization....
From: Media Bistro | By: Jordan Teicher | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Mark Your Calendar: Michigan Modern
The must-attend design event of the summer is Michigan Modern, which takes place June 13-16 on the Eliel Saarinen-designed campus of Cranbrook. The epic line-up of lectures, discussions, tours, and films will bring together architects, critics, designers,...
From: Media Bistro | By: Stephanie Murg | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Jann Wenner Thinks Gus Wenner is The Perfect Choice to ...
Jann Wenner is very satisfied with naming Gus Wenner, his 22-year-old son, the new editor of Rollingstone.com. To quote Elaine, get out. Below are some quotes from Jann’s interview with Adweek, along with some FishbowlNY analysis. In the talk, Jann...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris O'Shea | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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The FADER Wants Writers to Hip Them to Something New
Launched by music enthusiasts in 1999, The FADER prides itself on giving equal coverage to different genres and has a knack for uncovering up-and-coming artists before they hit the mainstream. And though the editors there tend to favor freelancers who...
From: Media Bistro | By: Mona Zhang | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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CPJ: Rosen Investigation ‘Sends Terrible Message To Journalists ...
The Committee to Protect Journalists is adding its voice of concern about the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into Fox News correspondent James Rosen. “U.S. government efforts to prosecute leakers by obtaining information from journalists...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris Ariens | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Al Jazeera America Adds Adam May as National Correspondent ...
Adam May will start as a national correspondent at Al Jazeera America in June. He will be based in Al Jazeera America’s Washington, D.C. bureau. May comes from WJZ in Baltimore, where he has been an anchor and reporter for 10 years. TVSpy has more...
From: Media Bistro | By: Merrill Knox | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Washingtonian Mom Comes to Town
Washington mommy bloggers watch out, there may soon be a new sheriff in town. Washington Business Journal is reporting that Washingtonian‘s parent company, Washingtonian Media, is adding a new magazine for area moms. The straightforward name — Washingtonian...
From: Media Bistro | By: Betsy Rothstein | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Maya Banks Lands ‘Multi-Million Dollar’ Book Deal
Erotica romance author Maya Banks has inked a “multi-million dollar deal” with Berkley Books for a new trilogy. Trident Media Group executive vice president Kimberly Whalen negotiated the deal with Berkley executive editor Cindy Hwang. Here’s...
From: Media Bistro | By: Jason Boog | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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ParkMe, Parking Helper, Launches Android App
Parking your car just got easier for Android users. ParkMe, the free iOS app that helps you find parking spots based on your location, is now available as an Android app. The free app uses your location information to identify parking options in your...
From: Media Bistro | By: Dianna Dilworth | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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ESPN Cutting Hundreds of Staffers [Update]
ESPN is making some serious cuts. A source told Deadspin that about 400 staffers are being let go. Some of those being laid off have been told they can stay until the end of the week if they want. One anonymous ESPN staffer who got the axe had been with...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris O'Shea | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Judd Apatow Gives UTA Screening Room the Seal of Approval ...
The front page of today’s LA Times business section is going to grate a little at the CAA, WME and ICM coffee table end. Above the fold is a reminder from entertainment reporter Daniel Miller of what UTA has and they don’t… yet. The spectacular...
From: Media Bistro | By: Richard Horgan | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Bring the D.C. Music Scene to The FADER
The FADER prides itself on being first on the scene when it comes to up-and-coming artists and music trends. Among the musicians who got their first mag covers at The FADER include Kanye West, MIA, The Strokes, Drake, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and more....
From: Media Bistro | By: Mona Zhang | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Fluctuating Oklahoma Death Toll Confirmed
The death toll from Monday’s tragic twister in Oklahoma has been downsized this morning from 51 to closer to 24, according to reports from multiple local and national news organizations. Previous reports of the death toll differed between 51 and 91,...
From: Media Bistro | By: Austin Price | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Public Loves Its Pets
The modern American family is no longer only comprised of parents, grandparents, cousins and siblings, but pets. In fact, nearly three-quarters of all families have pets and spend money on Buster and Tigger as if they were actual children. The Bureau...
From: Media Bistro | By: James F. Thompson | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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ESPN Cutting Hundreds of Staffers
According to Deadspin, ESPN is letting go about 400 staffers, with one anonymous axed employee calling the layoffs "completely out of the blue." Read the story on FishbowlNY AnBrowne Whoa! DavidCaplanNYC Wow. Not a good day for HR: Hollywood-com did...
From: Media Bistro | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Uncover New Talents at The Fader
Sing the right pitch for these musical editors seeking emerging artists and scenes. How To Pitch: The FADER...
From: Media Bistro | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Internet Archive Gets Huge Boost from Knight Foundation
The numbers are already pretty staggering.  The Internet Archive has grown since its launch in 1996 to encompass more than three million daily users and over 300 billion bits of video, music, book content and more. Now, thanks to a $1 million grant...
From: Media Bistro | By: Richard Horgan | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Bring the LA Music Scene to The FADER
The FADER prides itself on being first on the scene when it comes to up-and-coming artists and music trends. Among the musicians who got their first mag covers at The FADER include Kanye West, MIA, The Strokes, Drake, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and more....
From: Media Bistro | By: Mona Zhang | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Evening News Ratings: Week of May 13
The “CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley” was the only evening newscast to grow compared to the same week last year. The 3rd ranked show was up +5% in total viewers cutting the gap with #2 “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” nearly in half. Last...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris Ariens | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Broadcasters Plan Extended Evening Newscasts, Special Coverage ...
The broadcast networks are planning to give their news organizations extra space tonight to update viewers on the aftermath of the devastating tornado that ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City. In addition to expanded evening newscasts, NBC...
From: Media Bistro | By: Alex Weprin | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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PR Jobs: National Geographic, Frank PR, Glodow Nead Communications ...
This week, National Geographic is hiring a director of communications in its special projects department, and Frank PR needs a PR assistant. Meanwhile, Glodow Nead Communications is seeking an account manager in New York, as well as an account manager...
From: Media Bistro | By: Nadine Cheung | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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SF-Based Heat Gets New Logo, Website, Goes a Little Overboard ...
San Francisco shop Heat, who you may know best for their high-profile work on a bevy of EA Sports video game franchises, just launched a brand new agency website that reveals a new logo, in which the “e” in “Heat” is backwards because that’s...
From: Media Bistro | By: Bob Marshall | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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David Kenny of CEO The Weather Company: You Have to Reinvent ...
Publishers looking to get into the app business should not just adapt their online content for the mobile web, argued David Kenny, chairman/CEO of The Weather Company, said in a keynote interview at the AppNation conference in New York this morning....
From: Media Bistro | By: Dianna Dilworth | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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DOJ: ‘We Do Not Anticipate’ Charges Against FNC Correspondent ...
Photo via The Department of Justice says that it is unlikely to bring charges against Fox News correspondent James Rosen, who had his email searched by the FBI in relation to a leak investigation. A warrant was executed against Rosen’s email, accusing...
From: Media Bistro | By: Alex Weprin | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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The Erick Erickson Tweet That Blew a Gasket
When the clock struck 6:39 p.m. last night, RedState Editor and Fox News Contributor Erick Erickson released a tweet that would draw mountains of hate from lefties his way. Before he did it, he released Bible verses. Some 171 retweets and 87 favorites...
From: Media Bistro | By: Betsy Rothstein | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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And Now, It’s Over: C-K Retains Porsche
Well, the decision came a tad quicker than we expected but according to reports from you know who, Chicago-based Cramer-Krasselt’s relationship with Porsche continues as the automaker has retained said agency’s services after a pitch that dragged...
From: Media Bistro | By: Kiran Aditham | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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AT&T Promises Video Chats Over its Cellular Network ...
Using video chats over AT&T’s cellular network is impossible, but the company is giving assurances that it  is working to resolve the issue by the end of this year. The service, or lack or service, renders new video chatting apps like Google Hangout...
From: Media Bistro | By: Phi Tran | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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New York Times Puts Tumblr Dashboard in Print
Yahoo! buying Tumblr is a big deal, so The New York Times went all out with its coverage today. There’s a piece about Yahoo! moving into the old Times building on 43rd Street, but the most noticeable piece is in the Business section. There Times readers...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris O'Shea | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Filmmakers and Freelancers Are Welcome at The Grio
Tell stories with features and multimedia for the black community. How To Pitch: The Grio...
From: Media Bistro | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Memorable Moments From This Morning’s Tornado Coverage ...
When an extraordinary event takes place, there is always some extraordinary television coverage that follows. Here are some of the highlights from this morning’s coverage. NBC’s “Today” reunited a teacher with one of the students she helped save:...
From: Media Bistro | By: Alex Weprin | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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President Obama To Speak at 10 AM, As More Correspondents ...
President Obama is scheduled to comment on the disaster in Oklahoma at 10 AM and it is likely that all of the broadcast networks will break into regular programming to cover it.  ”CBS This Morning” went into the 9 AM hour to cover the fallout. We...
From: Media Bistro | By: Alex Weprin | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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FishbowlDC: Your Newsstand at a Glance
Oklahoma Publications…   Credit: c/o The Newseum And Washington, D.C. … continued… New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media....
From: Media Bistro | By: Betsy Rothstein | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Daily News and Post Use Same Photo for Oklahoma Tornado ...
                      The New York Daily News and The New York Post both used the same photo to illustrate the devastation left by the tornado that hit Oklahoma yesterday. Ironically, though the captured moment is extremely sad, the woman...
From: Media Bistro | By: Chris O'Shea | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Indra Petersons Named CNN Weather Anchor
CNN has named Indra Petersons as its new weather anchor and correspondent. Petersons will primarily contribute to “New Day” with Chris Cuomo, Kate Bolduan and Michaela Pereira which begins June 17, but will also appear across all CNN shows and platforms....
From: Media Bistro | By: Alex Weprin | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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