Hot Tweet: Don’t Use ‘Tweet,’ New York Times Editor Tells Staff

New York Times standards editor Phil Corbett advises the paper’s staff not to use the word “tweet” as a verb or noun, says The Awl.

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The New York Times vs. Bloggers Debate Heats Up

The New York Times aims to start charging frequent online readers starting next year. But will the plan backfire if bloggers stop linking to the newspaper?

Is The New York Times shooting itself in the foot with its plans to charge online readers? I raised the question Monday, asking whether the pay system would reduce bloggers’ links to the newspaper, and now bloggers and the newspaper are weighing in.

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The Business of Being Jack: Why ‘24′ Finale Isn’t the End for the Franchise

Now that 24 has aired its finale, Jack Bauer can finally take a breather. But industry watchers speculate that the two fateful hours that closed Day 8 were the beginning, not the end of the 24 franchise — and its steady stream of revenue.

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Philadelphia Media Mogul Brian Tierney Loses Battle With Creditors

Publisher Brian Tierney has lost control of the bankrupt Philadelphia Media, the parent company that owns The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News.

Former public relations executive Brian P. Tierney had wanted to be the top media dog in Philadelphia in the worst way, and he succeeded, taking over The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News in 2006. But now his reign has ended. Creditors won the newspapers’ bankrupt parent company, Philadelphia Newspapers, in an auction Tuesday.

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It’s the Great Sale, Charlie Brown: Iconix Buys ‘Peanuts’ Licensing

E.W. Scripps, owner of the beloved Peanuts brand, is selling United Media Licensing for $175 million, and while the sale comes as no surprise, the price might: It’s a tad low given that majority buyer Iconix thinks it can generate $75 million in royalties a year from the business.

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McGraw-Hill Books Quarterly Profit after Tough 2009

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Education publisher McGraw-Hill looks to have recovered from a particularly bruising 2009, posting a profit of $103.3 million, or 33 cents a share, up 65% from $63 million, or 20 cents a share, a year earlier.

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5 keys to selling your car online

No luck selling your car in the newspaper? Here are five ways to rev up your sale.

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How Did Escape Its $80 Million Hole?

How did The Wall Street Journal bounce back from an $80 million loss last year? A look at owner News Corp.'s 10K filing may shed some light

How did The Wall Street Journal go from losing $80 million one year to earning a profit in the next, in the midst of the worst climate the newspaper industry has ever faced? They’re not saying, but we can speculate.

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Donald Trump’s Win in Atlantic City Is Far From a Victory

The battle between Donald Trump and Carl Icahn over control of the addled Trump Entertainment Resorts and its Atlantic City casinos is over, with a bankruptcy court declaring Trump’s group the winner. But Trump may have gotten himself into a losing a proposition.

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Google to Deliver Strong Results Despite China Worries

Google investors may be feeling lucky, despite the search giant’s deteriorating relations with China. Google is expected to boost quarterly revenue by 20%. The world will be watching as the earnings report will indicate whether Web advertising is beginning to pick up after a prolonged slump.

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