Technology and the Internet
Richard Rosenblatt’s Demand Media finds value in niche websites
July 16, 2008
Travel & Experiences
More, Teen People, Brill’s Content and ESPN the Magazine were the big launches of 1998.
Jan. 6, 1999
Business
The Daily, Rupert Murdoch’s new iPad ‘publication,’ debuts Wednesday
Feb. 1, 2011
Walt Disney Co. said Thursday that it has agreed to buy Discover magazine, the science news monthly that suspended publication last month after its financially strapped publisher, Family Media Inc., closed down.
Sept. 6, 1991
Some execs worry about the possible demise of independent shops in the niche. Others say the moves make business sense.
Oct. 21, 1999
Family Media Inc., publisher of Discover, Health and four other magazines, shut its doors Wednesday, blaming the recession that has hit the advertising and publishing industries especially hard.
Aug. 8, 1991
Three major U.S. retailers voluntarily restricted gun sales to make a policy statement and manage their image with consumers in the aftermath of the Florida school massacre, marketing experts said Thursday.
March 1, 2018
@Home Corp. said Tuesday that it agreed to acquire Excite Inc. in an all-stock deal valued at $6.7 billion, giving a much-needed boost to the Internet portal site and continuing a steady stream of similar alliances involving communications and technology companies.
Jan. 20, 1999
Books
Gentleman’s Quarterly recently asked men to ‘fess up.
July 4, 1990
Discovery Communications Inc., owner of the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet cable channels, said it will invest $500 million over three years in a newly formed Internet company and may eventually sell shares in the business to the public.
Feb. 2, 2000