Tag Archives: Nick Bilton

Correction o’ the Day (NYT Killer Cellphones Edition)

Posted on March 22, 2015 by

First came this Nick Bilton Disruptions column in Thursday’s New York Times. New Gadgets, New Health Worries In 1946, a new advertising campaign appeared in magazines with a picture of a doctor in a lab coat holding a cigarette and … Continue reading →

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Sorry, New York Times: Twitter Is No ‘Titan Of Social Media’

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

From Friday’s New York Times front page: Except for this (via BrandonGaille): See that? Eight percent. Some titan, eh?  

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Times-Industrial Complex Provides Lyft To ‘Ride-Sharing Upstarts’

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

Interestingly, two New York Times Co. media properties featured positive stories on taxicab alternatives yesterday. From Monday’s Boston Globe: A post-taxi population opts for ride-sharing As the cab industry seethes, tech-savvy drivers and passengers are embracing a burgeoning ride-sharing business … Continue reading →

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How Sneak Adtack Scooped The New York Times On Celebrity Stealth Marketing

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

The New York Times ran this Nick Bilton Disruptions piece on Page One of Monday’s Business section: Social Media Product Plugs Draw Scrutiny In 1982, Bill Cosby appeared on television showing off a snazzy new computer. “Looking for a powerful home computer?” he said … Continue reading →

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