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You can stop saying 'iconic' now

by Bridget Bodnar
Jun 15, 2017
Humorist and language fussbudget Jenny Allen wants to squash these overused words and phrases.
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Yahoo and AOL will form Oath, a new company, under Verizon

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 13, 2017
Verizon is expected to close on its $4.4 billion acquisition of Yahoo today after nearly a year of negotiations. Verizon will combine Yahoo with its property AOL to create Oath, the largest digital media company in the United States, with more visitors than Google. Will Oath have a chance to compete with Google and Facebook […]
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Cashing in on the Comey testimony buzz

by Andy Uhler
Jun 8, 2017
FBI-themed bar food and drinks are just part of the plan to monetize the political drama.
Former FBI Director James Comey is sworn prior to testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 3.
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Why Ramadan is a big deal for Arab TV networks

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2017
'It's like the sweeps rolled into the Super Bowl, extended over a full month.'
Palestinian men and children watch television at a cafe in Arab East Jerusalem after breaking their fast.
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TV industry pounces on Facebook's ad mistake

by David Brancaccio
May 18, 2017
Networks and cable channels are selling a 'safer' medium to advertisers at the upfronts.
Facebook has admitted to problems with ad metrics for the 10th time since September. Above, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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More reboots and spinoffs at the TV upfronts this year

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
May 17, 2017
Despite low network television ratings, advertisers will spend big money this year.
"American Idol" is just one of many reboots coming this fall.
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Counting television viewers outside their homes

by Adriene Hill
May 16, 2017
For live-event outlets like ESPN and news channels, this data is critical.
Fans gather to watch a soccer game at a New York City pub.
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The "Fearless Girl" statue netted $7.4 million in free advertising

by Jana Kasperkevic
Apr 28, 2017
All those selfies paid off.
The "Fearless Girl" statue stands facing the 'Charging Bull' as tourists walk by. 
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'The Real O'Neals' runs into reality

by Adriene Hill
Mar 7, 2017
This ABC show is what you might expect for a network comedy. Or it was, until Donald Trump got elected.
At its heart, "The Real O'Neals" is about a teenage boy coming out. Above, executive producers Todd Holland, Stacy Traub and the show's cast.
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Is that an #Ad? Or does she just really love her mattress?

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Feb 2, 2017
Katie Notopoulos investigates celebrity social media for improperly labeled ads.
The Instagram post that prompted Buzzfeed's first "Is this an ad?" column.  
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