the future

Online

The Great Newspaper Firewall Is Coming. And?

1:57AM Hamilton Nolan | Newsday is going to start charging for its awful website. One columnist there quit over it. The New York Times says it will make a decision on charging for its (good) website “within weeks”. Then what happens? More »
Print

Conde Nast’s Big Bad Gamble

12:57AM Hamilton Nolan | This year, Conde Nast hired McKinsey, folded several magazines, and instituted across-the-board budget cuts and layoffs. Clearly, the fancy days are over. Right? No, says the company. This is just a temporary blip. More »
People

Annoying Pop-Up Ads Come To Magazines

12:54AM Hamilton Nolan | CBS has successfully created the world’s first video ad inside a print magazine (Entertainment Weekly). It’s really loud and plays clips from shows like Two and a Half Men. Also, insanely expensive. More »