paidContent Quick Hits 12.28.09
» TMZ confirms that it indeed set to launch a sports spin off early next year, as we had reported last week. [NYT]
» A search executive takes aim at Google and says the FCC needs to enforce “search neutrality: the principle that search engines should have no editorial policies other than that their results be comprehensive, impartial and based solely on relevance;” Paul Kedrosky tears the argument apart. [NYT and InfectiousGreed]
» The NYT takes a long look at the debate surrounding online pay walls—but provides no updates on its own plans to perhaps charge for access to its flagship site. [NYT]
» Hollywood is beginning to push online movie sales. An example: Weeds is now being sold online before it is available on DVD. [WSJ]
» In addition to Amazon, what other companies might be interested in Netflix? Some possibilities. [Motley Fool]
» “A lot of interest” but still no bidders for Editor and Publisher, which is starting what could be its last week in business. [HuffPost]
» Flat screen maker LG Display is going into the e-paper display market via deals with Prime View International. [Financial Times]
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