Nielsen Recount Strips ABC News of Win Over NBC News
Date: 15 October 2014
By BILL CARTER
Bill CARTER
Nielsen Company acknowledges that it reported inaccurate ratings for past seven months; reveals that ABC did not top NBC’s evening newscast during week of Sept 29 for the first time in over 260 weeks, as previously reported.
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Reddit Debuts an Official Mobile App
Date: 15 October 2014
By MIKE ISAAC
Mike ISAAC
After nearly 10 years, an online messaging board with 174 million regular monthly users is focusing on its mobile efforts.
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Bill Simmons’s Return Sets Intrigue in Motion at ESPN
Date: 15 October 2014
By JONATHAN MAHLER and RICHARD SANDOMIR
Jonathan MAHLER
Return of Bill Simmons to ESPN marks beginning of intrigue as one of America's most popular sports personalities and network jockey in advance of his contract expiration in 2015; Simmons served three-week suspension for criticism of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, earning reputation as free-speech martyr on social media; some speculate Simmons may follow other outspoken media stars who have struck out on their own.
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What We’re Reading
Date: 14 October 2014
By INSIDER STAFF
Insider STAFF
Recommended reads from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting great stories from around the web.
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Weekly News Quiz | Oct. 7-13, 2014
Date: 14 October 2014
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN and MICHAEL GONCHAR
Katherine SCHULTEN
Have you been following the news the past week? Take our quiz to see what you know and to learn more, and look for a new edition each week on Tuesday morning.
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