Author Archives: Dan Gillmor

Even when the federal government stops caring about antitrust enforcement and de-emphasizes consumer protection, as happened in the 1980s, state attorneys general tend to take up some of the slack. That may be about to happen again in the Bush … Continue reading →

Inside: Pushing Through the Existential Gloom of a Post-Clinton Era. Now it’s back to standing on the front lawn of the White House armed with little more than a bright smile and the hope that the producers will see fit … Continue reading →

The Economist: A kinder, gentler gorilla? In short, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that, if Microsoft has changed at all, it has done so only superficially. Inside the software industry

William Powers (National Journal): Nothing to Tout About. The news media didn’t create the bull market. We never forced an investor to buy a single share of stock. What we did was give a platform to a bunch of touts. … Continue reading →

Coca Cola is running a promotional campaign that sounds harmless at first glance. It’s called Spill It. “Ever want to share your story or leave your mark?” the company asks on the site. “Here’s your chance to do it. Share … Continue reading →

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As a fan of Salon, I’m willing to pay for its content in order to help keep the publication alive. The premium content is, for the moment, fairly thin. Salon promises to expand it. But the site deserves a small … Continue reading →

Washington Post: Adult-rated music ads still finding kids, despite industry vow to stop. When you’re looking at the music business, there is only one appropriate thing to do. Follow the money. The record industry’s failure to stop aiming violence at … Continue reading →

Margaret Mitchell, author of “Gone With the Wind,” died more than 50 years ago. Her financial incentive to write the book is nil. So why is her estate collecting royalties on a book that long since should have entered the … Continue reading →

AP: Despite business tradition, Yahoo bars reporters from meeting. “Irony of ironies that Yahoo should engage in stifling communication. Its very reason for being is to let the world chat, which it must realize won’t consist of endless compliments,” (activist … Continue reading →