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Security concerns in the media and entertainment industry
Media and entertainment business and technology executives are worried about the security of the cloud. And while massive distributed denial of service (DDOS) are happening with regularity, most media execs are not familiar with the details of DDOS, nor are they confident that their site could withstand such an attack, according to a recent survey of 261 media and entertainment executives.
With the aid of a Knight Foundation grant, the AP invests in the future of data journalism
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good data visualization must be pretty valuable indeed. The Associated Press (AP) certainly thinks that data journalism is worth supporting. And now, having secured a $400,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, they plan to invest in building data sets, analysis and presentation tools, and the development of best practices, which will be included in the AP Style Guide, to support the growth of data journalism.
Straight talk on consumer privacy from FTC commissioner Brill
Julie Brill, the outspoken FTC Commissioner, recently gave a stirring summary of how unaddressed consumer concerns have led to the rise of ad blocking software. From cookies to device fingerprinting and cross-device linking, consumers continue to struggle to understand when they are being tracked, who is tracking them and how to opt out. The problem worsens for consumers when you consider that tracking technologies are becoming nearly invisible and ever more comprehensive.
Interactivity, social and utility mix well at The Daily Meal
Food, for this crowd, is neither utilitarian nor aspirational but rather central to a lifestyle that The Daily Meal strives to support, offering everything from recipes, cooking tips, and wine and drink pairings to the best local eateries and destination dining experiences. They also recently added comprehensive restaurant and bar profile pages that include a wealth of information including directions, hours of operation, contact information, and menus in addition to editorial rankings.