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January 22, 2010

Twitter Takes Over

Twitter Takes Over

Is there even any doubt anymore that Twitter is here to stay? It has become a key form of communication and authoritative content publishing and sharing, and events from the first month of 2010 only further solidify Twitter's place as a vital tool of the 21st century.
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January 22, 2010

No More Free Online Content from The New York Times

No More Free Online Content from The New York Times

The New York Times is the most recent publisher to give up offering free online content with the company's announcement that it will revert to charging people to access its content in January 2011.
The Newstex Team
The Newstex Team
Commentary
January 15, 2010

Influencers Give Predictions for Online Video Trends in 2010

Influencers Give Predictions for Online Video Trends in 2010

Want to know what the experts predict for online video trends in 2010? Follow the link to view a slide presentation by Trendspotting (a trend research and consulting firm) or view it below to learn what online video influencers think is coming for online video this year.
The Newstex Team
The Newstex Team
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January 13, 2010

YouTube Wants to Hear from You

YouTube Wants to Hear from You

Many of the online video publishers who syndicate their video content through Newstex publish their videos on YouTube.
The Newstex Team
The Newstex Team
Content syndication
Video
January 9, 2010

The Digital Decade Review

The Digital Decade Review

We've come a long way in terms of digital advancements over the course of the first decade of the 21st century, and this week, I came across a great wrap up of the past decade by Josh Bernoff on AdAge.com.
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260312 EU AI Law
March 23, 2026

Why content licensing is now a strategic asset

As Europe and the U.S. tighten expectations around AI training data, the real competitive edge may belong to organizations that can prove where content came from and how its rights are managed.
José Mauricio Duque
José Mauricio Duque
260219 Moltbook
February 26, 2026

The agents are real but the hype is not

In 1770, the Chess Turk fooled the world into believing a machine could think. Is Moltbook, the much-hyped AI-only social network, any different, or is it just another illusion powered by humans behind the curtain?
José Mauricio Duque
José Mauricio Duque
260206 Guide to content syndication updated
February 18, 2026

Guide to content syndication 2026

For online content publishers, content syndication is a great way to expand your reach, build your reputation, and possibly make money. Similar to how television shows and radio programs can be syndicated to different networks and stations, your digital content can be syndicated through a variety of distributors. Sounds great, right? It is, but there are different types of content syndication to consider. Before you decide to syndicate the content you’ve worked hard to create, you need to understand the available syndication models and how they can benefit you.
José Mauricio Duque
José Mauricio Duque

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Carla Hayden appointed 14th Librarian of Congress

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ACI at the 2015 SSP 37th Annual Meeting in Arlington, VA

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