How a digital brand proved that print media isn’t Roadkill

Video is the future and print is as good as dead, right? For most publishers video is a test track for new content. A place to take fresh content ideas for a spin and see how they handle. TEN took that process to its logical conclusion with Roadkill, a popular youtube series that has now spawned a thriving events business and even its own print magazine. Click to learn how it happened. The post How a digital brand proved that print media isn’t Roadkill appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Digital Chief Troy Young Discusses Finding Great Editors

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[ AdWeek | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital, International Will Drive Growth, Murray Says

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch cards turn Twitter gems into festive greetings | Media Monkey

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scripps Acquires Digital Video Startup Newsy

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Reading the New York Times Magazine isn't what it used to be | Michael Wolff

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Checking In on the Digital Royalty Debate

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Annuals sales reveal brand power

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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