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To the Editors of the Washington Post,  As the founder and editor of an independent media outlet, I know just how hard it is to build a sustainable business model around content in the digital age. I know this because I have tried, failed, tried again, failed, then after a good ...read more

• By Ben Cohen
  May 16, 2016

If you're anywhere near Facebook today you've likely seen the clip of Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd performing, almost note for note and shot for shot, a recreation of the video for Styx's "Too Much Time on My Hands." Like his equally vapid recreation of Extreme's "More Than Words" ...read more

• By Chez Pazienza
  Apr 30, 2016

Gawker Media is an interesting beast. The network of sites that includes major brands like Gawker, Jezebel and Valleywag have their fingers on the pulse like no other publications online. They deal in gossip, snark, and the occasional bit of serious journalism that makes an ...read more

• By Ben Cohen
  Feb 17, 2016

You've probably seen the video of the 'World's Toughest Job' interview by now, where candidates unknowingly interview for the position with completely impossible demands. For about 30 seconds, the slickly produced video is quite intriguing as you don't know exactly what is ...read more

• By Ben Cohen
  Feb 17, 2016