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Allen Weiner


Allen Weiner has been a market research analyst in the area of new media and technology since 1994. He’s worked as writer, publisher and newspaper executive. He is the co-founder and publisher of Kombucha Network and the former managing vice president of Gartner.  

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Kalisi.tv could be the future of social viewing

While it's far from the first product to offer joint viewing capabillty, the timing might finally be right.

On Sep 26, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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What’s Alibaba going to do with all its IPO money?

It's investment time. 

On Sep 25, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Kirsten Dunst and the price of fame in the viral age

"Aspirational" is a dark yet comedic view of celeb fame in the digital age.

On Sep 24, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Dan Patrick’s ‘Sports Jeopardy’ fumbles at the line of scrimmage

Dan, I’ll take disappointing game shows for $1,000.

On Sep 24, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Landmark ruling on music copyright could spell trouble for satellite radio

Flo and Eddie said enough was enough.

On Sep 23, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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How a YouTube cooking sensation made the jump to TV fame

Laura Vitale has gone from her basement studio to YouTube celebrity to the latest Cooking Channel Web-to-TV sensation.

On Sep 23, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Saints quarterback Drew Brees suffers WWE-style suplex

The Saints quarterback got the last laugh. 

On Sep 22, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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The 10 best poop jokes on YouTube

Especially number 2.

On Sep 20, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Can money buy success for YouTube’s original content?

YouTube has said it may also pair its celebrities with Hollywood stars to up their "commercial viability."

On Sep 19, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Bryan Cranston’s one-man salute to baseball sets the scene for the MLB playoffs

Should've called it Breaking Bat.

On Sep 16, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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YouTube star unveils elaborate marriage proposal in 1,000th video

Who doesn’t love a feel-good YouTube story where the guy gets the girl and everyone lives happily ever after?

On Sep 16, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Tim Cook’s interview with Charlie Rose shows Apple doesn’t get TV

Maybe if TV weren't just a "hobby" to Apple, he would have a better answer. 

On Sep 15, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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TV news anchor tells his audience he has just months to live

Dave Benton, 51, shared a surprising cancer announcement with his Champaign, Ill., audience—and the world, via social media.

On Sep 15, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Negative online reviews are now protected by law in California

Do with that what you will.

On Sep 12, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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The Sunday funnies come to life with Fred Wolf’s Beyond the Comics

Did you hear the one about the famous comedy writer who fell in love with newspapers as a kid?

On Sep 11, 2014 by Allen Weiner