Alex Carter
Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé…
Google is trying to drum up publishers’ support for a new Google-operated digital newsstand for users of devices that run its Android software. With the effort, it is chasing Apple, which already sells digital versions of many major magazines and newspapers through its iTunes store. Google has discussed its intentions with a range of publishers, including Time Warner Inc.’s Time Inc. unit, Condé Nast and Hearst Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The three publishers declined to comment on any talks. – read more from WSJ
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Alex Carter
Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé Nast Traveler.