Shiny Media goes into administration Founders hoping to resurrect parts of UK blog publishing house in new venture. By Mark Sweney
Making free news services pay, somehow Peter Preston: The entire newspaper and magazine industry feels itself looking into a financial pit
How Craigslist turned small ads into big business Blamed by some for the demise of print classified advertising, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is working on a more open US government
Zoopla buys Thinkproperty.com from Guardian Media Group Zoopla.co.uk will take over Thinkproperty brand and site, and be exclusive property search partner on the Guardian. By Mark Sweney
Freeview launches bid to take on Sky Freeview pledges to roll out high definition to more than 60% of UK households by Christmas next year. By Mark Sweney
Free for all? Adrian Monck: The debate about media revenue models is certainly creating revenue for some content – the thoughts of pop culture theorists
Online venture Leap Anywhere does its bit for charity Peter Gardner, a founder of Last.fm, and Virgin Media's former marketing chief James Kydd back new venture Leap Anywhere. By Mark Sweney
MySpace to slash global workforce MySpace is to cut about two thirds of its 450-strong workforce outside the US and close offices in at least four countries. By Mark Sweney
Phorm pre-tax loss hits $48m Controversial targeted online advertising company Phorm says it has enough funds to continue operating despite pre-tax loss. By Mark Sweney
Lord Carter to leave job in summer Communications minister to step down once plans to implement Digital Britain report in place, government confirms. By Mark Sweney
Lord Carter set to quit as communications minister Minister to step down after publication of Digital Britain report, government is expected to confirm. By Stephen Brook and Richard Wray
Heroine smugglers Mark Lawson: There's a big difference between the odd playful reference and a free ride on the back of a classic
Time Warner and AOL to demerge at end of year Time Warner to buy back Google's's 5% stake in AOL and focus on its TV, movies and publishing operations
Pinewood action threatens to disrupt Gulliver’s Travels Union prepares to ballot members over 'storm in a teacup'
Bob Geldof reinvents himself as missionary for digital age Musician and campaigner fronts TV and internet news provider bidding for Northern Ireland contract