Summary: Welcome to the third episode of the “Tear Down Show” where we break down markets, media and messaging from multiple perspectives and roles. Guests are: -Ryan Lawler (http://twitter.com/ryanlawler), Journalist at TechCrunch -Alex Howard (http://twitter.com/digiphile), Research Fellow at the Ash Center at Harvard University and a Fellow at the Columbia School of Journalism. Hosted by: -Michael Wolf (http://twitter.com/michaelwolf), the analyst, of NextMarket Insights -David Spark (http://twitter.com/dspark), the brand journalist, of Spark Media Solutions. Today’s topics: -How would you launch a tech media site today? Story on Pando Daily about The Next Web shifting its editorial model. -Are we on the verge of virtual cable nirvana? Story on The Verge about Sony's tentative deal to carry Viacom's programming. Plugs for all: -Ryan Lawler's interviews with the next generation of YouTube producers in Los Angeles -Michael Wolf's launch of his hyper-focused smartwatch resource site, www.smartwatch.fm. Plus vote for Michael's SXSW panel "The Podcast: From Hype to Lost Hope to Red Hot." -Alex Howard new research project on social network transparency on government work. Contact Alex (@digiphile) if you have a story to share. He's looking for interview subjects. -David Spark's interview about brand journalism on Marketing Over Coffee with John Wall.
