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Peter Chernin joins Twitter’s board

Longtime media mogul and Hollywood exec Peter Chernin has officially joined Twitter’s board of directors. Chernin is the former president of News Corp., credited with the ratings success of FOX. He also played a critical role in creating and protecting Hulu. “I’ve been a long-time user of Twitter for news and information,” he said in his first tweet. “Happy to be joining board of this very exciting company.”

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Mediabistro Event

Explore the Future of Virtual Currency

Inside BitcoinsDiscover why countless investors and businessmen, including the Winklevoss twins, are becoming big supporters of virtual currencies at Inside Bitcoins on July 30 in New York. You’ll hear from speakers like Charlie Shrem, Vice Chairman at Bitcoin Foundation, who runs one of the largest alternative payment companies. Every paid registrant will receive a Bitcoin paper wallet with 0.01 Bitcoin. Register before Thursday and save.

Twitter adds to TV team, hires Broadcasting and Cable editor to lead media operations

Broadcasting and Cable Editor-in-Chief Ben Grossman announced today he has joined Twitter’s media team as the Head of Global Operations. “Ben will lead our media marketing and operations,” explains Twitter’s Chloe Sladden, who runs the media team. “I am both honored and excited,” Grossman said in a tweet, adding that Melissa Gregor is taking over the trade mag as editor in chief.

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