I want to institutionalise and automate chequebook journalism.

That's always been my test for what makes a story: is this something journalists would gossip with each other about?

Publishing should be a collaboration between authors and their smartest readers - and at some point the distinction should become meaningless.

Ben Smith's quick-hit campaign 'scoops' are about as viral as cat videos. That fits with Buzzfeed.

I have to come to terms with the paternalism of American business. Companies are expected to take on so many social responsibilities which are the province of the state in Europe.

I don't really mind playing tabloid monster. I always liked those characters in the old movies.

Web media needs to move to TV metaphor - with full-screen imagery and other content interrupted with full-screen ads.