Google? YouTube? Somebody else? Our news editor analyzes media coverage on the recent acquisition. Editor's Note: This article is part of our special series on Google's acquisition of YouTube, with commentary and analysis from practitioners and thought leaders throughout the industry. These include: Ranging from the 30,000 foot perspective to the deeply practical, our contributors will help you make sense of the latest shift in the media landscape. Google Inc. announced on Monday afternoon that it had acquired video-sharing site YouTube for $1.65 billion in a stock for stock transaction. YouTube will operate independently to preserve its brand-- but now it's part of the Google family. After weeks of speculation, the deal was closed and made public. But what is the impact of this deal on the technology sector? How does it...
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