Conde Nast Portfolio, June 2008

May 12, 2008

The Confessions of Barry Diller.

The media mogul almost lost it all in an epic battle with partner John Malone. Now he talks about what went wrong —and how he plans to reinvent himself one more time.


Conde Nast Portfolio, April 2008

April 14, 2008

The Escort Economy

A back-of-the-pillowcase analysis of just how big the high-end call-girl business really is.


Conde Nast Portfolio, March 2008

March 19, 2008

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Cubs Calculus

A back-of-the-napkin analysis of how much investors might be willing to pay for Chicago’s beloved underdogs.


Conde Nast Portfolio, February 2008

January 16, 2008

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The Britney Economy

A back-of-the-napkin calculation of just how much the scandal-plagued star is worth to the multitudes who make money off her.


Conde Nast Portfolio, January 2008

December 17, 2007

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Wall Street Family Values
Family foundations are on the rise. Who’s giving—and who’s missing?


Conde Nast Portfolio, January 2008

December 17, 2007

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What’s Drudge Worth?
A back-of-the-napkin analysis of the politically explosive blog.


Conde Nast Portfolio, September 2007

August 13, 2007

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Bad Vibes Over a Music Deal
Publishing veteran Dick Snyder says Edgar Bronfman Jr. jilted him in the Warner Music Group buyout–and $100 million should make things right.