Embedly: Medium buys Embedly so we can all pinch snippets of text (and maybe video)

Medium has acquired Embedly, a platform for making embedding content easier across the Web. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though Embedly says it will keep its Boston office open. From Embedly's blog post announcing the acquisition: Medium and Embedly both believe in the power of online publishing and making it simple for people to share their stories. We're dedicated to the success of all publishers on the web and we want to contribute to their future. Our shared mission is making media consumption and publishing hassle-free, so publishers of any size can focus on their editorial pieces. So...This story continues at The Next Web