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Archive for July, 2011
News Corporation’s problems are reflected in its code of ethics
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Okay, we’ve taken a break … now, back to the scandals plaguing Rupert Murdoch and News Corporation. When a major company stands accused of ethical lapses, it’s always interesting to take a look at its culture. And no, I’m not necessarily talking about watercooler conversations or what happens at the annual holiday party. [...]
But folks, we’ve already spent the money!
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011There are times when it’s downright embarrassing to live in Washington, D.C., and this is definitely one of those times. Congress and the President are engaged in an outrageous game of chicken over whether to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Voters from both parties are disgusted, the press is exhausted from reporting on [...]
Why Harry Potter matters
Friday, July 22nd, 2011On Fridays I usually devote blog posts to helping businesses stay out of court. But last week’s premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II was one of the most anticipated media events of our time. After seeing the film last night, I decided to explain why I think Harry Potter’s [...]
What business can learn from Ebay
Thursday, July 21st, 2011In the interests of not becoming a one-note Charlene, I’m going to turn away from the hacking scandal in the U.K. to look at something a little less serious. Friends know I’m an afficionado of Ebay, that wonderful, world-wide marketplace where you can buy practically anything if you’re imaginative enough to look for it. [...]
Rupert, you just don’t get it!
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Sorry to keep returning to the hacking scandal in the U.K., but there’s so much fodder there! I’ve been watching Rupert Murdoch’s legendary arrogance fade away as the tales of reporters behaving badly at his British papers continue to mount. After initially being “annoyed” by all the bad press, Murdoch has finally acknowledged [...]
Don’t look the other way
Friday, July 15th, 2011Continuing my Friday series on keeping your business out of court, let’s look again at the unfolding scandal in Great Britain around Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. Today, Rebekah Brooks, apparently one of Murdoch’s most valued employees, stepped down from her position as Chief Executive of News International. Interestingly, Ms. Brooks has alleged that [...]
Thank you, Rupert Murdoch!
Thursday, July 14th, 2011It’s been fascinating to watch the hacking scandal blossom in the United Kingdom. In about a week, Rupert Murdoch has gone from being the unassailable king of the media hill to the target of unbridled outrage from all sides. Politicians who once courted his favor are now lining up to excoriate him. [...]
Think Money Can Solve All Your Problems? Think Again, Says New Survey
Monday, July 11th, 2011From time to time, I enjoy featuring guest posts on this blog. The following post was written by Alvina Lopez:
The age-old saying, “Be careful what you wish for,” is now nothing short of a tired cliché. But as with all clichés, it has a very solid kernel of truth. Of course, those of us [...]
We all bear some blame for The News of the World
Friday, July 8th, 2011Two days from now, The News of the World, Britain’s oldest Sunday tabloid, will publish its final edition. The tabloid’s owner, Rupert Murdoch, decided to close the paper down when it was revealed that TNoW investigators had hacked into the cellphones of a missing teenaged girl and the families of victims of the subway [...]