On April 26, 2010

Why the Wall Street Welfare? Four Questions for Goldman Sachs

As Goldman Sachs (GS) executives prepare to testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday, the politicians had better prepare a good brief for the Wall Street titans. These are smart guys. But for once, legislators have the benefit of good


On April 26, 2010

Classic Dumb Resignation Story

We've all done it or had it done to us: a gutless termination, an untimely resignation, or, in the case of Mahalo CEO Jason Calacanis, a seemingly bizarre and classless response to an employee moving on. There are loads of


On April 26, 2010

Social Nets Need New Privacy Rule Book, Says Senator

In response to a raft of recent privacy changes at Facebook, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., on Monday asked the FTC to design privacy rules for social networking sites, including clear guidelines on how information submitted to


On April 26, 2010

The Worst Brand Disasters of the Decade

Here are the five most devastating brand debacles of the past 10 years. All represent a massive decline in brand equity -- a brand marketer's worst nightmare... and then some.
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On April 26, 2010

Does Ritz-Carlton Believe the Racist Customer Is Always Right?

A lawsuit alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples enabled and accommodated a British family's distaste for black people, offers a revealing look at the grim side of the hospitality industry. Instead of telling this one family to take a hike