On May 6, 2010
Sorry, Jon Meacham — Reporting Doesn’t Need Newsweek to Survive
On "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" last night, Newsweek editor Jon Meacham made a case for what would be lost if Newsweek went away, a timely topic as The Washington Post looks to sell it. But print and reporting
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On May 6, 2010
Sales Quiz: Can You Convert this Prospect to an Opportunity?
The prospect has asked you to write a detailed proposal. Do you do it? Or do you walk away from the "opportunity"?
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4 Reasons Carl Icahn Won’t Win His Genzyme Takeover Battle
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn wants Genzyme (GENZ) CEO Henri Termeer removed from the board of his own company, according to an SEC filing, but he will likely fail in that attempt. The takeaway for managers is that when it
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On May 6, 2010
Developing Your Brand Idea
Last month when we posted 3 Steps to Better Brand Building we received a lot of email asking us to write an article specifically about branding as it applies to a retail business. First, a reminder: the basics of…
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On May 6, 2010
The Draft Legislation That Could Make the Privacy Problem Worse
A new attempt to offer regulations for Internet privacy may be a so-called discussion draft, but so far the discussion has been anything but promising for Virginia Congressman Rick Boucher, a man who cosponsored the 2005 Consumer…
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On May 6, 2010
How to Sell Without a Sales Pitch
When you’re about to launch a new product or service, you need some buzz.
Sure, you can use your blog to mention your plans a few times leading up to the launch. You’ll probably ask some fellow bloggers…
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On May 6, 2010
The Governance Challenge: A View From the Boardroom
In the post-Sarbanes-Oxley world, board members face multiple challenges that they must address if they are to fulfill their fiduciary duties. Having a former top corporate executive and experienced board member address these challenges provides a wonderful…
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On May 6, 2010
General Election? It’s a Hostile Takeover Bid.
How a Conservative government would take a leaf from the corporate world.
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On May 6, 2010
How to Set Winning Prices
Pricing can be a minefield. That's why many otherwise-savvy companies default to following their competitors. In a new book, two Wharton professors explain why businesses must make innovative pricing a priority.
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