Description: Despite what President Trump says, America is coming out on top. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 12, 2018 Link: http://fortune.com/2018/04/12/china-solar-intelligent-highway/ Questions for discussion: What does the report say about trade between the two countries? Who would benefit from higher tariffs? How would consumers respond to higher tariffs?
Posts Categorized: Communication
I Downloaded the Information That Facebook Has on Me. Yikes.
Description: When I downloaded a copy of my Facebook data last week, I didn’t expect to see much. My profile is sparse, I rarely post anything on the site, and I seldom click on ads. (I’m what some call a Facebook “lurker.”) Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 11, 2018 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/technology/personaltech/i-downloaded-the-information-that-facebook-has-on-me-yikes.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: Summarize the key… Read more »
Aeroplan member offended by survey asking provocative questions on immigration, male dominance
Description: Survey asked if participants thought immigration ‘threatens the purity of the country Source: CBC.ca Date: Apr 02, 2018 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/aeroplan-survey-crop-immigration-1.4599686 Questions for discussion: Summarize the ethical and social issues raised in this report. Is this much ado about nothing, in your opinion? How should management at Aeroplan handle research designs going forward?
The Day Warby Parker Lost Its Cool
Description: A fake alliance between Warby Parker and Arby’s came off like the ultimate dad joke. It’s not a good look for the fashionable eyewear startup. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Apr 02, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40553054/the-day-warby-parker-lost-its-cool Questions for discussion: What do you think of the “April fools joke”? What are the lessons for management as a result… Read more »
SPOS #612 – Limitless Possibilities With Laura Gassner Otting
Description: Laura helps innovators, idealists, and iconoclasts get unstuck and achieve their best results. It’s not just your standard motivation stuff… far from it. Through her business, Limitless Possibility, Laura collaborates with entrepreneurs and investors to push past the doubt and indecision that consign great ideas to limbo. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and perspective… Read more »
Air Canada flight staff graded on appearance, sexually harassed by management, union alleges
Description: Airline says it has zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination Source: CBC.ca Date: Mar 28, 2018 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-sexual-harassment-flight-attendants-cupe-1.4597640 Questions for discussion: Summarize the issues raised in this report. How should management and employees deal with complaints?
Facebook Is Making Big Changes to Its Relationship With Data Brokers
Description: Facebook is placing new limits on the data it shares with data brokers—companies like Acxiom and Oracle Data Cloud, which compile dossiers on consumers so as to make it easier for advertisers to target them with appropriate pitches. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Mar 29, 2018 Link: http://fortune.com/2018/03/29/facebook-data-brokers-changes/ Questions for discussion: What are the changes taking… Read more »
If Tim Cook Hates Facebook’s Privacy Sins, He Could Do More About It
Description: Apple has been outspoken about user data privacy, but hasn’t required a bigger warning label on the Facebook iOS app. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Mar 29, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40551319/apple-has-been-an-enabler-in-facebooks-data-harvesting-scandal?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Fast%20Company%20Daily&position=4&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=03292018 Questions for discussion: What are the issues facing managers dealing with privacy? Do you think Tim Cook’s criticisms are fair? How should the industry respond to… Read more »
US TV Ad Spending to Fall in 2018
Description: Digital video continues double-digit growth; OTT spend rises Source: eMarketer.com Date: Mar 28, 2018 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/us-tv-ad-spending-to-fall-in-2018?ecid=NL1001 Questions for discussion: Summarize what the article says about ad spending? Why is this happening? How can traditional media deal with this environment?
At A Moment Of Crisis, Facebook Needs Sheryl Sandberg Out Front
Description: It’s hard to fathom why Facebook’s number two has gone along with a crisis strategy that puts herself (and Mark Zuckerberg) squarely behind the curtain. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Mar 21, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40547010/at-a-moment-of-crisis-facebook-needs-sheryl-sandberg-out-front Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the response expected from Facebook? What do you think is going on… Read more »
