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Johnson & Johnson: Tarnishing the PR Gold Standard

The New York Times recently ran a piece on the smears and ostracism used to keep doctors from reporting faulty products, focusing on Johnson & Johnson and the lawsuits over its hip implant, the A.S.R. This report prompted me to … Continue reading

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V for Victory and Viral

July 19 marks the anniversary of World War II’s “V for Victory” campaign. A New York Times article of the day describes it as a “nerve war” against the Nazis in occupied Europe. Launched by the BBC, championed by Winston Churchill, and executed by countless … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart’s Mexico Crisis: Main Street Goes Global

The New York Times has revealed evidence that Wal-Mart used widescale bribery in Mexico to win and expedite approvals for building stores and then covered up the illegality. While allegations have yet to be proven, Wal-Mart’s growing controversy provides important … Continue reading

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