In the Media
The NBA Can’t Risk a Foul as It Returns to Its Most Important Overseas Market
Oct 09, 2025 // “China is the NBA’s most important market outside of the United States, with hundreds of millions of fans, huge media rights sponsorship potential. Walking away is never going to be a long-term option,” says Paul Argenti as the NBA re-enters the Chinese market.
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Rattled by Trump’s Chaotic H-1B Policy, Us Firms Quietly Wait Out Changes
Sep 24, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article exploring why many companies are staying quiet about the Trump administration’s new visa fees for H-1B work visas. “Wading into these waters carries incredible reputational risk, which is why companies don’t do it,” Argenti says.
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The Era of the Public Apology Is Ending
Aug 21, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on some brands shifting from public apologies to targeted outreach after crises. “Leaders are reconsidering whether it's the right tool, and we're watching companies experiment here, defending their decision, ignoring the noise or addressing constituencies privately instead of making a public…
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Government as a Shareholder Brings Real Risks, Says Dartmouth’s Paul Argenti
Aug 15, 2025 // Paul Argenti joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the Trump administration’s reported interest in taking a stake in Intel. “It’s tricky to think about how this could work, and it is unprecedented in terms of the marriage of politics and private enterprise,” he says.
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Q2 Crisis Review: When Culture Is the Crisis
Jul 31, 2025 // Features comments by Paul Argenti in an article examining recent PR crises. Argenti spoke to Axios in June about Home Depot’s corporate silence in response to the ICE raids in and around its stores. “How did they not comment on it? Customers, employees and community members will expect to hear from them,” he says.
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The Unfinished Business of Independence
Jul 03, 2025 // Features insights from Paul Argenti on why diversity and inclusion in business leadership matters and the repercussions of corporate America's retreat from DEI.
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‘Stay Below the Radar’: Corporate America Goes Quiet After Trump’s Return
Jun 15, 2025 // Features insights from Paul Argenti on why business leaders are struggling to trust President Trump and how Elon Musk’s fallout with the administration may mark the end of corporate America’s recent strategic silence.
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Corporate America Remains Silent amid Ice Raids and Protests
Jun 12, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on corporate America’s response—including Home Depot and Waymo—to recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of having a communication plan ready. “Moments arise when companies should be prepared to comment, and they must have a plan in place,” he says.
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Duolingo Backlash Is Lesson in Communicating About AI
May 08, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on Duolingo’s shift toward AI and automation and reduced reliance on human labor. “The insensitivity to the human loss is something that a good communications person would've caught,” he says.
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‘We Are Going to Have a System of Merit’: Trump White House Vows to Kill DEI
May 01, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on Trump’s plans to replace diversity, equity and inclusion with a “system of merit.” “The highest-performing organizations know that having a meritocracy means you need to make sure that diverse candidates have the same chance to show their merit as others,” Argenti says.
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Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?
Apr 30, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on luxury fashion brands, such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton—responding to false viral claims on social media that their manufacturing takes place in China, rather than Europe. “Being honest and open about stuff always makes a difference,” he says.
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How Tesla Became the New MAGA Hat
Mar 13, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on how Tesla’s consumer base has shifted due to Elon Musk’s support of President Trump, with the car now becoming a symbol of Trump support. “It used to be highly associated with left-leaning tech types. The company is not the new, exciting, shiny penny anymore. And that happens,” Argenti says.
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These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work
Mar 11, 2025 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti on the impact of Elon Musk's political involvement on Tesla’s declining stock and reputation.
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Investors Question Whether Musk’s X and DOGE Ties Are Hurting Tesla
Feb 27, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on the impact of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement on the company’s weakened stock and declining sales. “I am completely convinced that the CEO's reputation goes along with the success of the company. A well-respected CEO allows you to have a stronger management team, a clear strategic…
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Expert Says Vail Resorts Needs to Improve Communication
Jan 20, 2025 // Quotes Paul Argenti on the communications response from Vail Resorts following the Park City Mountain ski patrol strike.
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Companies Requiring 5 Days in Office Feels Like ‘A Time Gone By’, Says Dartmouth’s Paul Argenti
Jan 02, 2025 // Paul Argenti joins Squawk Box to discuss the return to in-person work trend in 2025.
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Squawk Pod: Apple & Disney Succession & Battling Winter Sick Season
Jan 01, 2025 // Paul Argenti joins Squawk Pod to discuss the succession plans and executive turnover on multiple corporate teams in 2025, including Apple and Disney.
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Tech Employees Go Silent as CEOs Donate to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
Dec 19, 2024 // Quotes Paul Argenti on tech CEOs at companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Uber donating to President Trump’s inaugural fund. “Trump believes in loyalty. But you have to be 100 percent sure you can be completely loyal—and if you're Zuckerberg or Bezos, I don't think you can,” Argenti says.
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All Three of the Last Intel CEOs Have Been More Reactive than Strategic
Dec 03, 2024 // Paul Argenti joins Squawk Box to discuss Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure, what's next for the company, and more.
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How to Talk to Your Team the Day After the Election
Nov 04, 2024 // Quotes Paul Argenti on how leaders should approach the day following the 2024 presidential election, including making people feel heard, setting the right tone, and creating a safe space for employees to address any concerns. “Your role as a leader is to ensure that everyone feels comfortable coming to work. I don’t…
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