In the Media
A Nationwide Union Campaign at Starbucks Is Testing the Employee-Friendly Brand CEO Howard Schultz Built
Jun 24, 2022 // Paul Argenti is quoted in an article examining Starbucks' fight against employee unionization.
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‘Woke Capitalism’ on the Rise—And Running into Resistance
Jun 10, 2022 // Paul Argenti quoted in an article examining the increased pressure facing American corporations to take stances on hot-button social and cultural issues.
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The Texas Law That Has Banks Saying They Don’t ‘Discriminate’ against Guns
May 28, 2022 // Paul Argenti quoted in an article examining a Texas law that bars state agencies from working with a firm that “discriminates” against companies or individuals in the gun industry, and the impact it may have on the relationship between banks and gunmakers.
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After State Abortion Fights, Corporate America Braces for End of Roe
May 04, 2022 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining how corporations may respond should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter. Do Vermont Social Media Users Care?
May 03, 2022 // Paul Argenti joins Vermont Edition to discuss Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and how he might approach the idea of free speech on the platform.
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Disney vs. Florida
Apr 21, 2022 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining the ongoing clash between Disney and the State of Florida, which recently revoked special benefits afforded to the company since the 1960s. “I don’t think this is going to stop companies that have a strong reputation and value system,” Argenti says, referring to companies spe
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Firms Balance Reputation and Revenue in Response to War
Mar 13, 2022 // Cites a Harvard Business Review article by Paul Argenti examining when, and how, companies should speak out on social issues.
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Governments Hit Back at Russia on Twitter: ‘We Can’t Stay Silent on This One’
Mar 06, 2022 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti regarding how social media is being used by Ukraine and supporting nations during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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What The Spotify, Glenn Youngkin And Eric Lander Statements Tell Us About The Art Of Apologizing Today
Feb 08, 2022 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about effective apologies from businesses and leaders in today's world. "One of the rules of crisis management is to solve the problem once and for all, not put a band-aid on it and then see if we can get through this,” says Argenti.
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CNN President Resigns after Relationship with Co-worker
Feb 02, 2022 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about CNN President Jeff Zucker, who resigned after acknowledging a consensual relationship with another network executive.
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Why Big Tech Companies Have Been Quiet on Texas’ Abortion Law
Jan 20, 2022 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining why many tech companies have remained silent on recent abortion laws in states like Texas, after speaking out on other controversial issues.
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Inside Facebook’s Decision to Eliminate Facial Recognition—For Now
Nov 05, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article examining Facebook’s decision to ban facial recognition from its platform, as well as how the social media company has responded to numerous controversies that have plagued it in recent years.
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How Facebook Can Fix Its Trust Issue
Oct 25, 2021 // Paul Argenti joins “The Exchange” to discuss the controversies facing Facebook and what the company can do to rebuild its trust with customers.
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Facebook Looking for Its Voice at a ‘Watershed Moment’
Oct 25, 2021 // “The best strategy when this kind of attack comes your way is, admit that you did something wrong,” says Paul Argenti in an article examining Facebook’s response to recent controversies.
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What Does the Ascent of the Chief Purpose Officer Mean for CMOs?
Oct 08, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about how the rise of chief purpose officers is impacting the work of marketing chiefs.
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What Mark Zuckerberg Got Wrong in His 1300-Word Facebook Memo
Oct 07, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who posted a lengthy missive this week defending the company following a whistleblower testimony and prolonged platform outage.
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Ignoring the Biden Vaccine Mandate Could Mean Heavy Fines
Sep 13, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article advising employers on how to approach speaking to employees about President Biden's latest vaccine mandate
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Wokewashing: An Introduction
Aug 16, 2021 // Highlights Paul Argenti in an article analyzing “wokewashing”— attempts by brands to leverage social causes for branding and advertising purposes.
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The C-Suite Job of the Future: Chief Purpose Officer
Jul 21, 2021 // “It’s employees who are really driving this,” says Paul Argenti in an article about the growing trend of companies hiring a purpose-focused executive—chief purpose officer—to lead efforts and departments tackling societal issues.
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How Corporate America Is Approaching Juneteenth, the Newest National Holiday
Jun 17, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about corporate America’s approach to Juneteenth.
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