In the Media
Executives of 100-Plus Companies Speak Out against Voter Restrictions
Apr 04, 2021 // “The most important thing that you have to worry about is: can you actually do something about it?” Paul Argenti says in a piece discussing the number of companies and executives speaking out against a new Georgia law that restricts voting access.
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Corporate America Scrambles to Get behind Voting Rights
Apr 03, 2021 // “If companies are on the right side of this, the benefit that they get from speaking out is much greater than the blowback they're gonna get,” says Paul Argenti in an article about how companies are responding to a Georgia law that restricts voting access.
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H&M, Nike, Other Brands Face Boycott in China
Apr 02, 2021 // Paul Argenti joins CNN International to discuss the fine line companies must walk if they want to do business in China.
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Corporate America Speaks on Georgia's Voting Restrictions
Apr 01, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about corporate executives that have begun to speak out against a new Georgia law that restricts voting access.
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VW’s ‘Voltswagen’ Name Change Was an April Fools’ Day Prank
Mar 31, 2021 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti regarding an April Fools’ Day prank by Volkswagen in which the company claimed it was changing its name.
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Starbucks Turns 50 after Year of Pandemic Challenges
Mar 30, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in a piece about Starbucks’ 50-year anniversary. Argenti says the company brought the idea of specialty coffee houses mainstream, creating a new sector of the restaurant business.
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Volkswagen Admits Its Name Change Was an April Fools’ Day Prank
Mar 30, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Volkswagen, which issued a news release this week stating that the company was changing its name to “Voltswagen” and later admitted the name change was an April Fools’ Day prank.
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Lessons from the MyPillow Guy: Should CEOs take a stand on political and social issues?
Feb 03, 2021 // A story about Mike Lindell, founder and CEO of MyPillow, features a Harvard Business Review article by Paul Argenti that examines when, and how, companies should speak out on social issues.
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Budweiser Joins Coke, Pepsi Brands in Sitting Out Super Bowl
Jan 25, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the numerous brands that have opted not to advertise during this year’s Super Bowl.
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Corporate America Faces Reckoning on Cost of Silence, Pauses Political Donations
Jan 11, 2021 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the growing number of companies who have denounced last week’s storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
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Why Radical Transparency (with Staff and Customers) Is Good for Business
Dec 03, 2020 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about businesses using transparency and honesty in times of crisis.
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Support for MAX Brand Wavers as Boeing Jet Nears Green Light
Nov 16, 2020 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Boeing weighing whether to rebrand the 737 MAX airplane following a series of high profile incidents involving the aircraft.
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The Brands Bold Enough to Comment on the U.S. Election: An Irish Airline and a Meat Snack Company
Nov 06, 2020 // An article about companies that have spoken out in regard to the U.S. presidential election quotes Paul Argenti, who says speaking up about the election can can lead to backlash or, at least, confusion.
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Internal Communications in Uncertain Times
Nov 01, 2020 // An article about how to communicate to your team during uncertain times highlights a Harvard Business Review article written by Paul Argenti illustrating how managers can best reach their employees during the coronavirus crisis.
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When Should Your Company Speak up about a Social Issue?
Oct 16, 2020 // “Companies need to understand that expectations of business are changing from society, consumers, employees, and investors,” writes Paul Argenti in an article illustrating how, and when, companies should speak out on social issues.
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It’s Time To Reset Decision-Making In Your Organization
Sep 04, 2020 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article arguing that times of crisis should see more firms rethink their organizational decision-making.
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4 Rules in Communicating with Retail Teams during COVID-19
Jun 30, 2020 // Mentions Paul Argenti in an article about how retailers can effectively communicate during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their teams remain healthy and supported.
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Some Activists Say Ben & Jerry’s Stance on Racial Justice Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Jun 29, 2020 // “They’re coming to understand that taking a political or social stand is really a way to stay relevant, particularly with millennials.”
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Three Ways Finance Leaders Can Prepare for the Future of Work
Jun 23, 2020 // Highlights a Harvard Business Review article written by Paul Argenti.
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Why Authentic Company Communication Is More Important Than Ever
May 15, 2020 // “Check in with employees regularly and realize that most of them are dealing with stress not just from working at home," says Paul Argenti.
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