In the Media

CEOs Urge Congress to Expand Gun Background Checks

Feb 26, 2019 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti about a group of CEOs that sent a letter urging Congress to pass a proposal on background checks for gun sales. Argenti says that CEOs should practice caution when deciding to speak out.
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CEOs Urge Congress to Expand Gun Background Checks

Feb 25, 2019 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about a group of four CEOs that sent a letter urging Congress to pass a proposal on background checks for gun sales. Argenti says that, when deciding to speak out, CEOs should act cautiously. “It's really not worth taking a risk unless it's absolutely important to you,” he says.
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How the Digital Age Is Changing Information Flow

Feb 20, 2019 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about how the digital age is impacting organizational information flows. Argenti says one major impact has been the reduction of secrecy. “You have to assume everybody knows everything about everything.” he says, “There’s no such thing as privacy and control of information.”
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Amazon Leaves New York but Not the Spotlight

Feb 17, 2019 // Features Paul Argenti in an article about Amazon’s decision to forgo building a headquarters in New York City. “I don’t think this will have a long-term effect on the reputation of Amazon,” Argenti says. “In fact, it might more likely have a long-term effect on the reputation of New York.”
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Amazon’s Stormy Week Will Blow Over, but the Debris May Stay

Feb 15, 2019 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about recent controversies surrounding Amazon. Argenti says that while the company isn’t immune to backlash, recent headlines are unlikely to quell its popularity with customers. others.
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Starbucks Wants to Avoid National Political Campaigns. Can It?

Jan 29, 2019 // Features Paul Argenti in a piece about former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s potential run for president. Argenti says a Schultz campaign could reinforce a public perception that Starbucks customers tend to be younger, urban, and liberal.
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If Howard Schultz Runs for President, Starbucks Will Be on the Ballot, Too

Jan 28, 2019 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz mulling a run for president in 2020. Argenti says the impact of a foray into politics by Schultz is unlikely to harm the Starbucks brand: “People don’t go to Starbucks because of Howard Schultz.”
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Howard Schultz's Progressive Policies at Starbucks a Mixed Bag for Democrats

Jan 28, 2019 // An article about the political leanings of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication. Argenti says Schultz’s career at Starbucks showed a range of progressive policies that worked well in business environments, but also ideas that were viewed as too extreme by many.
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If, When, and How to Engage on Social Issues

Dec 29, 2018 // Paul Argenti talks to chief communications officers at the Arthur W. Page Society Annual Conference about if, when, and how their brands engage on social issues. “Your values are really critical in determining how you will operate, what you believe in, and how you will behave,” says Argenti.
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A Playbook for CEOs Attacked by Trump: Thrust, Parry, Ignore

Dec 02, 2018 // Features Paul Argenti in an article about what CEOs should do if they are confronted by President Trump, on Twitter or elsewhere. Argenti notes that there are several strategies CEOs can take, but that an aggressive response should only be employed when the position is well-aligned with a company’s values.
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Pressure grows on CEOs to take a stand

Nov 16, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about increasing pressure on CEOs to take stands on controversial issues.
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Jamal Khashoggi Killing: Is Saudi Arabia Too Toxic for Investors?

Oct 22, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the business impact on Saudi Arabia following the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Many companies pulled out of an investment conference in Riyadh this week, a move Argenti says is not surprising given the importance young workers place on company values.
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Another Day at Tesla: Execs Depart, Musk Invites Controversy

Sep 08, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about continued controversy surrounding Tesla, stemming from the behavior of CEO Elon Musk and a growing list of executive departures.
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Social Media Hearings: Five Things to Watch as Facebook and Twitter Executives Get Grilled by Congress

Sep 05, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about top executives from Facebook and Twitter preparing to appear before Congress today.
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Sheryl Sandberg Testified on Capitol Hill Today, Not Mark Zuckerberg—a Key Skill Could Be the Reason

Sep 05, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s testimony before Congress yesterday.
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Facebook, Twitter and Google Have a Lot to Prove to Congress

Sep 04, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about top executives from Facebook, Google, and Twitter preparing to testify before Congress this week.
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Why Amazon Is Responding to Bernie Sanders’ Criticism While Ignoring Trump

Sep 02, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about Amazon’s decision to respond to criticism from Senator Bernie Sanders despite having previously avoided confrontation with President Trump.
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Nike Removes Ad after Social Media Uproar

Aug 22, 2018 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, regarding a recent controversy involving the marketing image Nike used to promote a balaclava.
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Nike Slammed for Profiting from ‘Gang Culture’ After Marketing a Balaclava Worn by a Black Model

Aug 22, 2018 // Quotes Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, in an article about a recent controversy regarding the marketing image Nike used for an article of clothing that critics say perpetuates violent and menacing stereotypes of black youth.
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Elon Musk Urged to Stop Tweeting

Aug 15, 2018 // Continued coverage of comments by Paul Argenti regarding Elon Musk’s erratic communications efforts. Argenti says Tesla’s board needs to have a stern conversation with Musk in order to rein in the CEO
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