Risk Matters

The Many Ironies of Bloomberg’s Terminal-Peeping

Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 5.42.57 PMThe Bloomberg terminal-peeping scandal is rich in irony. It has launched a media feeding-frenzy that could run for a while – and prove difficult for the company to manage. » Read More

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Microsoft’s Coke Moment

Screen shot 2013-05-08 at 4.02.47 PMFor Microsoft, giving the Financial Times an exclusive interview with a senior executive to discuss Windows 8 must have seemed like a good idea at first.  Then the story appeared.  » Read More

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Managing the Risks and Benefits of LinkedIn

Screen shot 2013-05-06 at 8.22.59 PMWe are pleased to offer a guest post on how companies can use LinkedIn to advance their business, while controlling the risks associated with a highly visible social-media presence. » Read More

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Gary Gensler’s Big Sound Bite

Screen shot 2013-05-01 at 9.28.20 PMBig banks are in a battle over new trading rules now being considered in Washington, and they’re in a tough spot.  Not only are the banks deeply unpopular, they are also up against a regulator who knows how to sling an effective sound bite. » Read More

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Mickey Drexler’s Lessons in Creativity and Communications

Screen shot 2013-04-29 at 5.08.42 PMCreativity isn’t a word associated with most businesses, unless you are talking about companies in fashion, film or music.  But creativity has a place in every business, according to Mickey Drexler, CEO of J.Crew. His lessons for creative success can guide communications too. » Read More

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KPMG: How Not to Handle an Insider Trading Scandal

Screen shot 2013-04-23 at 6.00.50 PMChiefs of accounting firms don’t often make headlines.  So it was surprising to see KPMG Chairman Michael Andrew tell a reporter that the insider-trading scandal involving a former partner was not a big deal.  Is that really the best message for the CEO when his colleague commits a crime? » Read More

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The Boston Bombings and the New Media Normal

Screen shot 2013-04-19 at 10.29.52 PMIt is hard to recall a more dramatic week than the one just seen in Boston.  And for the media, which reported the story and at times became the story, the episode shows how its world has changed forever. » Read More

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The New New Business Media

Screen shot 2013-04-11 at 8.33.25 PMRoya Wolverson, the global business editor at Time magazine, has just taken a new job as deputy global news editor at Quartz, a business news website.  Never heard of it?  That’s likely to change.  Quartz and other digital upstarts are attracting top talent – and readers.  No company or CEO can afford to ignore them. » Read More

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Oh, Canada: Where Banks are Liked

Screen shot 2013-04-08 at 9.18.20 AMThere’s a lot to like about Canada: passionate hockey fans, abundant maple syrup, universal health insurance.  Oh yes, and boring, very successful banks.  Their winning formula is rooted in a consistent strategy, strong messages and solid execution.  It’s enough to make us consider an office north of the border. » Read More

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And Now, A Brief Business Update

Screen shot 2013-03-27 at 4.40.56 PMMahony Partners has closed the books on the first quarter of 2013, and we are pleased to report continued business growth, from current engagements and two new clients. » Read More

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