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Why should you explain WHY?

Berkonomics

In my early journalism classes, I was taught the five “W’s” of good news stories, and that most should be in the first paragraph at that. Remember the five “W’s?”. Who, what, when, where and why are the five, with sometimes a “how” thrown in for those followers of the macabre. Which of the five is most important for you?

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Do you really want to be the first to market?

Berkonomics

Over the years, as I managed my several computer companies as CEO or executive chairman, I made the decision to go to market with a brand-new product that had never before been exposed to my customer’s marketplace. For argument’s sake, let’s credit the iPhone with igniting an entire product class. Apple as a surprising example.

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A riddle: Why explain why?

Berkonomics

In my early journalism classes, I was taught the five “W’s” of good news stories, and that most should be in the first paragraph at that. Who, what, when, where and why are the five, with sometimes a “how” thrown in for those followers of the macabre. I’ve recently experienced an example of this.

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Interview with Marc Friedmann, SciVee

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SciVee recently inked a major deal with Thomson Reuters, and Marc tells us a bit about that deal as well as the company's business. For example, an author can talk about their recent research, which was published in a scientific journal, and highlight key findings. What's the story behind the company--I understand this started at UCSD?

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What Startups Can Learn About PR and Crisis Management

Both Sides of the Table

I was recently approached by Fast Company to comment on “crisis management&# at startups in the wake of the Airbnb “ranksackgate&# story. I agreed to do the interview because the story was about what other companies can learn rather than about airbnb in particular. What are the teachable moments? Know Your Key Messages.

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