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It’s Not TV: HBO

Leading Blog

M EDIA reporting veterans Felix Gillette and John Koblin trace the history of HBO’s humble launch on November 8, 1972, with “some 375 subscribers,” to the challenges it faces today in an industry they essentially created in It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO. ❧ 2008: It was a very comfortable company.

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The Societal, Economic And Eco Benefits Of University/Industry Collaboration

The Horizons Tracker

The benefits of strong collaboration between industry and academia is something that I’ve long espoused on this blog, and a recent study from the University of Campinas Economics Institute (IE-UNICAMP) highlights the benefits seen in Brazilian society when the two sectors work effectively together.

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The Flexible Method: How to Survive and Thrive Through the Next Crisis

Leading Blog

Argonon fared better during the pandemic than most of the other organizations in their industry using this method. James Burstsall, the CEO of Argonon, an independent production group, offers what he calls The Flexible Method. It is a way through the next crisis you will face. They are your compass in decision-making. Collaborate and Connect.

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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Naturally, there will always be certain roles and industries that necessitate the hire to be in person.

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Did Austerity Politics Lead To A Rise In Crime?

The Horizons Tracker

Many governments implemented so-called austerity measures in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis in an attempt to get public finances back in order after large borrowing was implemented to bail out financial institutions. “If austerity 2.0 The data suggests that austerity measures resulted in a 3.7% increase in total crime.

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Trade Agreements Can Make Economies More Resilient

The Horizons Tracker

The research shows that international trade agreements provided American firms with insurance against any threats posed by global trade wars during the financial crisis in 2008. Indeed, the 2008 shock was around three times greater for markets where no trade agreement existed.

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Lessons from a CEO who turned recession into opportunity: A Founder’s Journey with Clio

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I founded Clio in 2008, just as the global economy was reeling from the Great Recession. The legal industry was one of the last legacy sectors still operating […] The post Lessons from a CEO who turned recession into opportunity: A Founder’s Journey with Clio appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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