Friday, June 15, 2012

Rupert Speaks - An Introduction



I'm not interested in left right.... liberal conservative... republican democrat. I am interested in how journalism may be affected by the 'business' of journalism. I had the opportunity to watch as the most powerful newspaperman in the world was asked about his business.

I've edited this "taste" "highlights" "mashup" video for others who may also be interested in this topic. I have also put together ten highlight videos that can be found below...

Can you delegate responsibility and take responsibility?



How could Rupert not know? Rupert - "I failed"

I'm guilty of not paying attention



Rupert says he didn't know what was going on at the News of the World newspaper... does he know what is going on at Fox News? The Wall Street Journal? Hmm...

Friday, June 8, 2012

The Commonplace Transaction and the Hacking Scandal



Is the largest ever media transaction a Commonplace Transaction? 12 billion... that's right... billion dollars?

Attorney Client Privilege


Could the police know more about the hacking scandal if Rupert let his lawyers talk to them? 

The Cost of Ethics?


How many people kept an eye on "ethics" at Rupert's newspaper?

Ethical vs. Legal




How does Rupert Murdoch build an ethical business culture?