JANUARY 21, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boeing's Dreamliner Battery Challenges. Impact: If this battery issue had been resolved without incident, Boeing might have become the go-to manufacturer for all future air travel. Instead, they ended up being the poster child for how not to handle a PR crisis. Who knew a plane could spark more drama than a reality show?. Fact: Despite its name, the Dreamliner has a troubling tendency to turn dreams into nightmares—especially for those with a fear of flying or a penchant for spontaneous combustion..
• Headline: Boston Globe Embraces Community Space Initiative. Impact: The Boston Globe's downsizing could be the catalyst for a new wave of community-led journalism, where local gossip is the main news and the paper becomes a glorified community bulletin board. Can't wait for the 'Breaking News: Local Cat Stuck in Tree' reports!. Fact: In a shocking twist of fate, the Boston Globe's new community uses could include hosting bingo nights and knitting circles. Who said journalism was dead?.
• Headline: China's Ambitious Bid for Hollywood Influence. Impact: If Hollywood had embraced the overture from China, we might have ended up with a bizarre mash-up of kung fu and musicals. Imagine Bruce Lee singing show tunes—an Oscar-winning nightmare waiting to happen!. Fact: Dalian Wanda Group's efforts to win Hollywood's heart resemble dating in high school: lots of flashy gifts, but no one actually wants to commit..