I’m curious about Merrill Lynch’s corporate structure. Surely there’s someone within the executive management team who represents corporate communications. Did this person advise John Thain that redecorating his office - and spending absurd sums on an area rug, a garbage can, an antique commode, and other non-essential items - would be a public relations nightmare?
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Book publicity does wonders for an author - creating a buzz about a book before it hits the shelves.  But consumers now have another avenue to explore before actually shelling out their hard-earned cash to purchase a new book before it winds up on The New York Times Best Seller list.  
Publishers are now releasing […]

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