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Catastrophic merger tale: AOL meets Time Warner.
If you're fascinated by monumental corporate mergers, "Fools Rush In" offers a front-row seat to one of the most infamous deals in media history. Nina Munk's thorough research and skilled storytelling vividly bring to life the colossal missteps of AOL and Time Warner. It's a cautionary tale about hubris and the quest for significance, perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of big business and human folly.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780060540357
Authors:
Nina Munk
Publisher: Harper Business
Date of Publication: 2005-02-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 195 readers)
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Catastrophic merger tale: AOL meets Time Warner.
If you're fascinated by monumental corporate mergers, "Fools Rush In" offers a front-row seat to one of the most infamous deals in media history. Nina Munk's thorough research and skilled storytelling vividly bring to life the colossal missteps of AOL and Time Warner. It's a cautionary tale about hubris and the quest for significance, perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of big business and human folly.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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