Paul Gillin

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Unfair Rap on Gates

Paul Gillin

Most people would agree that capitalism in its purest form creates imbalances that lead to lead to things like the Great Depression, and that’s why some regulation is needed. Since leaving Microsoft in 2008, Gates has all but disappeared from the industry he helped create, devoting himself instead to his foundation.

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The Power of B2B Communities

Paul Gillin

It started in October, 2008 and had attracted more than 700 contributions 18 months later. They are flexible gathering halls that can fill a wide variety of purposes ranging from product development to lead generation. Lead Generator,&# indicating that generosity is part of his business strategy.

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Attack of the Customers: The Pampers Dry Max Crisis

Paul Gillin

P&G had actually begun shipping the new product in August, 2008, more than 18 months before it was announced. It stepped up advertising about the benefits of Dry Max and posted videos by leading pediatricians about the causes and treatment of diaper rash. “If “When I asked if there was a change in design, they denied it at first.”.