Tag Archives: ethics

Mobile App Privacy Concerns Varies by Segment

As retailers turn more to mobile apps, they need to understand the privacy concerns of their customers. Click the chart to learn more from eMarketer.    

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THIS Is a Big Story!! McDonald’s Adding Calories to Menus

Fast-food chains and other restaurants have been under heavy criticism (pun intended) for years about how healthy the food is that they serve. Health groups, consumer advocates, and government agencies have all stepped up their efforts. In some locales (such … Continue reading

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The Business Web Site as a Soap Box?

Retailers make decisions every day about the kinds of messages they want to communicate to the marketplace and the content of those messages. One controversial issue is whether personal — rather than strictly business — views should be expressed. As … Continue reading

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