3 chapters across the catalog
Facebook IPO Skepticism and PC Magazine Editorial Errors
Skepticism regarding the Facebook IPO focuses on the company's actual advertising revenue versus income from Zynga. Additionally, a dispute over the use of the word "gazillions" in a PC Magazine column highlights the tensions between professional writers and editorial staff who may insert informal language into technical articles.
Facebook IPO Filing, Infrastructure Costs, and Site Glitches
Facebook experienced significant technical issues after pushing code on a Friday, breaking the JavaScript API for "Like" buttons and third-party logins across millions of websites. Analysis of the Facebook S-1 filing suggests reported revenue figures are misleading, with a significant portion derived from stock sales and a 30% cut from Zynga. The company also utilizes off-book transactions for infrastructure leasing and revolving lines of credit to manage costs.
Lois Whitman, Alec Baldwin, and Zynga PR Stunts
PR expert Lois Whitman releases a YouTube video claiming Alec Baldwin's removal from an American Airlines flight was a staged PR strategy. The incident involved Baldwin playing "Words with Friends," a game owned by Zynga, which was scheduled to go public the following week. The hosts admit they have been lax in deconstructing such obvious media stunts and credit Whitman for the call to action.
