Facebook employees blame Sheryl Sandberg for company's downfall

When Facebook was growing quickly and its shares were soaring, Sandberg was lauded for her leadership and meticulous management of relationships. After writing the 2013 book "Lean In," which advocated for women in the workplace, she became the most famous female executive in America.But this year, a series of company scandals and missteps, including misinformation on the social network and privacy breaches, have caught up to the 49 year-old executive. As COO, Sandberg oversees advertising and is rightly praised for masterminding an explosion in revenue. But she also leads legal and policy at Facebook, making her largely responsible for rising regulatory risks, souring government relationships and a 39 percent slump in Facebook's stock since late July."Many of the most pressing problems fall under Sandberg's responsibility," said Brian Wieser, an analyst at Pivotal Research Group. "Placing the blame on Sandberg would be a convenient path forward for them." Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sports Illustrated’s Employees Are Told Print Edition Will Close in May

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James Tynion IV’s Tiny Onion Blooms Into an Indie Comics Production Company

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