Even dividend oriented companies can't ignore margins, and demands for higher dividends are ever present.
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Originally Posted by Tervuren
I also wonder how much internet connectivity has altered the landscape.
The speed at which a publication can spread is unmatched, and points of contact beyond the first can go faster and farther with easy forwarding and re-links.
Then there is the added problem that many major corps prioritized social media for research.
Problem is social media means that you may not be getting input from actual customers.
Or worse, many accounts run by a few that work to tilt the scales.
While it shouldn't be ignored, I observe priority was placed too high.
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The shift predates social media significantly. It was during the 80s when automation and globalization took off, along with the way that payment packages for executives were taxed.