The Activist CEO: Have Elon Musk and Ben & Jerry’s CEO David Stever Damaged Their Brands?
Corporate stands on public issues can align companies with messages that can upend the course of regular business.
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Ben & Jerry's claims CEO was unlawfully fired over political issues
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Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever ousted its CEO for his progressive stance
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Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company CEO was fired over political posts in new court filing
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Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons
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These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work
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