How the National Geographic Society could create a new blueprint for journalism
One of our first episodes will feature an interview with Dan Pollatta, an expert in nonprofit sector innovation and the founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, which invented the multiday AIDSRides and Breast Cancer 3-Days. In the excerpt below, Dan explains why failing to "live your truth" is not not only an existential danger for individuals, but a perilous path for businesses too:
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The National Geographic Society, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt entity, has no stockholders. No labor union. No oversight by its own members. And no family trust that serves as the guardian of the Brand. That responsibility belongs solely to one group — the 21 members of the Society's Board of Trustees:
Key fact: From 2007 to 2011 (the last year tax returns are available), NGS net revenue declined 96 percent.James Cameron dives onto National Geographic’s cover | Washington Post →
And it's not because he's a celebrity.
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After 25 years, Alex Trebek is stepping down.
Our "partners" at News Corp, hard at work.
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Why does this approach sound familiar?
Namesake TV channel breaks National Geographic mold | AFP →
"Genuinely, it's contemporary anthropology," says Hamish Mykura. Genuinely.
Encountering China | The China Story →
"China was like a banquet, one that attracted foreigners to gorge themselves."
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The wisdom of Dr. Egon Spengler....
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is the majority owner of the (very lucrative) National Geographic Channel.
More than 675 people want John Fahey, Chairman & CEO of the National Geographic Society, to break his virtual silence and grant us an interview to explore a wide range of issues, including National Geographic's "partnership" with News Corp. Would you join us?
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