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Tate and His Historic Dream
Turner, B. C., Duster, M., Turner, J., & Spicy, D. (2014). Tate and His Historic Dream (First ed.). Highlights of Chicago Press.
Abstract: Tate put off writing his fourth grade history paper until the last minute and would still rather play outside with his friends than work on the paper. While staring blankly at the picture that includes a group of people who... Read More
Keywords: Ida B. Wells, Suffrage, Monuments, Representation, Media, Journalism, History
Sotira, T., Duster, M., & Schmidt, W. L. (2014). Shifts: An Anthology of Women’s Growth Through Change (1st ed.). MuseWrite Press.
Abstract: Through short stories, essays, and poems, 35 women from different age groups, geographic locations, marital status, parenting status, professions, and sexual orientations share their experiences of growth as a result of change. This inspirational book highlights the strength of women... Read More
Keywords: Ida B. Wells, Suffrage, Monuments, Representation, Media, Journalism, History
Duster, M., Seniors, P. M., & Thevenin, R. C. (2018). Michelle Obama’s Impact on African American Women and Girls (1st ed. 2018 ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
Abstract: This edited collection explores how First Lady Michelle Obama gradually expanded and broadened her role by engaging in social, political and economic activities which directly and indirectly impacted the lives of the American people, especially young women and girls. The... Read More
Keywords: Ida B. Wells, Suffrage, Monuments, Representation, Media, Journalism, History
Duster, M., & Duster, T. (2010). Ida From Abroad. Benjamin Williams Publishing.
Abstract: In 1894, Ida B. Wells returned to England where she continued to speak about the lawlessness in the United States. Her column, “Ida B. Wells Abroad,” for The Daily Inter Ocean newspaper and some personal correspondence provide a vivid picture of the challenges,... Read More
Keywords: Ida B. Wells, Suffrage, Monuments, Representation, Media, Journalism, History
Duster, M. (2008). Ida In Her Own Words: The Timeless Writings of Ida B. Wells from 1893. Benjamin Williams Publishing.
Abstract: African Americans were deliberately and systematically eliminated from participating in the preparation and exhibition of the Columbian Exposition (World’s Fair) of 1893. The fact that an entire group of people who had been free citizens for almost thirty years, and... Read More
Keywords: Ida B. Wells, Suffrage, Monuments, Representation, Media, Journalism, History
Hollywood on the Yellow Sea
Shih, Willy C., and Henry McGee. "Hollywood on the Yellow Sea." The Atlantic 316, no. 5 (December 2015): 44–51.
Abstract: Wang Jianlin, one of China’s richest men, is creating a rival to the American dream factory, from scratch. Read More
Keywords: channels of distribution, corporate accountability, electronic commerce, moral leadership, nonprofit governance, Competition; Film Entertainment; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; China; United States
Contact: mcgee@hbs.edu
Shonda Rhimes’ ShondaLand
Elberse, Anita, and Henry McGee. "Shonda Rhimes' ShondaLand." Harvard Business School Case 516-026, August 2015. (Revised June 2019.)
Abstract: In January 2015, superstar television creator Shonda Rhimes, whose production company ShondaLand dominates American television’s most competitive and lucrative night with three shows in primetime on network ABC’s Thursday night, is plotting the future. One challenge she faces is to,... Read More
Keywords: channels of distribution, corporate accountability, electronic commerce, moral leadership, nonprofit governance, Entertainment; Television; Broadcasting; Creative Industries; Television Industry; Product Portfolio Management; Superstar; Talent Management; Television Entertainment; Media; Creativity; Marketing; Talent and Talent Management; Personal Development and Career; Media and Broadcasting Industry; United States
Contact: mcgee@hbs.edu
Wanda Studios Qingdao
McGee, Henry, and Willy Shih. "Wanda Studios Qingdao." Harvard Business School Case 616-005, September 2015. (Revised December 2016.)
Abstract: Wang Jianlin, founder and Chairman of the Dalian Wanda Group (Wanda), kept close tabs on one of his flagship projects going up on the shores of the Yellow Sea. There construction was underway on Wanda Studios Qingdao, the largest film... Read More
Keywords: channels of distribution, corporate accountability, electronic commerce, moral leadership, nonprofit governance, Dalian Wanda Group; AMC Entertainment; Wang Jianlin; Movie Industry; Vertical Specialization; Film; Film Entertainment; Theater Entertainment; Entertainment; Vertical Integration; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; China; United States
Contact: mcgee@hbs.edu
Comcast Corporation
Gupta, Sunil, Henry McGee, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee. "Comcast Corporation." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 516-048, October 2015. (Revised February 2016.)
Abstract: In March 2015, Richard Plepler, the CEO of Home Box Office (HBO) announced the company’s new ‘over the top,’ or OTT service, HBO Now, that consumers could stream online for a monthly fee of $14.99 without paying for a cable... Read More
Keywords: channels of distribution, corporate accountability, electronic commerce, moral leadership, nonprofit governance, Television Industry; Television; Marketing; Television Entertainment; Telecommunications Industry
Contact: mcgee@hbs.edu
The Black List
McGee, Henry, and Sarah McAra. "The Black List." Harvard Business School Case 317-027, November 2016. (Revised May 2017.)
Abstract: Franklin Leonard founded The Black List in 2005 as an innovative approach to identifying potential hit movie scripts via crowdsourcing. As the annual Black List proved to hold the scripts of some of Hollywood’s most successful films, from “Slumdog Millionaire”... Read More
Keywords: channels of distribution, corporate accountability, electronic commerce, moral leadership, nonprofit governance, Screenwriting; Independent Production; Hollywood; Film Development; Film Distribution; Film Financing; Manging Uncertainty; Barriers To Entry; Globalization; Digitalization; Film Entertainment; Entrepreneurship; Marketing; Media; Strategy; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; United States
Contact: mcgee@hbs.edu