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A viral embrace : Coldplaygate raises questions of privacy, power, and workplace ethics / Kelsey Lawrence.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lawrence, Kelsey, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sex in the workplace.
- Executives--Sexual behavior.
- Executives.
- Business ethics.
- Product management.
- Work environment--Moral and ethical aspects.
- Work environment.
- Genre:
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Contained In:
- SAGE business cases
- Place of Publication:
- London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2025.
- Summary:
- "The "Coldplaygate" scandal, in which tech startup Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught on camera in a seemingly romantic embrace at a Coldplay concert, illustrates the unique challenges businesses face when private conduct collides with viral public exposure. The fallout included resignations, reputational damage, and broader debates about executive accountability and organizational response. This case asks students to examine the scandal and discuss the ethics of workplace relationships, proactive crisis communication strategies, and careful brand management in an era when reputations can be undone in seconds"-- Sage Business Cases.
- Notes:
- Online resource; title from home page (Sage Business Cases, viewed February 19, 2026).
- ISBN:
- 9798348847845
- OCLC:
- 1539039838
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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