I'm not a big fan of Cartoon Network or this stunt, but it hardly seems like Samples should have had to resign over it.
Posted on 02/09/2007 12:39:09 PM PST by bnelson44
ATLANTA - The head of the Cartoon Network resigned Friday following a marketing stunt that caused a security scare in Boston.
The announcement about Jim Samples resigning was made in an internal memo sent to Cartoon Network staffers.
In a statement to employees, Samples said he regrets the stir that the stunt caused.
"It's my hope that my decision allows us to put this chapter behind us and get back to our mission of delivering unrivaled original animated entertainment for consumers of all ages," Samples said.
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Canned by bureaucratic stupidity.
They all enjoyed the "stir" (the Cartoon's initial statement on this was not the least bit apologetic) until they found out it was going to cost the company money.
Bye-bye, don't let the door hit you in the a** on the way out!
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