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'The Everything War': Inside Amazon with author and Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli

Apr 27, 2024
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Dana Mattioli, author of 'The Everything War,' reveals Amazon's business tactics, data leverage, and government relations. The podcast explores Amazon's internal culture, Bezos' social media tactics, and reactions to criticism. It also discusses Amazon's PR challenges, government relations, pricing dynamics for third-party sellers, and the company's response to the FTC lawsuit.
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  • Extensive vetting process in reporting sheds light on Amazon's business practices.
  • Amazon's internal culture influences employee behavior and raises concerns over corporate values.

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Dana Matioli's Meticulously Sourced Book: The Revealing Process

The author's book about Amazon is meticulously sourced, spanning three years of reporting and involving interviews with over 600 individuals, including 17 senior leadership team members at Amazon. Backed by internal documents, the book delves into Amazon's business practices and required extensive verification of sources to present a comprehensive and damning look inside the company.

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