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“What won't work - what can't work - is to act like the last years never happened, and that the survival of the [mass media] industry will be found by hiding content behind walled gardens. Instead of sticking their finger in the dike, trying to hold back the flow of innovation, companies need to ride the rapids of progress and seize the opportunities it provides.”

Quote by Arianna Huffington

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Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, an online news and blog website. She has written several books on various topics including politics, business, and women's rights. Huffington is known for her advocacy of work-life balance and her role in promoting the importance of mental health in the workplace. more

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