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Good News! Your Boss Is Too Busy to Blog and Twitter.

Peter Kafka — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:30:33 +0000

Worried about bumping into your boss on a social media service, then having to explain some indiscreet comment you made in cyberspace? If you work for the world’s biggest companies, you can relax: Your CEO isn’t spending time on the social Web.

A survey of Fortune 100 CEOs finds that almost none of them are using Twitter, Facebook, or even LinkedIn. Reuters:

The study found only two CEOs had Twitter accounts and 81 percent of CEOs did not have a personal Facebook page.

Only 13 CEOs had profiles on the professional networking site LinkedIn. Three CEOs stood out with more than 80 connections but they were all from technology companies — Michael Dell from computer maker Dell, Gregory Spierkel from technology products distributor Ingram Micro Inc., and John Chambers from Cisco,

Three quarters of the CEOs did have some kind of Wikipedia entry, but nearly a third of those had limited or outdated information such as incorrect titles, or lacked sources.

The survey is the work of something called Uberceo.com, which describes itself as a blog about CEOs, not for CEOs. Which is good, because according to Uberceo, most CEOs aren’t paying attention to blogs.

Uberceo says that it’s dismayed to learn that CEOs are too busy to install TweetDeck or play Mafia Wars, and insists they are missing “a fabulous opportunity to connect with their target audience.” It suggests “that every CEO examine their online image and reputation.”

The author of that survey, by the way? Sharon Barclay, whose Linkedin profile describes her as the sole employee of Blue Trumpet Group, a “corporate and executive visibility firm.” If only she knew of a way to advertise her services….

Ingram: Q3 Revenue Light; Profits Beat; No More Guidance

Eric Savitz — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:01:14 +0000

Ingram Micro (IM) posted third-quarter revenue of $8.28 billion, short of the Street consensus of $8.44 billion. Profits of 27 cents a share, however, beat the Street by four cents. The company said that it suffered “softening demand” in its three largest regions, and decided to “walk away from unprofitable business.”

Ingram, the world’s largest technology distributor, said it has decided to stop providing specific quarterly financial guidance. It did say, though, that the company believes the softer global economy will continue well into next year, “which will dampen the demand for technology products and services.”

Ingram said “softening demand due to global macroeconomic forces is expected to have a negative impact on sales growth into 2009.” The company said it has exited under-performing businesses, including some retail accounts in the U.S., China and Europe.

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Ingram Micro Cuts Q3 Guidance as Tech Demand Slows

Eric Savitz — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:47 +0000

In another signal that demand for technology goods is slowing, Ingram Micro (IM) this morning reduced its guidance for its fiscal third quarter ending September 27.

Ingram, the world’s largest IT distributor, now sees Q3 revenue of $8.3 billion to $8.6 billion, with profits of 18-23 cents a a share, including 2 cents a share in costs related to an expense-reduction plan in North America and Europe. The company had previously forecast sales of $8.5 billion to $8.8 billion, with profits of 31-36 cents a share, including 3 cents a share in expense-reduction related expenses.

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