Case | HBS Case Collection | 2001 (Revised from original 2001 version)

Blethen Family and the Seattle Times Company (A), The

by John A. Davis and Cathy Quinn
 

Abstract

Frank Blethen, the fourth-generation publisher of The Seattle Times, ponders the challenges facing this family business. This case reviews the long history of this business and family and asks whether family ownership and management are in the interests of both the company and family.

Keywords: History; Management; Business or Company Management; Family Business; Family and Family Relationships; Family Ownership; Problems and Challenges; Journalism and News Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry;

Format: Print 24 pages Purchase

Citation:

Davis, John A., and Cathy Quinn. "Blethen Family and the Seattle Times Company (A), The." Harvard Business School Case 802-096, November 2001. (Revised from original October 2001 version.)

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  1. Case | HBS Case Collection | 2001

    Blethen Family and the Seattle Times Company (B), The

    John A. Davis and Cathy Quinn

    Supplements the (A) case.

    Keywords: Corporate Governance; Entrepreneurship; Family Business; Journalism and News Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry;

    Citation:

    Davis, John A., and Cathy Quinn. "Blethen Family and the Seattle Times Company (B), The." Harvard Business School Case 802-097, October 2001.
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