Yahoo CEO’s maternity announcement overlooks workforce
Marissa Mayer’s news that she’s expecting twins reminds us that shareholders aren’t the only PR stakeholders.
By Tuesday, the news was covered worldwide by tech blogs, business press and broadcast outlets—and even a few celebrity tabloids. Though headlines initially focused on the main news at hand (her pregnancy), the coverage began to take a noticeable turn. Journalists were quick to point out that not only the resources availed to a CEO that make a such a brief leave possible (Mayer famously has a nursery in her office), but also the stark dichotomy between Mayer’s aggressive postpartum work schedule and the company’s very generous parental leave.
Become a Ragan Insider member to read this article and all other archived content.
Sign up today
Already a member? Log in here.
Learn more about Ragan Insider.
