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The Friday BTB Report

Hosted by Business to Business Editor Tim Darnell, Managing Editor Michael J. Pallerino, and Associate Publisher/Editor of CatalystMag.com, Drew Ermenc. Reviewing the week in Atlanta business with insightful commentary and analysis, plus weekly special guests beginning in April 2008.

Podcasts

The Friday BTB Report, Episode 20
Billy Knight's legacy; Georgia companies making a terrific list; scandals at City Hall; Johnny Isakson stays in Washington; and why oil at $120 a barrel is really a good thing. All of this and more in this latest analysis for the week of May 5, 2008, in Atlanta business. Plus, Tom Glaser of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce previews next week's Eagle Star Gala Awards.
May 9, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 19
Reviewing and analyzing the week of April 28, 2008, in Atlanta business. Plus, special guest Marci Troutman, founder and CEO of SiteMinis, Inc., talks about her appearance next week at a Federal Trade Commission townhall meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss mobile advertising and marketing.
May 2, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 18
Headlines from the week of April 21, 2008, including more news on the economy; Atlanta companies report their earnings; and the city's looming budget and political crisis. Plus: special guest Karen Rands talks about next week's Southeast Private Equity Conference on Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29. Click here for a link to the conference Web site.
April 25, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 17
Plenty of questions remain surrounding the Delta/Northwest proposed merger, in this podcast for the week of April 14, 2008. Also, special guest Tom Hughes, senior VP of Hope-Beckham.
April 18, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 16
Recapping the headlines from the week of March 31, 2008, plus an exclusive interview with Thompson, Ventulett & Stainback executives on repairs to the Georgia Dome and World Congress Center.
April 3, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 15
Business developments for the final week of March 2008, analyzed by the editorial staff of Business to Business.
March 27, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 14
Atlanta remains open for business despite the recent storms. The staff of Business to Business discusses the city's remarkable cleanup efforts, in this edition for the week of March 17, 2008.
March 19, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 13
This week's headlines and analysis from the staff of Business to Business for the week of March 10, 2008.
March 13, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 12
A recap of headlines for the week of March 3, 2007, along with a special guest - Manny Arora of Arora & LaScala, who will soon be launching a new legal podcast on this site.
March 7, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 11
A story first reported in BTB that only now is making headlines; hope for Grady after all; more bad news for Home Depot; our predictions for the next round of Delta headlines; a personal message to Porsche Cars North America's new president and CEO; and much more in this report for the week of Feb 25, 2008.
February 29, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 10
Why gas prices are so high; the proposed Delta merger (again!); ChoicePoint is sold; hope for Grady Memorial; more good news for Charlie Loudermilk; the passing of Sara Gonzalez; a big "thumbs up" for Arthur Blank; and much more in this report for the week of Feb 18, 2008.
February 22, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 9
Leadership is the topic for the week of Feb 11, 2008, as we examine Coca-Cola, Delta, Grady Hospital, and the career trajectories of two local political leaders. Plus new and exciting features coming to www.btobmagazine.com.
February 15, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 8
The week of Feb 4, 2008, in review, as we look at the week in Atlanta business, including the feisty water war between Georgia and Tennessee; how people will be spending their tax rebate checks; EarthLink's new strategy; and consumer confidence in the economy. Hosted by Editor Tim Darnell, Managing Editor Mike Pallerino, and Senior Writer Drew Ermenc
February 8, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 7
The week of Jan. 25, 2008, in review, as we look at companies including Roark Capital, ICE, Home Depot, Southern Co., as well as the crisis at Grady Hospital, and much more. Also, who's rising and falling this week in Atlanta business. Hosted by Editor Tim Darnell, Managing Editor Mike Pallerino, and Senior Writer Drew Ermenc.
February 1, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 6
The BTB report for the week of Jan. 25, 2008, covers the new economic stimulus package recently announced; a little bit of presidential politics as we preview our February issue; John Williams and Post Properties; the rest of the week in Atlanta business; and what it's like to have dinner with Arthur Blank, Herman Russell Sr. and an entire audience of business legends and leaders. Hosted by Editor Tim Darnell, Managing Editor Mike Pallerino, and Senior Writer Drew Ermenc.
January 25, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 5
Editor Tim Darnell, Managing Editor Mike Pallerino, and Senior Writer Drew Ermenc discuss the continuing rumors regarding Delta Air Lines; recent presidential campaign developments; what diversity is all about; the Buford Braves; and the Atlanta Falcons' recent hire, in this report for the week of Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.
January 18, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 4
BTB Online kicks off the new year with two new podcasts. Hear our exclusive executive coach, Robin Hensley, talk about her new podcast entitled Raising the Bar; and public relations professional Mitch Leff introduce Leff's PR and Media Spotlight, both debuting Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.
January 11, 2008
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 3
Atlanta's choking traffic; HomeBanc's fallout; 2008's economy; Congress and the VA Hospital; a new Kia supplier plant; holiday air travel plans; Cynthia McKinney returns; and much more, as we review the Atlanta business week of Dec. 17, 2007. Special programming note: the next podcast will go online Friday, Jan. 11, 2008.
December 20, 2007
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 2
The future of the Atlanta Falcons; Delta's stock performance; the Georgia DOT; an Alpharetta company goes public; Cousins Properties and GSU football; and much more, as we review the Atlanta business week of Dec. 10, 2007.
December 13, 2007
The Friday BTB Report, Episode 1
Muhtar Kent named new CEO of Coca-Cola; the housing slump; Home Depot; and much more, as the Friday BTB report makes it debut for the Atlanta business week of Dec. 3, 2007.
December 7, 2007

Podcasts

A Special BTB Interview for Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Editor Tim Darnell sits down with veteran PR executive Mike Wilson about changes in Atlanta's commercial real estate and public relations industries.
March 5, 2008
A Special BTB Interview
BTB Online interviews Kathleen Bertrand, senior VP of community and governmental affairs for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, on next week's 9th Annual Diversity in the Hospitality Industry Summit.
February 21, 2008
A Special BTB Interview, Jan. 17, 2008
BTB interviews M. Lyn Reagan and Peter Stathopoulos from the firm of Bennett Thrasher about the company's new podcast. entitled Financial Strategies, debuting Monday, Jan. 21, 2008; and longtime public relations professional Amanda Brown-Olmstead, about her new and ongoing ventures.
January 17, 2008
What's next for Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons?
Editor Tim Darnell speaks with Bob Hope, president of Hope Beckham, about the team's next coach; GM Rich McKay's future; and what Arthur Blank should do next.
December 12, 2007
 

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