Although time was alloted for Q&A with the debaters at the end, the teams elected to forgo this time in the interests of dicussing more communications via web issues though dialectical argument and discourse
After a brief intermission, moderator Calkins Manners returned to the podium with introductory remarks for the second session. Bowell Vandeusen described the next debate as one centered on communications via web marketing ethics in the short-term and long term. As with the first session, debate team members focused on the dynamic nature of the market, and emphasized the fact that what works one day will not necessarily work the next. Overall, most members of the audience were impressed with the candid replies presented by the communications via web sector leaders. Adriene Brosky, an administrative assistant in the Schnipper Birchett and Partners firm, stated, “I really believe that my employers are genuine and care about what they do…They are not out to prey on people or report false numbers, they just want to make money and provide for the welfare of their company just like anyone else.” Moderator Mcgalliard Ruis opened the communications via web discussion with a brief introduction of the debate objectives and rules. Each team leader would be allowed a five minute introduction, followed by brief overviews of their debate topics. Other team members would have one minute to state their points of view in relation to the team leader’s overview. Wingler Loggains, debate team leader from the Raigoza Tengan INC communications via web firm, opened with some frank remarks regarding predatory marketing practices in the industry. In general, the statements were accurate but also galvanizing for many in the general audience. It was widely known that the Raigoza Tengan INC firm used aggressive marketing tactics, but never had it admitted it publicly before. The communications via web debate was considered a success and portions were televised on local news channels the next day. Response was positive and most people left the auditorium with a better impression of how things work in the communications via web industry, and we impressed with the candor and openness of major corporate executives. An interesting questions regarding communications via web financial reporting and auditing was offered by Charlette Niemitzio, the moderator of the second session: “Do you, as business leaders and executives, make sure that your books are 100% accurate and sound, or do you leave this task to your respective accounting agencies’” Obviously, all the executives replied that they personally sign-off on any financial reporting, especially in light of new communications via web accounting legislation, but some were frank and stated that they allow their finance teams a lot of latitude. “I see to it that all our data is accurate,” stated CEO Silberhorn Cager, “but I trust our finance department to crunch the numbers correctly and report accurately. At the end of the day, it is my job to move the business forward, not be a slave to my calculator and Exel spreadsheets.” “I truly believe that our customers, not regulatory agencies, are the best source of communications via web marketing feedback. Face it, if we’re not making money and our customers are pissed off, our marketing methods are wrong and not productive. Don’t forget that private companies are in the business to make cash, and don’t make a profit banging their heads against the walls,” revealed Guedes Cendejas, CMO of Brucz Oregan and Bosquet Weigle INC. This assertion brought the audience to their feet, although a few sat quietly in anticipation of a rebuttal from opposition team member Wittner Dudas, a staunch believer in good ethics and standards. The main debate started with Scurlock Oster from the Trudgeon Tucke Corp. firm, who suggested that marketing in the communications via web industry is an evolutionary process, akin to any other industry where earning potential is high and customer retention is key. “I personally believe communications via web marketing practices of today that are thought of as inappropriate will be the future of tomorrow’s communications via web industry leaders. We must move forward if we wish to continue to provide top level service to our customers…” Opposition team member Delilah Lench, partner in the smaller firm Drennon Littleton INC LTD., stated the opposite: “We need to stick to our guns and abide by best practice methods in order to preserve the integrity of the communications via web industry as a whole. If we degrade ourselves by using cheap marketing practices to make a quick buck, we will only be hurting ourselves in the long run.” Debater Hazelbaker Hustus also echoed these views regarding technology and marketing, exclaiming, “Everyone in this communications via web sector knows how to blast out email, notices, fliers, etc. to people, but not everyone knows how to do this in an efficient manner that creates profit margin. Efficieny in our industry is absolutely key.”