November 06, 2003
Did somebody say iTunes?
New York Post: McDonald's plans to give away up to 1 billion [Apple Music Store] songs in a marketing campaign, according to sources familiar with the matter. ... A spokesperson for Apple declined comment, and a representative of McDonald's was unavailable for comment.
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McDonald's CEO takes Merriam-Webster to task over 'McJob' definition
Friday, November 7, 2003
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(11-07) 19:46 PST CHICAGO (AP) --
McDonald's says it deserves a break from the unflattering way the latest Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary depicts its job opportunities.
Among some 10,000 new additions to an updated version released in June was the term "McJob," defined as "low paying and dead-end work."
In an open letter to Merriam-Webster, McDonald's CEO Jim Cantalupo said the term is "an inaccurate description of restaurant employment" and "a slap in the face to the 12 million men and women" who work in the restaurant industry.
The company e-mailed the letter to media organizations Friday, and it also was published in the Nov. 3 edition of an industry trade publication.