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The Disgraced Parler CEO Announced His Own Termination. Is This a New 'Thing?'A get-out-ahead-of-the-story memo by former CEO John Matze spurred a media frenzy, but it's unlikely the decision will play out well in his best interest, or the company's.

ByCheryl Snapp Conner•Feb 11, 2021

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As we prepared to advise an agency client, one of my partners forwarded a story to me: "Parler CEO John Matze Announces His Termination."

"Is announcing your own termination a new thing?" she asked. "And is it wise?"

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