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Money Programme, The: Microsoft’s Big Games Gamble and Coke on the Rocks?

Synopsis
Two programmes from the popular BBC 2 series. In MICROSOFT’S BIG GAMES GAMBLE we follow the launch of the new Xbox 360 as Microsoft attempts to take on Sony’s new Play Station for control of the lucrative computer games market, and in so doing tries to become the gateway to the entire world of in-home entertainment. Bill Gates has spent three and a half billion dollars already trying to win the gaming wars.

The second programme, COKE ON THE ROCKS? looks at the Coca Cola brand. The company has been accused of causing obesity with their sugary drinks, and now some schools are refusing to stock Coke. In America even California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, has come out against Coke in schools. The company is also under fire for symbolising the worst of American cultural imperialism, and now their share price has taken a hit. The programme follows the company’s attempts to fight back as they branch out with healthy fruit juice, and try to claw back territory from their bitter rivals Pepsi.
Series
Money Programme, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2006
Subjects
Business studies
Keywords
business innovation; money; video games; financial issues; Coca Cola; Microsoft

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£34.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2012

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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