The battle over ... plans to modernize ... has become far more than the typical dispute. "We've never had an attack orchestrated this way. We were not ready for this." This latest controversy centers on ... electronic devices known as people meters ... The plan is to switch Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco to people meters this year. "If you go ahead, we will do everything possible to discredit you." "These were absolutely smart tactics. They identified the opposition's weakness and then exploited it in a short-term tactical adventure." |