Bertelsmann's new regime claims its first victim....

Jasmine Borhan the spin doctor for German media giant Bertelsmann AG -AKA- Bertie since 2005, has suddenly decided to pursue other interests just in time for the coming of new Bertie CEO Hartmut "Hart" Ostrowski. In an announcement posted on Bertie's corporate site December 21, 2007, the company made sure to mention that it was her own decision to leave, almost sounding as if they were trying to convince themselves. But we all know that when a new CEO takes charge, he/she kicks leftovers to the curb to make room for his/her own people. You are even more likely to be kicked to the curb when you're a newbie. Jasmine Borhan was only with Bertie for about 2 years so apparently Mr. Ostrowski's henchmen want to surround the boss with Bertie veterans. Can you blame them? Who better to spin Bertie's bullshit than a longtime bullshitter from within Bertie? This may be the beginning of many more exits now that Ostrowski is officially in control. -YOSH