1. Would you let 60 Minutes in?
I would let 60 Minutes in. They’re already there pushing their way in, so it could turn out worse in the end if they’re basically forced out. If they’re not allowed in it gives them reason to believe something bad is going on, and make it look bad on Chase in the end.
2. Would you let them film the press conference?
Seeing they’re already there, I don’t see any issue with letting them in. If it’s a press conference there shouldn’t be anything going on that needs to be hidden from the press or the public, so I don’t think it’s an issue if 60 Minutes was there filming. As it said in the case study, the cameras could be noisy or distracting, but in the end, I think that’s only minor and filming it wouldn’t be a major issue.
3. Would you let them film the cocktail party?
Personally, I don’t think they should be filming the cocktail party. It’s basically the reception after the press conference meaning all the important stuff was already said during that and they wouldn’t need to film it. I would allow the members of 60 Minutes to attend it, but not film it.
4. Would you let them film a separate interview with the president?
I would let the president decide if he wanted to do a separate interview. This would not be something I would schedule for the president to do. After all, he would have already spoke at the press conference and may not want to conduct another interview afterwards. If he wanted to, that’s fine, but otherwise I don’t think a separate interview should be done.
5. Would you change the format of the party?
From the sense I got from the case study, it wouldn’t seem like there’s much time to change the party. The cocktail party is suppose to be casual and relaxed. Seeing I chose not to allow the cameras in I don’t think it would be necessary to change party. If anything the only change I would make is business casual attire instead of just casual.
6. How does the American Bankers Association (ABA) deal with the media today? What resources can members of the press access on this site? How does ABA make it easy for reporters to make contact?
When going to the website listed, it doesn’t look like the ABA does much to deal with the media. They’re given resources, but that’s about it. There are a number of resources listed on the site that the press can access consisting of new releases, issues of interest, and other general information. In order to contact people, they’re basically gives links that direct people to someone else to handle their questions.
Muffy Lavens 
Very good points. I agree that corporations should be accommodating to the press, especially investigative news shows like 60 Minutes. I agree that 60 Minutes has no need to film the cocktail party afterward. The filming of it doesn’t really serve a purpose and there is no need for them to film.
I agree with the answer to the first question. By not letting 60 Minutes in, it gives the impression that there is a reason that they aren’t allowed to see what’s going on. This leaves a lot up to interpretation by 60 minutes and could turn out badly for the people at the cocktail party. Letting the president decide about the separate interview is another good point. I don’t believe it should be up to someone else making the decision for the person getting interviewed. I would encourage a separate interview but only because the interview should be done in a more professional setting, in my opinion.
Muffy, Chris, and Jenn,
I think we all agree that you really can’t keep them out of the meeting but filming the cocktail party is out of the question.
Dr. Schultz
I also agree with your answers to the questions. Since 60 minutes was already there then there is no point in trying to keep them out. In the end it will make Chase look bad. Filming the cocktail party is definitely out of the question because that in unnecessary to film. I agree with Jenn about the separate setting for a personal interview.