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It's called an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) and most companies have you sign such prior to getting a position with them. It means that the company can not only terminate, but also take legal action against you should you leak any proprietary/internal information (including any info on upcoming products, dates or anything else) to anyone outside of the company.

xyl360 wrote:It's called an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) and most companies have you sign such prior to getting a position with them. It means that the company can not only terminate, but also take legal action against you should you leak any proprietary/internal information (including any info on upcoming products, dates or anything else) to anyone outside of the company.

Yeah I think the key distinction here is between leaks and "leaks". Let's face it- often many of the "leaks" people get are companies deciding to unofficially throw fans of their products a bone. I actually wouldn't be surprised if "leaking" actually becomes a component of marketing degrees in the next few years [presuming it isn't already part of them].

Bowspearer wrote:

xyl360 wrote:It's called an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) and most companies have you sign such prior to getting a position with them. It means that the company can not only terminate, but also take legal action against you should you leak any proprietary/internal information (including any info on upcoming products, dates or anything else) to anyone outside of the company.

Yeah I think the key distinction here is between leaks and "leaks". Let's face it- often many of the "leaks" people get are companies deciding to unofficially throw fans of their products a bone. I actually wouldn't be surprised if "leaking" actually becomes a component of marketing degrees in the next few years [presuming it isn't already part of them].

Yep, that's true as well. It can be a tactic of marketing to 'leak' info to the public to feel out what the reactions are prior to deciding whether or not to release something or to project the sales numbers in order to make decisions about production numbers and distribution.

Hasbro have just confirmed this at Toy Fair. Don't you think it's about time to give credit where it's due?