Bocardi demanded astronomical sums for an hour of consulting aimed at politicians.
Although Globo does not completely prohibit this practice, it requires employees to notify the network in advance.
247 - Rodrigo Bocardi, a former journalist for Globo, reportedly charged R$ 55 per hour for media training while still at the network. According to documents obtained by the "Outro Canal" column, he offered his consulting services to executives and politicians, conducting up to ten sessions per month, including services for Bradesco bank between 2017 and 2023.
Although Globo does not completely prohibit this practice, it requires employees to notify the network in advance to avoid conflicts of interest, which did not happen in Bocardi's case. This contributed to his dismissal last week after violating the company's code of ethics.
Know more - A Globe The network dismissed journalist Rodrigo Bocardi for just cause following an internal investigation by the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Ethics and Conduct Commission, which investigated a serious allegation involving a supposed scheme of charging companies to avoid criticism on his program. Good Morning São PauloThe companies involved operate in the bus, garbage collection, and public works sectors.
The complaint also implicated a second journalist, the owner of a public relations agency that works for political parties and state-owned companies, accused of operating the scheme.
