Globalization...Summed Up In A Commercial?

SUBJECT: Interesting Find and how it relates to the course

Because this blog is a Journalism Global News Media class project, what better way to talk about the effects of globalization on a particular country, than by perhaps explaining what globalization really means?

I had seen this commercial initially on ABC 7, during the early morning newscast (around 6am).
I believe it does a good job of defining/outlining globalization in action: how we are all connected.

Source: youtube

Grand Opening in Monterrey

Lowe's is expanding....to Mexico.

In another good example of the effects of globalization, big companies such as Lowe's home improvement do not seem to stay far behind in their expansion trends, or what they term its "international growth strategy."

From what appears to be a press release published on businesswire.com , director general of Lowe's Mexico Francisco Fernandez stated “We are very proud of the work that has taken place to prepare our two new stores to serve customers in Monterrey and the surrounding communities,”

Check out the article for full information.

Introduction

For those that have not checked out the sidebar, this blog was set up as part of a class project for the purpose of tracking the news coverage originating and/or pertaining to Mexico.
Ranging from top headlines to quirky fun facts, I hope this blog will provide brief yet detailed information, as well as an insight of the bigger picture, of the thesis of this course: the effects of globalization.
It is in my intent to capture just how this is exemplified/represented in the media and day to day happenings of this particular country.