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Anna Vander Broek '05 Discusses Forbes' Barbie Feature on NYC Radio Station

Anna Vander Broek '05 Discusses Forbes' Barbie Feature on NYC Radio Station

March 9, 2009

Anna Vander Broek.jpgMarch 9, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — Anna Vander Broek, a 2005 DePauw University graduate, appeared today on New York City public radio station WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show. Vander Broek discussed the special report she co-edited for Forbes.com, entitled "Barbie Turns 50."

A synopsis at the program's Web site states, "The Mattel doll debuted 50 years ago today. Anna Vander Broek, the Forbes reporter who edited their 'Barbie at 50' Web project, talks about why Barbie is a doll women love to hate."

You can access audio of the segment by clicking here.

The Forbes feature notes, "She is an American icon, a business phenomenon and a real doll. Since her introduction on March 9, 1959, Mattel has sold more than 1 billion Barbie dolls, nearly 100 million of those last year alone. She is the ultimate career woman (108 different jobs); a strong, single woman (she dumped Ken in 2004); and a three-time presidential candidate. 50th anniversary Barbie.jpgAlong the way she has fired the ambitions of countless little girls. Happy birthday, Barbie." (at right: 50th anniversary Barbie doll)

You can access the special report's main page at the magazine's Web site. Also available is a fictional interview with Barbie authored by Vander Broek.

Learn more about Anna Vander Broek in this previous article.

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