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The Insights@Questrom Podcast digs a bit deeper into thought-provoking ideas on emerging business topics from faculty, alumni, and others from the Boston University Questrom School of Business. For more insights, visit insights.bu.edu
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What happens when Wall Street meets Madison Avenue? Despite billions spent annually on advertising, surprisingly little research has explored how these investments impact a company's stock price—until now. Shubha Srinivasan, the Adele and Norman Barron Professor of Management and Professor of Marketing, pulls back the curtain on this critical relationship in our fascinating conversation about her groundbreaking research synthesizing findings from over 250 studies. She reveals three distinct ...
In this episode, JP Matychak and Mark Williams, Master Lecturer in Finance, discuss the complexities of tariffs, their implications for the US economy, and the recent changes in tariff policy announced by President Trump. They explore how tariffs function as a tax on imported goods, the burden they place on consumers, and the potential economic fallout, including inflation and recession. The conversation also delves into the long-term risks of relying on tariffs as a trade tool and suggests m...
On this episode of Insights@Questrom, contributor Shannon Light chats with Kathy Kram, Professor of Management & Organizations, emerita, and Tim Hall, Professor of Management & Organizations, emeritus, about their co-authored book, Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You. The discussion dives into retirement as a major life transition—one that goes beyond financial and health concerns to address deeper psychological, social, and structural challenges. Professors Kram and Hall sha...
Join us as we unravel the implications of a game-changing $418 million settlement that is sending shockwaves through the real estate sector. We discuss how the National Association of Realtors' landmark decision is upending the traditional commission model, and what it means for the pockets of buyers and sellers alike. You'll gain a new perspective on the future of real estate transactions, with an in-depth analysis on how the Federal Reserve's latest move—or lack thereof—on interest rates ad...
Have you ever felt like an outsider, struggling to find your footing in a world that seems to resist your every step? Professor Michel Anteby, our esteemed guest for today's episode, knows that feeling all too well. In our engaging conversation, he shares how his personal battles with being a minority have equipped him with a unique resilience, one that he has applied to his field research in some of the most secretive and resistant organizations. From the guarded corridors of Disneyland to t...
Unlock the secrets of "Fusion Strategy," the groundbreaking approach that's rewriting the playbook for industrial giants. On our latest episode, we sit down with Venkat Venkatraman, author of the upcoming book "Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future" who, along with co-author Vijay Govindarajan, is steering companies through a landscape where AI and real-time data are as critical as nuts and bolts. Venkat maps out for our listeners the fascinating terrain ...
Unlock the mysteries of online speech regulation with Kabrina Chang and Marshall Van Alstyne as they dissect the debates at the heart of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. This conversation cuts through the legal jargon, promising to enlighten you on the intricacies of Section 230 and its pivotal role in the growth of social networks. Delve into the very fabric of digital communication law, as we peel back the layers of content moderation and explore the protection it affords to both...
Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing workplace learning with insights from Chris Dellarocas and DK Lee. In an era where AI's capabilities are soaring, they illuminate how generative AI is not just enhancing but personalizing the learning and development experience for employees. Imagine a world where your training is tailored in real-time, adapting to your needs, and offering immersive coaching that's just a cut above. Our conversation delves into AI's role in evolving training scenarios acr...
In this episode of the Insights@Questrom Podcast, we talk to Greg Stoller, Senior Lecturer of Strategy and Innovation at Questrom School of Business, Paul Ligon, Senior Vice President of Sustainable Growth at Casella Waste Systems, and Thomas Segear, Resource Manager at Casella Waste Systems. Greg, Paul, and Thomas discuss the recent Questrom $50K Sustainability Case Competition, in which teams of students tackle real-world problems related to sustainability, and how the students'...
Moshe Cohen, Senior Lecturer in Management & Organizations, sits down with Insights Contributors Steve Sisto and Shannon Light to discuss his new book, "The Optimistic Pessimist."
In this episode of the Insights@Questrom Podcast, we talk to Ian Mashiter, Curriculum Director of Innovate@BU and Master Lecturer in Strategy & Innovation, Maria Gorskikh, co-founder and president of DreamVenture Labs and recent graduate of Questrom School of Business Class of '23, and Johar Singh, a rising senior at Questrom School of Business and co-founder and CEO of Astra Wellbeing. Ian, Maria, and Johar discuss Innovate@BU and the BUild Lab, a program that offers students the opportu...
In this episode, we introduce a new segment called The Language of Business. Greg Stoller, Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Innovation, helps us understand various topics of business through the eyes of scholars and practitioners from around the world. Greg's first Language of Business segment for the podcast, explores the topic of Artificial Intelligence. We learn about what it is, what it isn't, and how it might impact business and our lives. Part 1: Mohammad Soltanieh-ha is at Questrom S...
In this episode of the Insights@Questrom Podcast we explore the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange giant, FTX. Fernando Zapatero, Richard D. Cohen Professor in Management and Professor of Finance, provides background on the events that led to the FTX situation. Kabrina Chang, Clinical Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy, and Law, joins us in the second half to discuss the regulatory and legal implications of the broader cryptocurrency market, as well as the FTX issue.
In this episode of the Insights@Questrom Podcast, we talk to Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy, & Law, Tal Gross, to discuss the recent announcement from CVS that they would be lowering the prices of their branded menstrual products. To do this they will eliminate what is commonly referred to as the "Pink Tax" and pay sales tax for such products in states that allow third parties to pay sales tax. Tal offers insights into the "Pink Tax", price discrimination, and the concept o...
Unlock the secrets of internet privacy as we journey through the intricate world of digital cookies and their profound impact on our online lives. Featuring insights from Garrett Johnson and Tesary Lin of Boston UniversityQuestrom School of Business, we explore the evolution of privacy regulations and their influence on major browsers like Chrome. Discover how first-party and third-party cookies have transformed digital marketing, and learn about Google's innovative Privacy Sandbox initiative...
Discover innovation in leadership and organizational change with Professor Emerita Karen Golden-Biddle as we explore her upcoming book, “The Untapped Power of Discovery”. This episode promises to challenge your perceptions, revealing that discovery isn't just for the chosen few—it's a creative endeavor we can all partake in. Karen shares astonishing real-world examples, like Intuit’s revelations from Quicken usage, to illustrate how discovery is not merely an outcome but a journey that can le...
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