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November 1, 2021
A Surprising Reason Why Currency Exchange Rates Fluctuate
New research suggests an answer to a longstanding economic puzzle.
Zhengyang Jiang, Arvind Krishnamurthy and Hanno Lustig
November 1, 2021
How Much Do Campaign Ads Matter?
Tone is key, according to new research, which found that a change in TV ad strategy could have altered the results of the 2000 presidential election.
Brett Gordon, Mitchell J. Lovett, Bowen Luo and James Reeder
November 1, 2021
Evolution Has Shaped How We Relate to Our Families. What Does This Mean for Family Businesses?
Gaining a better understanding of family conflict can help both family firms and the larger economy.
Krishnan Nair and Edward J. Zajac
October 22, 2021
Is It Time to Raise Your Prices?
4 things for brands to consider as inflation provides more opportunities for growth.
Timothy Calkins
October 4, 2021
Yes, Consumers Care if Your Product Is Ethical
New research shows that morality matters—but it’s in the eye of the beholder.
Andrew Luttrell, Jacob D. Teeny, Richard E. Petty and Aviva Philipp-Muller
October 1, 2021
Honoring the Work of Ned Smith
A few of our favorite studies from a beloved colleague.
September 29, 2021
7 Sins of the Creative Brief
Why having a bad creative brief—or no brief at all—can sink an advertising campaign.
Derek D. Rucker and Kevin McTigue
September 15, 2021
See an Exciting Trend in That Chart? Proceed with Caution.
Some data-visualization techniques lead us to assume causality where it doesn’t exist.
Cindy Xiong, Joel K. Shapiro, Jessica Hullman and Steven Franconeri
September 7, 2021
How to Turn Your Pandemic Regrets into a Force for Good
Ruminating on all the things you didn’t accomplish? An expert on the psychology of regret explains why you should give yourself some grace.
Neal J. Roese
September 3, 2021
Marketers: Stop Dragging Your Feet and Start Using AI
Speed is a competitive advantage. A coauthor of the new book “The AI Marketing Canvas” explains why—and how—to get started.
Jim Lecinski
September 1, 2021
Expertise Can Be a Buzzkill
Becoming a subject-matter expert could dim your passion for the things you love.
Matthew D. Rocklage, Derek D. Rucker and Loran Nordgren
August 19, 2021
3 Ways AI Can Help You Improve Diversity
Your company already holds the data that can lead to sustainable change.
Brian Uzzi
August 4, 2021
Cannabis Now Comes in Coffee Pods and Peppermints. How Has That Changed Consumer Perceptions?
The answer has implications for both cannabis companies and policymakers.
Aimee Dinnin Huff, Ashlee Humphreys and Sarah J.S. Wilner
August 2, 2021
Does Positive ESG News Help a Company’s Stock Price?
A comprehensive new study finds that investors reward some—but not all—efforts.
George Serafeim and Aaron Yoon
August 2, 2021
Gig Workers Are Increasingly Rated by Opaque Algorithms. It’s Making Them Paranoid.
These systems can create an “invisible cage” for freelancers.
Hatim Rahman
August 2, 2021
How One Startup Is Approaching Its Return to the Office
Employees have moved out of state. Job responsibilities have changed. Bringing teams back will be complicated.
Andee Harris
July 16, 2021
3 Mistakes Brands Make When Targeting Customers
How to avoid common pitfalls like the “popular kid target” and other advice from the authors of the forthcoming book, The Creative Brief Blueprint.
Kevin McTigue and Derek D. Rucker
July 1, 2021
Employers Are Struggling to Hire Workers. Here Are 4 Things They Can Do about It.
Companies will need to address employees’ needs differently going forward.
Phillip Braun
July 1, 2021
Are Customers Skeptical of Eco-friendly Products?
New research pushes back on the idea that consumers reflexively distrust the performance of these products.
Alexander Chernev and Sean Blair
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