This Week in Business
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Why We Should Avoid the Effort to "Break Up" Big Tech
Herb Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Penn Carey Law Professor of Law, joins the show to discuss antitrust regulation for digital platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
85% of Workers Are Considering Changing Jobs for More Money or Better Work-Life Balance
Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn Senior Economist, joins the show to talk about hiring trends. This podcast originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Hiring & Career Development in 2024 special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why We All Need a Financial Health Day
Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing Wendy De La Rosa joins the show to discuss personal finances best practices for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MyFitnessPal CMO: Nutrition Is The Most Important Part of the Fitness Industry
Katie Keil, CMO of MyFitnessPal, joins the show to explain how MyFitnessPal works, and how nutrition impacts both our fitness and our health overall. This podcast originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Fitness special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Does the Option of Remote Work Impact Who Applies for Jobs?
Wharton Professor of Management David Hsu joins the show to discuss his new study on the future of remote and hybrid work and how remote work impacts who applies for jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SharkNinja: Post-Covid Business Has Continued to Accelerate via Specific Growth Strategy
Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja, joins the show to talk about the 2023 holiday retail season, the company's new product innovation and how it's engaging consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Way We Measure an Ad is Changing: Wharton Professor Explains Why
Wharton Professor of Marketing Dave Reibstein joins the show to discuss this week's marketing trends, including the impact of platform-specific advertising on consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does Online Data Collection Lead to Financial Fraud? New Research Seeks to Find a Correlation
Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance Huan Tang joins the show to discuss new research on consumer surveillance and financial fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's Behind the Recent Surge of Prime Age Women in the Workforce?
Alex Arnon, Director of Business Tax and Economic Analysis with the Penn Wharton Budget Model, joins the show to discuss the Penn Wharton Budget Model's new research on prime aged women and their employment and higher education rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Can We Expect for Remote and Hybrid Work in 2024?
Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss hybrid work policies, the labor market, and how AI will shape the workforce in the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI in 2024: What Can We Expect?
Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch reflects on the big changes brought by generative artificial intelligence and how it will continue to evolve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Estate Outlook for 2024
Wharton professor Susan Wachter joins the show to talk about what lies ahead for the U.S. housing and commercial real estate markets in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2024?
Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel joins the show to offer his predictions for the U.S. economy in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Do Company Leaders Make Decisions Around Future Growth When Technology is Constantly Innovating?
Ted Moser, Senior Partner with Prophet, joins the show to discuss digital innovation in customer loyalty and his new book, Winning Through Platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interest Rate Cuts Are on the Way. What That Means for the Housing Market
Wharton Professor of Finance Itamar Drechsler joins the show to talk about the Fed and why investors believe interest rate cuts are coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Future of Banking: How Can the Industry Increase Safety for Deposits?
Kelly Brown, Chairman and CEO of Ampersand, Inc., joins the show to discuss the current state of banking and how to revolutionize deposit management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Biden's New Council Fix U.S. Supply Chain Issues?
Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions Marshall Fisher talks about the Biden administration's new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience and how it may impact the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Private Market for Homeowners Insurance is in Turmoil
Wharton Professor of Real Estate Ben Keys joins the show to discuss how climate change can affect home insurance premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ad Spending is Increasing As We Head Into 2024. Here's Why
Todd Krizelman, CEO and Co-Founder of MediaRadar joins the show to discuss trends in ad spending and how media fragmentation is changing how branding agencies are reaching consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Week in Marketing with Wharton Professor Barbara Kahn
Wharton Professor of Marketing Barbara Kahn recaps the week's marketing news and trends with Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Workplace Wellbeing Is at a 12-year Low: Here's Why
Gene Lanzoni, Head of Enterprise Content for Guardian Life, joins the show to discuss Guardian Life's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits study and why economic and personal wellbeing is at its lowest levels since the report's inception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Brands Should Put Out Statements About Their Company vs. The Most Recent Global Issue
Joanna Piacenza, Head of Industry Intelligence for Morning Consult, recently joined the show to discuss why Americans want to see companies stick up for their employees, not politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alexa, Can You Do My Holiday Shopping? New Research Explores How Customers Use Technology to Shop
Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing Pinar Yildirim joins the show to discuss her new research on brand loyalty and shopping with technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is the Manufacturing Outlook for 2024? A Review of Deloitte's Outlook
John Coykendall, Deloitte's National Sector Leader for Industrial Products and Construction, joins the show to talk about the company's 2024 manufacturing outlook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Home Ownership Creates Stronger Marriages
Wharton’s Corinne Low joins the show to discuss new research that demonstrates how home ownership factors into relationships and lends security in a marriage contract, with important policy implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Successful Brands are Making it Easy to Co-Create with Consumers
Wharton Professor of Marketing Americus Reed joins the show to discuss the business of brand identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can ChatGPT Give Ethical Advice?
New research from Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch and research assistant Lennart Meincke pits ChatGPT-4 against The New York Times ethics column with surprising results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Virtual Sports Betting: How NFTs Are Transforming Digital Horse Racing
Jonathan Strause, CEO of Invincible GG, joins the show to discuss the company's virtual horse racing game and new virtual sports and gaming products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Consumers Will Keep Powering GDP Growth
Wharton's Nikolai Roussanov says the U.S. could round off 2023 with GDP growth of 2.5%-3% on the back of rising consumer spending and stable interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the Question of Scale is an Ongoing Question for Most Companies
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions, joins the show to discuss companies being profitable at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prospective Homebuyers: Is It Better to Wait out High Interest Rates or Reset Expectations?
Isabel Barrow, Director of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines, recently joined the show to discuss how homebuyers and potential sellers should approach the high interest, high inflation market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Lead to More Transformative Tech Acquisitions?
Harbir Singh, Wharton management professor and co-director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management, weighs in on Microsoft's successful acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard and what the transformative deal means for the tech industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Disney, Target & Taylor Swift: Wharton Professor Breaks Down Marketing Trends
Wharton Professor of Marketing David Reibstein joins the show to discuss recent marketing stories and trends, including the importance of storytelling to emotionally connect with customers, and the biggest issues facing marketers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People Are Worried That They're Going to Be Victimized by Cyber Crime
Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, joins the show to discuss the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the Right Policies Can Stabilize Federal Debt and Grow the Economy
Wharton business economics and public policy professor Kent Smetters, who is faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), discusses the latest analysis on federal debt and how Congress can address the issue with a few changes to fiscal policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do Retail Investors Care About Firms' ESG-Related Activities? New Paper Investigates
Christina Zhu, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Wharton, joins the show to discuss her new paper on how retail investors view firms' ESG-related activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yes San Francisco: Inside the First Ever Urban Sustainability Location-Based Challenge
Kwasi Mitchell, Chief Purpose Officer of Deloitte, recently joined the show to discuss Yes San Francisco, an urban sustainability challenge spearheaded by Deloitte, Salesforce, and the World Economic Forum that calls for innovative solutions to reimagine and transform the city of San Francisco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
California’s Latest Climate Disclosure Rules Will Be the Strictest in the Nation
Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Eric Orts explains how California's new climate disclosure laws differ from the SEC's proposed rule, and potential legal challenges to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hybrid Work is Here to Stay and is Essential to Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace
Lynn Haaland, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer at Zoom, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace and the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the UAW Strike Impact Growth of the Electric Vehicle Market?
Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor says the ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers -- General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis -- is not the only issue facing the EV market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As We Innovate, We Need Talent That Will Lead Global Sustainability Impact
Scott Atkinson, Global Sustainability Practice Co-Head at Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the future of climate funding as well as how the next generation of climate companies are scaling their efforts for impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Managing Risks Around M&A Deals: Why Do They Fail?
Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman explains why most M&A deals fail and how companies can prepare for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Much ESG Investing is Actually Happening? A New Paper Tries to Quantify
Wharton Professor of Finance Luke Taylor joins the show to discuss his new paper on green investments in the financial sector that analyzes how much ESG investing is actually happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Industrial Metaverse: Why a New Report Calls it the Future of Manufacturing
Paul Wellener, Principal, US Industrial Products & Construction Practice, Deloitte, joins the show to discuss the company's new report that looks at the future of the manufacturing sector and why it's being referred to as the "Industrial Metaverse." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Switzerland Tops the 2023 Best Countries Report
Marketing professor David Reibstein discusses the Best Countries of 2023, ranked by U.S. News & World Report, global marketing and communications services company WPP, and the Wharton School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Instacart's IPO: A Look at Their Timing, Valuation and Opportunities for Others
Wharton Professor of Management David Hsu joins the show to discuss the landscape of the IPO market, Instacart's IPO, and the promise of tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Strikes More Common in the US than in Europe?
Whitney Breer, author of "Leadership Starts With You," joins the show to discuss the differences between the US and Europe when it comes to unions, workers' rights and strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a Right Way to Brag at Work. Here's How
Wharton management professor Maurice Schweitzer discusses his latest research on dual-promotion and why it works better than excessive self-promotion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two-thirds of Households Have Locked in Mortgage Rates of 4% or Less
Lu Liu, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, recently joined the show to discuss mortgage interest rates and their impact on relocations, refinancing and lock-ins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Will See a Continued Growth of Consumer Power in the Retail Sector: Here's Why
Mark Matthews, Executive Director of Research for the National Retail Federation, joins the show to discuss the state of the retail industry and why traditional bricks and mortar retail isn't going anywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.