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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.
Our Question of Self Becomes More Important as We Delve Deeper into the World of AI
Wharton Professor of Marketing Stefano Puntoni joins the show to talk about a recent article he wrote for Harvard Business Review on how AI affects our sense of self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Private Companies with Less than $200M in Revenue are Facing Greater Challenges
Wolfe Tone, U.S. Deloitte Private Leader & Vice Chair, joins the show to discuss Deloitte's recent survey of U.S. C-level private business leaders about their near-term strategies for navigating financial risks and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Zillow's 1% Down Payment Program Help the Housing Market?
Wharton’s Benjamin Keys weighs in on Zillow’s new 1% downpayment loan, saying the fintech firm is trying to innovate in a housing market that just isn’t moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penn President Magill: Leadership is a Rare Privilege & Opportunity
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss her first year at Penn and strategic planning process, her experience and leadership style, and the state of higher education overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why We Shouldn't Leave Low-income Americans Out of the Financial Bill of Rights
Wharton professor Wendy De La Rosa joins the show to discuss how tens of millions of low-income Americans won’t benefit from the CFPB's pending regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is ChatGPT Better at Creativity and Problem Solving than MBA Students?
Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions Christian Terwiesch joins the show to discuss a new Mack Institute paper on how ChatGPT is a better innovation "ideator" than MBA students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Stakeholders Are a Critical Component in Long-Term Value Creation
Vit Henisz, Vice Dean & Faculty Director of Wharton's ESG Initiative, joins the show to discuss his new paper on the impact of value versus purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the Timing of the Fitch Downgrade of the U.S. Is Worrisome
As uncertainty over a durable agreement on the debt ceiling persists, the solution is to either raise taxes or cut expenses, Wharton’s Itay Goldstein said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Importance of Shareholder Value Has Grown at the Expense of Employees
Peter Cappelli, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his book, "Our Least Important Asset" and the impact of financial accounting on hiring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2030 EV Goal is Going to Require a Rapid Expansion of Charging Stations
Jim Hurless, Global Real Estate Leader for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, CBRE, joins the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the global expansion of EV charging stations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is There a Benefit to Call All Employees Back to the Office Full Time?
Wharton Associate Professor of Management Iwan Barankay joins the show to discuss whether companies should require their employees to return to the office full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How AI is Dramatically Impacting the Future of Education
Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy, joins the show to discuss the future of education and how generative AI is going to help teachers better assist their students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Consumers Place a Unique Value on Human Labor: Wharton Professor Explains
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss a recent op-ed he wrote for The Wall Street Journal that argues why consumers value human touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bringing Attention to the Importance of the Chief Information Security Officer Role
Scott Thompson, Partner with Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the results of the 2023 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Makes a Blockbuster?
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger talks about his research on how language shapes engaging content in movies, books, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023 is the Most Normal Year for the Restaurant Industry in Four Years
Hudson Riehle, SVP of Research at the National Restaurant Association, joins the show to discuss the state of the industry. This interview originally aired as part of Business of the Restaurant Industry special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Policymakers Can Learn From This Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for Teachers
A new study from professor Benjamin Keys finds the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program broken and raises broader issues on how student aid programs could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Study Analyzes Global Careers and How International Moves Impact Pay & Outcomes
Martine Haas, Wharton Management Professor and Director of the Lauder Institute, joins the show to discuss new research into how global careers unfold over time and how it impacts compensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Walmart Urgent Care Compete With Existing Clinics?
Walmart is moving forward with plans to open more health centers across the country. But Wharton’s Mark Pauly says the retailer isn’t set up to provide continuity of care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Does a Startup Change Its 'Pivoting Behavior' After Its Founder Leaves the Company?
Danny Kim, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his research on the impact of a loss of a founder in a start-up environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Job Market is Way More Resilient Than Any of Us Expected: Here's Why
Guy Berger, Principal Economist and Head of Macroeconomics at LinkedIn, joins the show to discuss the job market and what it's like to be a job seeker right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meta’s Threads Toppled Twitter in a Week. Will the Success Continue?
Meta’s new social platform Threads is off to an impressive start, but can it continue its initial success against Twitter? Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.