Phoenix Mercury see bright future after Bally's partnership
The three-time WNBA champion was recently presented a deal that was too good to pass up: a 15-year partnership, the first such deal for an American professional women’s sports team.
The 'Godfather of Influence' has a new way to be more persuasive
Famed for creating the Six Universal Principles of Influence, persuasion expert Robert Cialdini has now added a seventh rule: Unity, to which he devotes a 73-page chapter in the revised, expanded edition of his 5 million-copy bestseller, 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.'
Arizonans celebrate Mother's Day, one year after lockdown
Marketing expert expects highest consumer spending on Mother's day than in previous years.
How to use marketing perks to get customers to talk about you
Word-of-mouth marketing efforts can either help or hinder a business depending on how they're framed and perceived by consumers, according to new research by Assistant Professor of Marketing Monika Lisjak.
Amy Ostrom named interim dean of ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business
Amy Ostrom, chair of the Department of Marketing and PetSmart Chair in Services Leadership, has been appointed interim dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Ostrom succeeds Amy Hillman, who had served as the school’s dean since March 2013.
CDC wants to use 'I got my COVID-19 vaccine!' stickers to encourage vaccinations
Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing Robert Cialdini says the stickers can create a sense of belonging.
ASU inducts 4 new members into W. P. Carey School of Business hall of fame
A pharmaceutical executive, a career entrepreneur, an Arizona attorney, and an NFL executive have been inducted intot the W. P. Carey School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame.
Can consumers form emotional bonds with objects? ASU professor says yes
During the pandemic, many people want to be with loved ones — and can’t. Professor of Marketing Naomi Mandel says consumers who feel socially isolated often buy nostalgic items, which is an example of what she calls ‘compensatory consumption,’ in her new research.
Can e-commerce save retail?
Professor of Marketing Ruth Bolton shares why digital technologies alone can't rescue retail. She explains that companies must integrate the digital, physical, and social aspects of shopping to satisfy the majority of their customers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for avoiding coronavirus scams
Whenever there is uncertainty, scammers try to take advantage of the fear and confusion. This is no different during the COVID-19 pandemic.