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.
Hungry to learn more about motivation
According to new research by Associate Professor of Marketing Adriana Samper, the ‘level effect’ affects indulgent food choices.
Persuasive giving
Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Psychology Robert Cialdini spent his career learning the art of persuasion. His work will live on at ASU.
When W. P. Carey Cupids build a business together
With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, there’s nothing better than a good old-fashioned love story with a couple who met at ASU, fell in love, and share their lives and work.
Influence your relationship using the 6 principles of persuasion
Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing Robert Cialdini's research can be used to positively guide our partners in an effort to strengthen our connection with one another.