How to persuade people (hint: not by telling them they're stupid)
Professor Emeritus of Marketing Robert Cialdini helped Obama in the 2012 election and consulted Hillary Clinton's campaign. He shares what he'd advise the Democrats to do if they were to seek his help today.
W. P. Carey research: $313 billion in company revenue at risk due to poor products and services
Consumer problems are up, but corporate complaint-handling improves in 2017
Lucky stars? Culture, distance impact online review ratings
Five stars, one star or something in between? Ratings you give a restaurant are likely affected by where you grew up, when you visited the eatery, and how far away that establishment is. What’s more, others look at how much emotion you express when evaluating the helpfulness of your critique.
Gray-market sales: They’re not a black-or-white bane
Legal or not, companies often view third-party sellers as serious threats to revenue and profits. Associate Professor of Information Systems John Zhang's research shows that’s not always the case.
Apps and advertising: Now marketers can invest more wisely
Research by Professor of Information Systems Sang-Pil Han provides a model for mobile application analytics that helps media buyers know how much and where to spend for optimal ad return on investment.
Feeling like the Grinch? 'Customer rage' is real
As the holiday shopping season continues, a new survey shows just how unsatisfied Americans are with the products and services we buy.
8 ways your inner narcissist leads you to poor shopping decisions
Don't fall for deceptive ads to soothe your self-esteem. Instead, learn advertisers' tricks and avoid them with these tips.
Top takeaways from the 2017 Customer Rage Study
The latest survey found consumer problems are up and corporate complaint-handling improved.
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto
Marketing Chair and PetSmart Chair in Service Leadership Amy Ostrom wanted to understand how service robots might positively influence customers’ frontline experiences in the future.
Why you say yes, even when you don't want to
Research by Professor Emeritus of Marketing Robert Cialdini outlines six key principles of persuasion.