Global Pulse

The Global Pulse is a short, 2-3 minute video series released on Wednesdays featuring Maryland Smith faculty who break down a trending global topic and why it matters to you.

If you're interested in being featured on an upcoming video or would like to propose a topic to discuss, please contact Marina Augoustidis at maugoust@umd.edu.

Latest Episode

In this week's Global Pulse, Marketing Clinical Professor Henry "Hank" Boyd explains the recent merger between McCormick & Company and Unilever, highlighting how combining their products could allow them to dominate the entire cooking “flavor ecosystem” and create powerful marketing opportunities like bundled meal solutions and stronger retail influence. While the deal could drive growth and align with consumer trends, he also raises concerns about excessive market power, regulatory scrutiny, reduced competition, and potential job losses, noting that its overall impact remains uncertain.

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