Smith Brain Trust
Why Walmart Is Buying Everything
January 30, 2019
Walmart has been buying up ecommerce businesses, as it seeks to better position itself against the only other retailer in its weight class, Amazon.com. It seems to be working.
Welcome to Globalization 4.0
Welcome to the new era of Globalization 4.0. Should you be encouraged, or worried? Maryland Smith’s Anil K. Gupta shares his insights.
Facebook’s Friendly Fraud
January 29, 2019
Apple got caught in 2013. Now it’s Facebook’s turn. A new report accuses the social media giant of knowingly duping children out of money to boost online game revenue.
Is This Job Too Good To Be True?
Often the standout job description will include signals that suggest you should steer clear – or at least temper your excitement while you do some digging.
Alumni
Building Bridges Between U.S., Africa
January 25, 2019
Different environments pose different challenges, which is why in
Faculty
In Search of Social Media Intelligence
Social media did not exist when Wendy
The Widening Effects of the Federal Shutdown
January 24, 2019
As the federal shutdown continues, now well past 30 days, its effects are spreading ever wider, Maryland Smith's Elinda F. Kiss writes. Here is what it looks like now.
Ingredients for a Great Super Bowl Ad
January 23, 2019
The really good Super Bowl commercials have it all. There’s story arc, memorable characters and emotion. Here's what to expect this year.
This Is the Car You’ll Wish You Bought at Tax Time
In the market for a new car in 2019? Hoping to buy a plug-in hybrid or full electric vehicle for the tax credit? They don't all qualify, warns Maryland Smith's Samuel Handwerger.
Feeling Unmotivated? Try Interval Working
January 18, 2019
Finding it hard to get started on some of those nagging items on your to-do list? Maryland Smith’s Nicole M. Coomber suggests you try “interval working.”
Schedule Your (Mini)Vacations Now
Does the start of the year have you dreaming of your next vacation? There’s no time like January to plan out your vacation strategy for the year.
Can the Avengers Save the Oscars?
January 17, 2019
Perhaps a band of superheroes is exactly what the Academy Awards ceremony needs. Left without a host, Hollywood’s biggest and most glamorous event might go on without one, instead featuring a whole cast of stars from Marvel’s Avengers franchise.
Pagination
