World Class Faculty & Research / March 1, 2010

Research@Smith: Spring 2010

 

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Customer Satisfaction to Forecast Spending
Customer satisfaction is a better predictor of future consumer spending than any other factor.

Subjective Characteristics in Product Design
Understanding how objective and subjective characteristics jointly influence consumers’ purchasing decisions allows for better product design.

WOM vs. Traditional Marketing
Word of mouth marketing is more effective and has a longer carryover effect than traditional marketing methods.

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Spotlight on Marketing

Featured Researchers

Smith’s Center for Complexity in Business

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Smith Attracts Top Marketing Talent

Executive Profile: Shane Shrader, 
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