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The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
December 19, 2019
Why China's Li Ziqi Is Popular – And Controversial
She captured a People's Choice Award from People's Daily, the largest newspaper group in China, but not everyone was pleased.
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Why China's Li Ziqi Is Popular – And Controversial
December 13, 2019
What To Binge Watch Over Winter Break
Ready to get cozy and catch up on some of the movies and TV shows you've missed? Maryland Smith faculty have some recommendations.
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What To Binge Watch Over Winter Break
December 12, 2019
Xiaomi and China’s Smartphone Market
There was a lot of excitement in China this week about Xiomi Corp., as the world’s fourth-largest smartphone maker launched its very affordable 5G smartphone “for the masses.” Our expert shares some insights.
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Xiaomi and China’s Smartphone Market
December 12, 2019
The Super Bowl Is Officially Hot Again
Brands still on the fence about whether to buy Super Bowl air time may just have to hope for better luck next year. For the first time in five years, commercial spots have sold out, well ahead of the big game.
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The Super Bowl Is Officially Hot Again
December 5, 2019
Bargaining Power on Daily Deal Sites: It's About Scale
Online daily deal platforms can see a direct correlation between the amount of bargaining power and platform size with merchants, new research shows.
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Bargaining Power on Daily Deal Sites: It's About Scale
December 3, 2019
Roll Call for Plant-Based Meat and Milk
What’s your definition of a 'burger' or 'milk'? If it includes plant-based alternatives, meat and dairy industry executives want to change that. But should they?
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Roll Call for Plant-Based Meat and Milk
November 20, 2019
The Trend Already Changing How You’ll Shop for Gifts
What until very recently seemed like a futuristic pipe dream is increasingly market commonplace, as retail companies across consumer sectors roll out augmented reality (AR) experiences.
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The Trend Already Changing How You’ll Shop for Gifts
November 12, 2019
How Apple and Disney Are Shaking Up Streaming
Disney+ and Apple TV+ are here, and the hotly anticipated – and attractively priced – streaming services are stirring some questions in the increasingly crowded on-demand entertainment industry.
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How Apple and Disney Are Shaking Up Streaming
November 12, 2019
Standing Out On Streaming’s Crowded Stage
How many streaming entertainment options are too many? A new study examines what industry leaders must do to hold the spotlight.
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Standing Out On Streaming’s Crowded Stage
November 5, 2019
In Luxury, Trying To Avoid Barneys' Fate
For others in the luxury retail space, Barneys, crushed by bankruptcy and sold in pieces, is a warning.
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In Luxury, Trying To Avoid Barneys' Fate