Thought Leadership

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.

Marketing
Why NBC’s Peacock Is Poised To Ruffle Some Feathers

NBCUniversal isn’t worried about ruffling a few feathers with its new streaming service. In fact, it’s hoping to.

Jan 22, 2020
Finance
The Case Against Commuting

Here are lots more reasons to be annoyed by your commute.

Jan 21, 2020
Accounting and Information Assurance
Tax Rules for College Students And Their Parents

A Maryland Smith expert describes the clever – and entirely legal – loophole his dad used to reduce his income tax and how that loophole has changed.

Jan 21, 2020
Marketing
The Expanding Dominion of Alipay

Cash may be king in much of the world, but in China, Alipay wears the crown.

Jan 20, 2020
All the Buffetts
Finance
All the Other Warren Buffetts

'The Warren Buffett of Britain'? 'The Warren Buffett of India'? 'The Warren Buffett of technology'? If it seems like it's hard to keep up with all the Warren Buffetts, don't worry. Here's the secret.

Jan 06, 2020
Management and Organization
New Year’s Resolutions for the Office

It’s a new year, and you’re probably considering some resolutions. What if your workplace was also thinking about some resolutions and looking for a path to self-betterment?

Jan 02, 2020
Marketing
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.

Dec 19, 2019
Marketing
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.

Dec 13, 2019
Marketing
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.

Dec 12, 2019
Marketing
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.

Dec 12, 2019

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