Maryland Smith Research

June 1, 2021
Here’s What Killed Atari And How Today’s Platforms Can Avoid The Same Fate

In the 1980s, Atari ruled the video game universe. Game developers flocked to the pioneering platform, churning out new titles. But most games developed for Atari were not Pac-Man-level quality, and that ultimately led to the platform’s demise.

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June 1, 2021
How Brands Can Use Facebook To Figure Out If People Like Them
A new machine-learning algorithm can sort through social media posts to truly understand how consumers see brands.
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May 14, 2021
Brand Reputations Rise and Fall. Managers Can Watch It in Real Time.
New research uses AI-based text analysis tool to track how a brand’s reputation rises or falls, moment by moment, on brand-related events.
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May 13, 2021
How To Keep Teams From Crumbling in Times of Disruption
When a team experiences any big disruption, having an environment where people feel welcome to speak up can help everyone to process shocks and to recover, finds new research.
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May 13, 2021
Are Paid Mobile Apps Still A Thing … And Should They Be?
New research has a message for app developers: Don’t rule out introducing a paid app just because it seems like the industry is swamped by free ones.
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May 13, 2021
Want To Change Behaviors At Your Organization? Use Peer Pressure.
When organizations want to make lasting changes, they should use peer pressure, finds new research.
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May 11, 2021
Are Your Co-Workers Out To Get You Because You’re Paranoid?
A lot of people feel paranoid at work, especially those without power. And organizations should take note because that paranoia can turn into aggressive behaviors, finds new research.
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May 6, 2021
Here’s What Happens When New Employees Speak Up.
New employees bring fresh perspectives but whether they speak up with ideas and feedback often depends on the manager they are paired with, finds new research.
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April 27, 2021
In Accounting Research, a Move Toward the Inductive?
Data analytics and machine learning are transforming the world of accounting research.
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April 22, 2021
How Online Ads Help You Shop Faster
New research finds online advertising can help consumers quickly find the items they want – and weed out the rest – on shopping websites.
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