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.

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.

Advertising in an AI Era

Artificial intelligence is transforming and disrupting industries. And advertising is no exception. Here's how AI has already changed the industry, and how it's evolving.

99 Men and 1 Woman?

After the uproar over the Forbes list, Maryland Smith experts compile a quick list of their own, with just a few of the women that should make any list of innovators.

Apple, Disney and Your Strained TV Budget

You already pay for Netflix, Amazon Prime and other video streaming services. Soon you will need to add Apple TV+ and Disney Plus to your growing list of subscriptions.

Why Disruptor Brands Are Booming

Nearly half of Americans have bought stuff from a direct-to-consumer brand. Here's why those consumers are such a coveted group, and why more and more brands are borrowing from the DTC playbook.

Good, Better and Best Design for Branded Mobile Apps

Companies win when you put their branded mobile apps on your smartphone. But if the goal is to maximize firm value, new research suggests good, better and best ways to approach design.

Crowdsourcing for Ideas? Do This.

Research explores how companies can structure innovation tournaments to drive meaningful results.

Why Freebies Sometimes Backfire

Consumers love getting something for nothing. The marketing strategy works great to grow revenue when done right but sometimes backfires.

Getting You To Pay in a Freemium World

Firms that adopt a freemium model hope to entice people to become paying customers. They often fail. Research shows how they can succeed.

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