In the News
South Florida Business Journal - November 30, 2015 - The paper's "Five Things to Know" column included research by Claudia Townsend, an assistant professor of marketing, which found that online shoppers are nearly 80 percent more likely to choose the more expensive product or service option when video is used. Article
CNN en Español - November 24, 2015 - Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor of management, discussed business strategy during three segments on the internationally-televised business program "Fuerza en Movimiento."
Miami Herald - November 20, 2015 - An article about a study that found that people who are cynical in the workplace earn less money included quotes from Terri Scandura, a professor of management, who noted that layoffs and other organizational change can make people untrusting, which is why it's critical during those times for managers to communicate with employees, explaining the reasons for any changes, what is going to happen and who will be affected. Article
Christian Science Monitor - November 19, 2015 - An article about retailers using digital mirrors in fitting rooms included insight from Robert Plant, an associate professor of business technology, who compared the activity to that of online retailers, noting that "the idea that you're being stalked in a store is, I think, a bit creepy, as opposed to, it's only a cookie - they don't really know who I am." Article
Miami Herald - November 19, 2015 - The newspaper's "Starting Gate" blog published an article about a talk featuring the founder of Hotels.com, hosted by the School as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Article
CNN en Español - November 18, 2015 - Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor of management, provided insight on business strategy in a website article to promote an upcoming episode of the network's business program "Fuerza en Movimiento." Article
Wallet Hub - November 18, 2015 - The personal finance news website published an article about Black Friday shopping that included tips for getting a good deal from Michael Tsiros, a professor of marketing. Article US News & World Report - November 13, 2015 - An article about whether or not people should take money from retirement accounts to buy a home included insight from Andrea Heuson, who noted that one downside is that "from an investment standpoint, a 401(k) gives you much more flexibility as an investor than a house does. Article
US News & World Report - November 11 - The School's MBA program was cited for having the fifth highest percentage of underrepresented minority students. Article
Miami Herald - November 2, 2015 - An article about the success of Milam's grocery stores in South Florida included quotes from Arun Sharma, a professor of marketing, who noted that "the most important thing is retaining customers" and they've stuck to what they're good at." Article
Richmond Times Dispatch - November 1, 2015 - An article about the influence of daughters' opinions on leaders cited research by Henrik Cronqvist, a professor of finance, which found that companies led by CEOs with daughters are more socially responsible. Article
CNN Dinero - October 30, 2015 - The leading international Spanish language business program featured Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor management, in a live interview about the importance of Miami for Latin American businesses.
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