New Papers & Columns
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Will Gen-Z propel Chinese brands past international rivals?2021-07-19This May marked China’s fifth annual China Brand Day. The aim of the initiative has been to aid in a shift from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Created in China,’ from ‘China Speed’ to ‘China Quality,’ and from ‘… More
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Do carbon credits spell new opportunity for emissions producers?2021-06-28China is now taking steps to roll out a nationwide carbon emissions trading scheme. In the past, China relied mainly on administrative directives to curb carbon emissions. For many enterprises, howev… More
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Is now a good time to be an entrepreneur?2021-06-21Large-scale crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic can make things both complicated and terrible for start-ups. At the same time, however, the changes they bring almost invariably alter the opportunitie… More
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Success stories are hard to replicate, successful mind-sets maybe not2021-06-07‘Innovation’ is a buzzword which entrepreneurs and business professionals both love and hate. In any given industry, innovation is getting increasingly important and indispensable. Yet, when looking f… More
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Do Formula-1 Grands Prix boost tourism? Assessing how F1 hosting status impacts a country’s tourism industry2021-05-31As we emerge from the wreckage of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments and businesses are beginning to weigh the risks and benefits of allowing spectators to return to major international sporting event… More
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Are female leaders better suited to leading through crises? It’s possible.2021-05-25The role and influence of leaders on the regular operations of their organisations has been the topic of much research. But, when trouble strikes, are all leaders equally adept at guiding their ships… More
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The art of marketing blind boxes with eyes wide open2021-05-18Blind boxes, in terms of how they reach the consumers, are an innovation. Digging deeper into the issue, you will learn the very marketing of blind boxes is called probabilistic selling. More
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Bluff and bluster won’t stop competitor attacks when it comes to earnings reports2021-05-17When it comes to announcing earnings that are lower than expected, companies are often tempted to mask realities behind a convoluted wall of words. But is this approach really in their best interest? More
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A Matter of Time: CEO Temporal Focus and Succession Planning in Family Firms2021-05-10For any family-held business, the question of succession is a compelling and often time-sensitive one. A recent study now examines the effects of a CEO’s temporal focus (to what extent they focus on p… More
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How donors’ regulatory focus changes the effectiveness of a sadness-evoking charity appeal2021-05-04What does it take for charities to get the 'just right' level of emotional appeal in their marketing approaches? More