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- 5 Sep 2013
- Conference Presentation
The Color of Taste: Selling Food in Clear Packages in the Early-Twentieth-Century United States
By: Ai Hisano
This paper examines the role of color in the marketing and retailing of food products by focusing on the increasingly popular presentation of food in clear packages in the early-twentieth-century United States. In the 1910s, a candy company began using cellophane to... View Details
Hisano, Ai. "The Color of Taste: Selling Food in Clear Packages in the Early-Twentieth-Century United States." Paper presented at the CHORD Conference, Centre for the History of Retailing and Distribution (CHORD), Leeds, UK, September 5, 2013.
- Portrait Project
Auden Laurence
The kitchen was bright and bustling, filled with the smells of my dad’s cooking and the booming voice of my grandfather, a lifelong public servant. The bassinet was in the corner. I walked over to see this new “bundle of joy” for myself. And so my life began, with the... View Details
- 16 Apr 2020
- Research & Ideas
Has COVID-19 Broken the Global Value Chain?
dollars (or perceived that payments would be interrupted). Firms operating in the commodity markets also saw their revenues shrinking, and struggled to meet obligations in (dollar) debt. As a result, most of them turn to banks to obtain... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Feb 2022
- Op-Ed
Want to Prevent the Next Hospital Bed Crisis? Enlist the SEC
During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, many US hospitals could not provide enough beds to meet demand. Solving the problem of inadequate capacity is of utmost importance in the “new normal,” which requires recognizing the... View Details
- 12 Apr 2022
- Blog Post
The Many Languages of Medicine to Impact Care Delivery
stories, and partnering with them to help them meet their health goals. Being in the clinic was a great opportunity for me to apply what I previously learned in real-time to help a real patient. Unexpectedly, spending time with patients... View Details
- 11 Oct 2023
- Blog Post
A Journey of Discovery, Teamwork, and Impact with FIELD Global Immersion
have a curated, shared experience with other classmates. Nearly nine months into HBS, I found myself meeting new people and developing new friendships. I realized the beauty of HBS is that relationship building continues forever and I now... View Details
- Web
Contact Us - Research Computing Services
Contact Us Contact Us If you happen to be off campus or would prefer to attend virtually for any reason, you can also join us via Zoom: Web Conference Link: https://hbs.zoom.us/j/479352769 Audio-only Phone Dial In: 888-475-4499 (US Toll-free) or 877-853-5257 (US... View Details
- 04 Oct 2022
- What Do You Think?
Have Managers Underestimated the Need for Face-to-Face Contact?
(iStockphoto/SolStock) The COVID-19 pandemic changed the ways we worked, the ways we shopped, and the ways we interacted with others. It fostered some businesses—online selling, meeting services, and home entertainment—and nearly killed... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 07 Jun 2021
- Book
9 Tips from an Expert Fundraiser: Help Donors 'Invest in Their Passion'
ever larger the longer you worry about them. Get started and let your technique improve through practice. The longer you wait, the bigger the hurdles will seem in your mind until they become insurmountable and you never get started. 9. Develop a short customized pitch... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 15 Nov 2018
- Book
Can the Global Food Industry Overcome Public Distrust?
JamesBrey Food is the largest segment of the global economy. It is also widely recognized as more critical for human health than any pharmaceutical drug on the planet. But significant changes in the industry are making people lose trust in many institutions involved in... View Details
- 06 Nov 2023
MBA Program Open House
Join MBA Admissions staff and current HBS students for a campus tour, student-led Q&A, and Admissions information session. We look forward to meeting you! View Details
- 20 Jul 2021
- Research & Ideas
Bankruptcy Spells Death for Too Many Businesses
the 2019 Small Business Reorganization Act seeks to make it easier for small businesses to reorganize under Chapter 11—something smaller companies should seriously consider, Antill says. Before heading to court, managers considering bankruptcy should View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 01 Jun 2024
- News
Competing in the Age of AI
research. First, he often meets people who either view the still-developing technology as forever flawed—returning written answers riddled with factual errors or images of people with six fingers—or those who view it as “magic pixie... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 24 Oct 2018
- Blog Post
The Energy & Environment Club
working with Career and Professional Development (CPD) to achieve their internship goals. Eric Moch (MBA ’19) secured an internship at Tesla in the solar roof business after meeting “extensively with CPD career coaches to narrow down the... View Details
- 17 Nov 2023
MBA Program Open House
Join MBA Admissions staff and current HBS students for a campus tour, student-led Q&A, and Admissions information session. We look forward to meeting you! View Details
- 04 Dec 2019
- Book
Creating the Experimentation Organization
percent of core employees participate, with the ability to pull the trigger independently to virtually test anything at any time. To illustrate that point, Thomke describes the time an incoming CEO called a meeting to present a new logo... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 14 Feb 2019
- Blog Post
LOVE At HBS
in my life; expose my vulnerability, share my genuine self, and make them feel loved, accompanied and empowered. Carlos Marin, Class of 2020 You never know when you’re going to meet the love of your life. For us, it was as unexpected as... View Details
- 20 Aug 2008
- Op-Ed
The Time is Right for Creative Capitalism
evident in the success of large companies such as Costco, Jordan's Furniture, Southwest Airlines, Google, and even Starbucks, businesses that meet the needs of a broader set of stakeholders than shareholders. (A recent study of 30 such... View Details
Keywords: by Nancy Koehn
- 14 Feb 2022
- Blog Post
Celebrating Love @ HBS in 2022
to spend the day outside on a tree tour. I went expecting to meet other people, but no one else showed up. I couldn’t care less about the trees, but the person giving the tour was captivating. She wanted me to look at the trees, but all I... View Details
- 03 Oct 2023
Q&A with Admissions
This virtual session will be hosted by a member of the MBA Admissions Office Team and will include a short presentation on the MBA program as well as information on financial aid and admissions. This event is primarily Q&A based, so we encourage you to review our... View Details