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- 16 Sep 2008
- First Look
First Look: September 16, 2008
private entities, as well as those whose features may proxy for higher quality. Larger entities are disproportionately targeted in litigation. I discuss how the findings are in large part consistent with the theoretical literature on the... View Details
- 06 Dec 2021
- News
Rescue & Recovery
permitted to continue working, whether they would be targeted for their ties to an American organization, or even if the funding could get through. The team paused programming at the height of the upheaval but McKenna hopes they’ll be... View Details
- 19 Oct 2011
- Research & Ideas
Designing Cities for a Sustainable Future
On a June day in Manhattan with temperatures heading into the 90s, a straphanger named Mike is taking his customary subway ride to work. People are grumbling about the heat, but hey, it's summer, it's supposed to be hot, and besides, "Whaddya gonna do?" New Yorkers... View Details
- 12 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
One Report: Better Strategy through Integrated Reporting
good results, particularly if financial and other incentives are tied to these results and commitments are in terms of future goals and targets. This was the case at Natura and UTC; both companies were candid about whether or not past View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 20 Aug 2007
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Using Investor Relations Proactively
communicate on commitments such as investments in biofuels or renewable solar energy. And this is not only targeted to ethical funds; it also allows a retail shareholder, for example, to go to a dinner saying he is proud to be an investor... View Details
- 16 Dec 2008
- First Look
First Look: December 16, 2008
million from advertising. The new CEO had to decide which of these three revenue sources he should focus on in the future and how this choice would influence the target customers, the service offerings, and the required capabilities.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 17 Nov 2015
- First Look
November 17, 2015
dollar or one quarter. The practice of making offers at round price-per-share levels is associated with the following unfavorable outcomes for the bidder: (1) higher purchase price for target shares, (2) lower probability to complete the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Dec 2012
- Research & Ideas
Why We Blab Our Intimate Secrets on Facebook
targeted advertising for the same reason: they didn't want anyone tracking their behavior. On the other hand, millions of people routinely share the most intimate details of their lives via various social media sites. With a series of... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 27 Apr 2009
- Research & Ideas
Building Businesses in Turbulent Times
announced a new strategy, which he called "One IBM." Having planted that stake in the ground, the company carefully chose what businesses to divest—its energy was then pointed toward the One IBM theme. Processes were streamlined, and layoffs were View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 15 May 2006
- Lessons from the Classroom
Women Find New Path to Work
choices they had made, the career choices they'd like to make in the future, and how they might actually take control of that and develop a strategic plan. New Path is a six-day immersion in everything you need to know to re-enter the professional work force. It was... View Details
Keywords: by Mallory Stark
- 09 Feb 2017
- News
Turning Disorder into Opportunity
identify risks and issues, and develop the business case. The two-month recruiting process for the first cohort included reaching out to organizations such as Autism South Australia, targeting verbal individuals age 20 to 30, either with... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Myers
- 29 Oct 2007
- HBS Case
Marketing Maria: Managing the Athlete Endorsement
over a course of a career or in the flash of an eye—just ask Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was a top endorsement target of clients such as Coca-Cola until he was disgraced earlier this year in a dogfighting scandal.... View Details
- 22 Jul 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #7: Turning Waste Heat to Power
together.” In April, Janice opened a Kanin Energy office in Houston. She noted that “Houston is the heart of the energy transition for the country and it’s important for us to be where the industrial emissions are. There are so many companies that have energy... View Details
- 26 Jan 2016
- First Look
January 26, 2016
local ethnic populations and identify a causal link between local networks and firm trade. We also show that firms are more likely to acquire target firms, and report increased segment sales, in countries to which they are connected.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 29 Jun 2015
- HBS Case
Consumer-centered Health Care Depends on Accessible Medical Records
to target high-risk patient segments with advice about exercise, nutrition, and other programs in an effort to minimize medical visits. The problem: insurers' claims data is not as current as hospitals' clinical data. In addition,... View Details
- 27 Sep 2004
- Research & Ideas
IBM Finds Profit in Diversity
company's Small and Medium-Sized Business Sales and Marketing organization from $10 million in 1998 to hundreds of millions of dollars in 2003. Another result of the task forces' work has been to create executive partner programs View Details
Keywords: by David A. Thomas
- 16 Apr 2001
- Research & Ideas
Brand Power from Wedgwood to Dell: Part One
value-added differentiation. And clearly, that is what Wedgwood, and Heinz, and Marshall Field used it for. How did they do that? Let's look at each and see how they dealt with that challenge. Targeting With Elegance Wedgwood created a... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 13 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
Harvard Students Reflect on COP28
before it grows into what it was meant to be: a conference where we set ambitious targets and hold the world accountable for climate action. We need binding agreements with strong language and ambitious targets. We need more transparency... View Details
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
One-on-One with Jim Breyer
business plan with a clear path to financial success? Absolutely. With Facebook, we saw an opportunity to build a deep and growing engagement with a targeted demographic. Very typically we look for a business plan that demonstrates... View Details
- 29 Jan 2007
- Research & Ideas
The Business Press Is a Watchdog that Bites
by advertising revenue. On the other hand, he detected clear bias in the types of companies that the press targets for special scrutiny. For this reason, business people are wise not to underestimate the ability of the press—particularly... View Details