holiday - Publications - Faculty & Research

21 Nov 2017
News

How Did Black Friday Become Part Of Thanksgiving?

29 Jan 2018
News

Sporting spectacle mixed with US razzmatazz: Super Bowl delivers an advertising touch down

March 2008 (Revised April 2008)
Case

Sony PlayStation 3: Game Over?

Outlines the challenges faced by Sony with the launch of its PlayStation 3. Information on the 2006 and 2007 holiday seasons and the success of rival consoles is outlined. In addition, the case allows examining the costs and revenues associated with a business model... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Cost; Revenue; Product Launch; Sales; Competition; Hardware; Entertainment and Recreation Industry

Citation

Educators

Purchase

26 Feb 2018
Research & Ideas

The Airbnb Effect: Cheaper Rooms for Travelers, Less Revenue for Hotels

traditionally earned their biggest margins when rooms were scarce and customers were forced to pay higher rates—such as in Midtown Manhattan on New Year's Eve. And it's good news for travelers who don't have to pay through the roof to get a roof over their heads during... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Travel

02 Dec 2014
News

Did 2014 Mark The End Of Black Friday?

15 Dec 2013
News

Three myths about gift giving

01 Jul 2019
News

On Independence Day, People Will Recite Frederick Douglass' Speech: 'What Is The Slave To The Fourth Of July?'

23 Feb 2022
News

Arthur Brooks on the Keys to Finding Happiness | How To Own Things

03 Apr 2020
News

Why Are Stores Are Running Low On Toilet Paper? It's Not Just Hoarding

12 Feb 2015
Video

Not Your Basic Business Books

24 Nov 2021
Blog Post

What Are You Grateful For?

For many in the U.S., Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and is a day to gather with family, friends, and loved ones. In that spirit of gratitude and thanks, we reached out to our Admissions student ambassadors and... View Details

09 Dec 2017
News

Resurgence a welcome new chapter for independent bookstores

30 Dec 2011
News

Sears Closings; Writing Letters

08 Mar 2021
Blog Post

International Women's Day Featured Stories

International Women's Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is an official holiday in at least 20 countries and grows in recognition each year. This year’s IWD theme is Choose to... View Details

29 May 2013
Blog Post

Gaining Career Traction

the holiday break, but also the excitement of FIELD II Immersion! I personally am traveling to Accra, Ghana, and couldn’t be more excited. I’ve never been to Africa before, so I’m excited to not only experience a new country, but an... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government