Insights@Questrom Podcast

The Insights@Questrom Podcast digs a bit deeper into thought-provoking ideas on emerging business topics from faculty, alumni, and others from the Boston University Questrom School of Business. For more insights, visit insights.bu.edu

Insights@Questrom Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1

  How Leaders Turn Purpose Into Daily Behavior

  Jan 8, 202639 minS4

  <p>Purpose only matters when it shows up in decisions, incentives, and the everyday behavior of leaders and teams. With Dr. Peter Fasolo—Professor of the Practice and Director of the Human Resources Policy Institute at Boston University Questrom School of Business, and former CHRO of Johnson & Johnson—we dig into how to build a culture that lasts: one where values guide trade-offs, managers teach with time and perspective, and employees trust the why behind hard calls.<br/><br/>We explore what separates solid managers from transformative leaders, and why both roles are essential to carry strategy the last mile. Pete...

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  Episode #4

  Beyond Clicks and Sales: How Advertising Shapes Company Value in the Eyes of Investors

  Jul 17, 202526 minS3

  <p>What happens when Wall Street meets Madison Avenue? Despite billions spent annually on advertising, surprisingly little research has explored how these investments impact a company's stock price—until now.<br/><br/>Shubha Srinivasan, the Adele and Norman Barron Professor of Management and Professor of Marketing, pulls back the curtain on this critical relationship in our fascinating conversation about her groundbreaking research synthesizing findings from over 250 studies. She reveals three distinct pathways through which advertising influences firm valuation: the indirect route (via increased sales and profits), signaling value to investors, and building long-term brand assets.<br/><br/>The disconnect between ma...

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  Episode #3

  Tariffs and Their Economic Implications

  Apr 4, 202522 minS3

  <p>In this episode, JP Matychak and Mark Williams, Master Lecturer in Finance, discuss the complexities of tariffs, their implications for the US economy, and the recent changes in tariff policy announced by President Trump. They explore how tariffs function as a tax on imported goods, the burden they place on consumers, and the potential economic fallout, including inflation and recession. The conversation also delves into the long-term risks of relying on tariffs as a trade tool and suggests more constructive approaches to address trade imbalances.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p>Tariffs are essentially a tax on imported...

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  Navigating Internet Privacy: Unpacking Cookies, Dark Patterns, and Future Data Protection Challenges

  Feb 20, 202533 minS0

  <p>Unlock the secrets of internet privacy as we journey through the intricate world of digital cookies and their profound impact on our online lives. Featuring insights from Garrett Johnson and Tesary Lin of Boston UniversityQuestrom School of Business, we explore the evolution of privacy regulations and their influence on major browsers like Chrome. Discover how first-party and third-party cookies have transformed digital marketing, and learn about Google's innovative Privacy Sandbox initiative, which seeks to balance user privacy with the needs of advertisers and publishers.<br/><br/>We also shine a light on the controversial "dark patterns" in user interface...

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  Redefining Retirement: Navigating Emotional and Social Transitions with Insightful Strategies

  Jan 22, 202552 minS3

  <p>On this episode of Insights@Questrom, contributor Shannon Light chats with Kathy Kram, Professor of Management & Organizations, emerita, and Tim Hall, Professor of Management & Organizations, emeritus, about their co-authored book, Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You.</p><p>The discussion dives into retirement as a major life transition—one that goes beyond financial and health concerns to address deeper psychological, social, and structural challenges. Professors Kram and Hall share insights from their book, which is based on detailed retirement stories of 14 individuals and over 200 interviews. They explore how retiring involves reconstructing both identity and life structure, offering wi...

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