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Twitter has changed the advertising world a development that company vice president Shailesh Rao describes as a positive-sum game for traditional and social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California’s drought-related water usage regulations will work best if they become a social norm with a higher level of awareness says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a data-driven approach to managing people at work help organizations make better HR decisions? Wharton professors Cade Massey and Adam Grant share their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Germanwings suicide-crash has focused attention on the pressures pilots face and how airlines can respond. Experts call for better training and health monitoring of pilots among other improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuba has been steadily liberalizing its economy. The likely reconciliation with the U.S. will drive a new entrepreneurial rush according to Hugo Cancio CEO of Fuego Enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month’s copyright infringement case over the song “Blurred Lines” has implications for the entire industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. businesses may have big opportunities in Cuba after sanctions are lifted. However they will have to compete and earn their place according to a former Canadian ambassador to Cuba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Google stares at fresh trouble in Europe over antitrust issues it may feel the heat back in the U.S. too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In bestselling author Charlene Li’s new book she challenges leaders to use social technologies to connect with their customers and employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good intentions aren’t enough — Wharton experts say it takes a sustained authentic effort for companies to successfully become part of the conversation on complex social issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Dhawan discusses her new book and what she and coauthor Saj-nicole Joni call ”the power of connectional intelligence.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As McDonald’s promises chicken free of human antibiotics it wins on both food safety and marketing strategy. Experts discuss the gains -- and challenges -- for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridgeway Capital founder John Montgomery speaks with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about his core values: Integrity performance efficiency and service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the world garbage in the oceans remains a big problem. So how do we get the world to recognize this problem and stop the dumping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some thought Obamacare would mean the end of employment-based insurance. While that did not happen the threat has not fully lifted according to Wharton’s Mark Pauly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. prepares to normalize ties with Cuba big opportunities await the telecom industry. However laws to facilitate and protect investments are critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business leaders often find themselves focused on short-term goals that distract them from creating a longer-term strategy according to a new book co-authored by Wharton’s Paul Schoemaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the relationship between the United States and Cuba evolves so does the potential for U.S. investment in the island nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three credit bureaus this week signed a settlement with the New York AG’s office pledging to repair consumer disputes and increase scrutiny. Will they walk the talk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. technology companies face hard choices as China’s new antiterrorism law requires uncomfortable disclosures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firms have employed wide-reaching programs to help their millennial workforce learn and grow which in turn helps with retention and recruitment says Goldman Sachs chief learning officer Jason Wingard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift’s bid to trademark phrases from her songs highlights a shift in the music industry’s business and branding models intellectual property experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Knowledge in 5 podcast former FCC chairman Reed Hundt discusses the implications of the agency’s recent ruling on net neutrality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart’s modest wage increase may be a smart way to keep the company’s options open regarding future raises but it may not sufficiently inspire workers according to Wharton’s Adam Cobb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An “open Internet ” free of entry bans throttling or paid prioritization won the day in a big FCC ruling. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains the business implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.