Marketing Chazen Web Journal Articles
April 15, 2009

Branding in China: The Challenge of Selling Starbucks Coffee in a Tea-Drinking Nation and Other Lessons

Daniel Spear MBA '09

Executives from multinational companies discuss their strategies and insights on building a brand in China, given the low brand loyalty and fickleness of Chinese consumers.

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September 12, 2008

"Ad-ding" It All Up: Identifying the Thai Advertising Industry's Success Drivers

Richmond Ezer Escolar MBA '09

Richmond Ezer Escolar shows how Thailand's unique history, culture, refined aesthetics and cost advantages make it one of the most attractive locations in the world for advertising.

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November 19, 2007

Marketing with Dan Henson, CMO of General Electric

Yolande Wilson MBA '07

Marketing in the multidimensional firm of General Electric is no easy task. Watch an interview with Dan Henson, CMO of GE and hear his insights into marketing at this global powerhouse.

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October 29, 2007

Branding in India Symposium

Joseph Mecca MBA '08

Global product lines have made some inroads in India with limited success. Experts from Leo Burnett, Gutenberg Communications, academia and design organizations debate the challenges of winning market share in India's complex and sophisticated market.

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June 15, 2007

For Italian Luxury Goods Companies, Less is Often More

Priscila Rodrigues MBA '07
Carrie Shuchart MBA '07
Alexander Haugh MBA '07

Through visits with Armani and Ferrari, a group of MBA students learned first-hand about positioning, waitlists, and Italian luxury.

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January 26, 2007

MTV World Presented by Nusrat Durani

Brad Fusco MBA '07

On November 14, the Media Management Association (MMA) and the South Asian Business Association (SABA) welcomed Nusrat Durani, general manager and senior vice president of MTV World.

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October 17, 2006

Brand Revolution in the Age of Consumerism: An Olympic Feat for China

Jay Hallen MBA '07

With a theme of "Brand Revolution in the Age of Consumerism: An Olympic Feat for China," Mr. Yung spoke about the recent evolution of marketing among Chinese corporations.

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September 14, 2006

Sesame Workshop: Going Global with Muppets

Jordan Bliss MBA '06
Zachary Block MBA '06
Matthew Hochbrueckner MBA '06
Todd Riffey MBA '06

Increasingly, Sesame Workshop has partnered with local producers to create new shows using Sesame characters and/or new characters to appeal to foreign audiences. Two case studies on market adaptation - Kosovo and Japan - examine the steps that Sesame Workshop has undertaken in its global expansion.

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July 31, 2006

Exploring Ecotourism in Ecuador

Lucia Darino MBA '06

This paper analyzes Ecuador's attractiveness and potential as an ecotourism destination and profiles the business activities of Yachana Lodge and Black Sheep Inn.

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