Gies News Articles
Oct 07
PODCAST: What's in a name? The secret to product survival in competitive industries
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure.
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Sep 29
PODCAST: Gies Business alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner
Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey.
Sep 09
PODCAST: The Surprising Truth Behind Loving your Favorite Food
In our latest episode of Research Reverb, Gies College of Business professor Maria Rodas explains why "love" might just be blinding when it comes to taste.
Aug 26
PODCAST: Why High-Status Teams Get More Effort (and What Leaders Can Do About It)
New research reveals that group status within an organization is a major driver of how much effort we put in. In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Jeff Lowenstein discusses his work on nested group dynamics, where we explore how our group’s standing (high or low) influences our choices and behaviors at work.
Aug 19
PODCAST: Professor Tatyana Deryugina on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
20 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Gies Business Professor Tatyana Deryugina shares what her research reveals about the storm - from disaster recovery and resilience to the unexpected outcomes of forced relocation.
Jul 21
PODCAST: Gies Business Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater
Branding a business school isn’t about marketing buzz—it’s about authenticity and purpose. Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater joins The Gies Download to reveal how - and why - the Gies Business brand was built.
Jun 16
PODCAST: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner
From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.
May 20
PODCAST: Can Community Notes really stop misinformation on social media?
In this episode of Research Reverb, we explore the effectiveness of crowd-sourced fact-checking systems in combating misinformation, focusing on X (formerly Twitter) and its "Community Notes" feature.
May 06
PODCAST: How mobile app failures disrupt in-store shopping journeys
Ever had an app crash just as you were about to make a purchase? You're not alone, and it could cost businesses millions! In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep with Gies Professor Unnati Narang into the surprising impact of mobile app failures on retail.
Apr 22
PODCAST: Earnings manipulation revealed: What executives are really saying
What if we could hear directly from executives about the prevalence of accounting fraud? For the first time, we’re getting estimates straight from the source, and the results might surprise you.
Apr 08
PODCAST: The hidden costs of cheating - Lessons from the Houston Astros scandal
In the second episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney unpack three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses.
Apr 01
PODCAST: Gies alumnus, accounting pioneer Lester McKeever
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.