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Mad Dash for Cash Drives Biggest Month for Follow-on Offerings Since the Financial Crisis

“There’s still uncertainty about what the future holds with vaccines and a second wave [of COVID-19 infections], so while the window of opportunity is available, it makes a…

June 15, 2020

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America’s Stay-at-Home Seafood Binge Now Faces Virus Threat

"Once consumers learn a few seafood recipes they like, they are likely to continue cooking seafood at home," said Rebecca Hamilton, professor of marketing at Georgetown'…

June 12, 2020

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When (And How) Will Pro Sports Return?

Marty Conway, adjunct professor of sports marketing, discusses how and when sports will.…

June 5, 2020

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Dealing With Disruptive Dislocations

An op-ed by Michael Czinkota, associate professor of marketing and international business: "The global uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus disruption intensifies. Questions…

June 3, 2020

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Georgetown Hosts Annual IBM Georgetown MBA Case Competition Virtually

This year’s IBM Georgetown MBA Case Competition overcame unexpected challenges as it transitioned to a virtual environment due to the impact of coronavirus. This annual…

June 1, 2020

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Office Hours: Thomas Cooke on the Future of Various Industries Post-Coronavirus

COVID-19 has brought many industries to a complete standstill, causing massive job and revenue losses. The travel, tourism, and hospitality industries are taking the brunt of the…

May 29, 2020

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How Companies are Becoming Creative with Accounting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aside from monitoring new adjusted metrics, investors should also look at whether companies are piling too many negative charges into the pandemic-affected quarters in order to…

May 28, 2020

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Coronavirus is Forcing Uber to Return to its Start-up Roots

“I think if you’re not using this time to think about strategic alternatives to reinvent at least part of your business offerings, then you’ll get passed by,” said Jason…

May 26, 2020

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Dealing with Disruptive Dislocations

An op-ed by Michal Czinkota, associate professor of international business: "The global uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus disruption intensifies. Questions of human safety…

May 22, 2020

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Office Hours: Christie Nordhielm Explains How Both Consumers and Retailers are Adapting Amid COVID-19

With the increasing e-commerce demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are shifting their focus to accommodate consumer needs. Christie Nordhielm, associate teaching…

May 19, 2020