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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 20, 2016 • 25min
Will Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Deliver on Its Promises?
Philadelphia has taken the lead among big cities in levying a soda tax to raise revenue and promote healthier diets for residents. But the impact on beverage consumption and consumer health is uncertain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2016 • 26min
Will Microsoft’s LinkedIn Purchase Pay Off?
Microsoft is entering the social networking space with LinkedIn and it could find new revenue streams by monetizing products at both companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2016 • 11min
How Social Activism Impacts Corporate Political Clout
New Wharton research examines the delicate balancing act among corporations politicians and social activists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2016 • 24min
Selling Luxury: How High-end Brands Are Embracing the Internet
Luxury retailers are exploring how to harness the power of online channels in a way that augments their image their customer service and ultimately their profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2016 • 28min
What Will the Orlando Shooting Mean for Gun Control?
The case for gun control in the U.S. has never been stronger after the Orlando shooting that claimed 49 lives experts say. What’s the road ahead for legislation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2016 • 26min
How Wells Fargo is Reaching the Digital Customer
Wells Fargo CMO Jamie Moldafsky describes the bank’s digital transformation to meet the heightened demands of today’s consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2016 • 13min
‘Invisible Influence’: What Really Shapes Our Decisions
Jonah Berger takes us inside the conscious and unconscious ways that social influences shape our decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2016 • 28min
New Food Labeling Guidelines: Will Consumers Bite?
The latest White House move to make food labels more informative helps in the broader drive towards a healthier America. But the big challenge is in finding ways to change people’s food habits say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2016 • 26min
On the Brink: How a Brexit Could Fracture a Fragile Europe
A U.K. exit from the European Union could tip the struggling region into recession says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2016 • 27min
The Legacy of Muhammad Ali: ‘The Greatest’ Promoter
Muhammad Ali was promoter extraordinaire a huge fundraiser for worthy causes and in many ways changed the face of America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
