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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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Apr 7, 2016 • 27min
How North Carolina’s Anti-discrimination Law Is Redefining Corporate Activism
A controversial North Carolina state law that cancels a city’s move to protect LGBT rights has highlighted the increasing power and scope of corporate and CEO social activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2016 • 15min
The 4 C’s of Impactful Ad Campaigns
Colm Murphy group strategy director for advertising agency Droga5 discusses the process behind a successful campaign and how to keep fresh ideas flowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2016 • 25min
What the Panama Papers Mean for Transparency and ‘Dark Money’
The so-called “Panama Papers” track “dark money” flows globally over nearly four decades. They offer a rare opportunity for the U.K. the U.S. and other countries to check wrongdoings by anonymous firms say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2016 • 22min
The Titans of Globalization: 10 People Who Changed the World
Jeffrey E. Garten’s new book From Silk to Silicon pinpoints the 10 key people who changed the world and ushered in new eras of globalization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2016 • 20min
Part 2: European Private Equity: Market Outlook
European private equity exits hit a record 84 billion euros in 2014 due to receptive public markets and increased corporate M&A an EY study shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2016 • 14min
Sharing Solar and Social: One View of Cuba’s Economic Future
Jillian Manus of Structure Capital knows capitalism is coming to Cuba – but its transition from developing nation to modern world integration won’t be quite like any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2016 • 22min
Why Some Workplace Health Incentive Programs Don’t Work -- and Some Do
Plenty of companies give their employees monetary incentives to exercise lose weight or quit smoking. So why aren’t more of us getting healthier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2016 • 22min
Dana Perino: Inside the Bush White House and on the Future of the GOP
Dana Perino Fox News TV cohost and former White House press secretary to President George W. Bush shares her thoughts on the 2016 Presidential election season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2016 • 11min
Selling a Crazy Idea: How Radically New Products Can Gain Traction
Using the edible insect industry as a case study new Wharton research finds that radical creativity is most likely to be embraced by consumers when it’s parsed in terms that are familiar to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2016 • 26min
Gauging the Hits and Misses of Obama’s Cuba Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Cuba aimed to bring the two countries closer together and to strengthen business ties. But trust and human rights remain sticking points say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
