Newswise Feature Channel: Story Ideas: Business

Expert Available: The challenges facing incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

George Washington University — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:53 EST

Starbucks abruptly fired its chief executive this week and quickly replaced him with Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol. ...

Gw Experts: Ncaa Division I Basketball Tournament Kicks Off

George Washington University — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:05:22 EST

Mackenzie Scott's Yield Giving Announces $2 Million Grant to South Bronx's Health People to Expand Peer-to-Peer Education to Tackle Most Wide-Spread - and Preventable - Chronic Diseases Afflicting Residents of Poor and Minority Communities

Health People — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:05:37 EST

Today, we're excited to share that we've been selected to receive a $2million gift as an awardee of the Yield Giving Open Call. Our project was selected from among 6,353 applications from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico after a process of multiple levels of review, feedback, and diligence involving peer applicants and an external Evaluation Panel recruited for experience relevant to this cause. Health People is very grateful and excited to use these funds to develop our Community Training Institute, enabling us to effectively train other community groups across the city to implement peer-based chronic disease self-care and preventive education.

Women Eggplant Entrepreneurs Target Food Insecurity in Bangladesh

Cornell University — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:05:59 EST

An initiative by the Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant Partnership (IREP) is pioneering plant nurseries as a catalytic resource for food and economic security in Bangladesh, which is in turn supporting women entrepreneurs.

Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants

Washington State University — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:05:44 EST

As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study.

'Tis the season to get vaccinated: How to stay healthy through the holidays

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:05:02 EST

With virus cases rising and the holidays nigh, three expert from University of Michigan Health give their top 12 tips for avoiding or reducing the impact of COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia and whooping cough in adults and kids.

Is Less More? Or Is Less Sometimes Less? Examining the Consumer Trend Toward Minimalist Packaging in Consumable Products

American Marketing Association (AMA) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:40:24 EST

Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Georgia published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the consumer trend towards minimalist packaging in consumable products.

When Rentals Go Wrong: Study Explores Sharing Economy and Ways to Boost Good Customer Behavior

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:30 EST

The study is based on an extensive investigation of Rent the Runway and data from nearly 2,000 social media posts, 1,168 news media articles, Rent the Runway marketing materials, and interviews with bloggers and consumers.

GW Expert Available: Developing Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Among Indigenous Communities in the United States

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:19 EST

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

Newswise — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel

Newswise — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:30:40 EST

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

Scientists hit their creative peak early in their careers

Ohio State University — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:05:57 EST

A new study provides the best evidence to date that scientists overall are most innovative and creative early in their careers.

Strategic Brand Factors That Moderate the Impact of Business Cycles on Brand Equity

American Marketing Association (AMA) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:50:46 EST

Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology, George Mason University, and University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines how six brand attributes affect how well a brand performs during economic expansions and contractions.

Circular Economy to Boost the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Tsinghua University Press — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:05:44 EST

Circular economy is a brilliant concept that has found its way not only in elevating various aspects of our lives but also in solidifying future plans and goals for a sustainable society. In that sense, it also has high potential in achieving United Nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals (SDGs) that was adopted in 2015 with the motive of "transforming our world".

Men in Same-Sex Couples Suffer Earnings Decline When Preventative HIV-Medicine Is Available

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:55:06 EST

When expensive medicines that are proven to prevent HIV acquisition are available through employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI), annual earnings for men in same-sex couples decline and part-time employment increases. The labor market effects are largest for young white men, who are among those most likely to be taking HIV prevention drugs.

Maryland Smith Expert Available on U.S. Liquidity Risk from Crises in Germany and Italy

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:05:31 EST

GW Expert Available to Discuss Russia's Reduction of Gas to Germany

George Washington University — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:05:10 EST

WVU researchers see inflation hitting some businesses harder than others

West Virginia University — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:40:03 EST

Study Examines Health Benefits of Affordable Housing-Based Services in NYC

Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:30:03 EST

The JPB Foundation has provided a sizeable grant to the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health to fund a three-year study examining the impact of social, environmental, and health-related services in affordable housing settings on residents' health and quality of life.

FSU Offers Experts Who Can Comment as Inflation Continues to Soar

Florida State University — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:05:34 EST