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As leaders in their fields, Quinlan faculty and staff are often quoted in local and national publications on critical business issues.
December 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Thinking of going from gas to electric? We find out what it would take to make the switch→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins the Reset cast to talk about home energy sources, and transitioning from gas to electric power.
November 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Trump’s cabinet picks vow to push for ‘energy dominance’ over climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and their potential impact, as well as potential safeguards at the state level. - The Wall Street Journal
How to Spot Fake Online Reviews→
Associate Professor Shabnam Azimi shares how humans have a difficult time spotting fake reviews online.
October 2024
- FOX 32
Sports betting: College students face big risks in pursuit of fast cash→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares why sports gambling has been exploding in popularity. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for climate, the environment and energy in the Chicago area→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the environental policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. - The Loyola Phoenix
From a Professor: Get Involved in This Election→
Senior lecturer Eve Geroulis reflects on her time at Loyola and the current political landscape and encourages students to be involved in the upcoming presidential election. - FOX 32
NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval→
Instructor Noah Henderson speaks to FOX 32 on the impacts of a 2.7 billion-dollar NCAA NIL settlement. He provides ongoing coverage on Sports Illustrated.
September 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Sensors in Chicago’s rivers could tell you whether it’s safe to kayak, swim→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on sensors in the Chicago River that detect dangerous levels of bacteria. - FlagerLive
When Retirement Stirs Fears of Irrelevance→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics, speaks on how a person's career can also give the person purpose. - Crain's Chicago
Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law→
Adjunct Instructor Bobby Achettu is named to Crain's Chicago's 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to host inaugural Urban Birding Festival→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss Chicago's innagural Urban Birding Festival, as well as the challenges facing birds and biodiversity.
August 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How Trump, Harris climate policies could affect Chicago→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins the discussion on Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' environmental plans and how they could impact Chicago. - CBC
Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans for 'creepy' behaviour — and she's not the only one→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about breakout star Chappell Roan and her public frustration with obsessive fans, and similar remarks from Halsey. - CNN
TikTok has fallen hard for yet another grocery store staple→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how culinary influencers are using ingredients like cucumber to create recipes that viewers find creative and familiar, and how those vidoes influence sales. - Advertising Specialty Institute Central
How an NCAA Settlement Could Change the College Athletics Merch Game…Again→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how the results of an NCAA lawsuit could fundamentally change how student athletes are compensated. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can turning trash into jet fuel make air travel more sustainable?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the effects of air travel and polution on the environment, and unique ways to mitigate its impact.
July 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How cloud computing causes environmental harm→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about the increased power consumption of cloud computing and the effects on climate. - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Influencer payments hidden from taxpayers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about an infuencer campaign by the city of Las Vegas. - CBC
Anger and awe as Ambanis prepare for billionaire heir's extravagant wedding→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten offers insight into the wedding of Avant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo! Canada and Espanol.news. - Market Watch
Opinion: ‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns→
Adjunct Instructor Jeffrey Bierman shares his opinion on rising tech stocks, especially those involved with AI.
June 2024
- TechTarget
6 steps toward more sustainable supply chain practices→
Associate Professor Çerağ Pinçe speaks on the importance of sustainability in supply chains - Fast Company
Welcome to the age of the AI-optimized building→
The Schreiber Center, home of the Quinlan School of Business, is featured as an innovator for using AI to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions. Similar coverage appeared in Bloglovin'. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to Mars: Zooniverse invites you to discover your inner scientist→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the Zooniverse program at Alder Planetarium. - Sports Illutrated / Fan Nation
NIL Threatens the Future of European Basketball→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how NIL programs in college basketball are having ripple effects in European basketball leagues.
May 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Who wins during the cicada eruption of 2024? It turns out it’s the caterpillars→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility discusses the 2024 cicada double-brood event and the lasting effects on our ecosystem. - BevIndustry
NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses the variables of NIL regulation across the country and how opportunities are arising for partnerships with beverage companies - Spectrum News
New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses new federal legislation that could help international student athletes gain equal treatment in NIL deals. - Forbes
Sephora And Ulta Aren't Meeting The Needs Of Young Consumers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about early teenage consumerism, especially around beauty brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Climate change is a threat to freshwater. Chicagoans are working on solutions→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, and 2022 Abrams Challenge winner and CEO of Tikal Industries Christian Guerrero spoke on the challenges of climate change and freshwater.
April 2024
- Canvas8
How South Korea’s celebrity gamers build dedicated fandoms→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten is a featured expert in a Canvas8 report on celebrity gamers in South Korea and their fanbases. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Openlands to plant its 10,000th tree on public land on Arbor Day→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset for a discussion of Openlands and its work to promote a healthy and vibrant Chicago. - The Loyola Phoenix
Billions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Illinois This Summer→
Sarah Ku, assistant professor of management, shares the rarity of two broods of cicadas emerging and why they do it in such large numbers. - ABC 7
Chicago Sky excitement, draft pick salaries renew conversations about WNBA revenue, pay disparity→
Instructor Noah Henderson is featured as he talks about WNBA rookies, their salaries, and what their stardom could potentially mean for league viewership and revenue. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Evanston high school is the third in the nation to pass a ‘Green New Deal’→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where they discuss an Evanston high school passing it own "Green New Deal," and how more high schools in Chicago could follow. - CNN
Caitlin Clark will head to the WNBA at a critical moment for the league→
Instructor Noah Henderson talks about Caitlin Clark's move to the WNBA, and what she could bring for growth in revenue and viewership for the league.
March 2024
- Crain's Chicago Business
Home prices keep defying gravity→
Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, shares how different demographics are responding to rising housing costs in Chicago. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can AI and drones help save the rainforests?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset as the crew discuss the Morton Arboretum and their efforts to build accessible tools to monitor species in forests, including the use of AI and Drones. - Marketplace / Minnesota Public Radio
Is there a market for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discusses the trend of celebrities diversifying their income through lifestyle brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago’s Builders Vision invests in climate solutions for energy, agriculture and our oceans→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about Builders Vision, winner of an Innovator Award from the Baumhart Center. - Croatian Heritage Foundation
Predsjednik Sabora Jandroković primio izaslanstvo Mreže hrvatskih žena→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl was in Croatia serving on the panel for the Croatian Women's Network's international conference. - Chicago Sun Times
Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap→
Professor Dow Scott was quoted in an article on Pay Equity Day, sharing contributing factors to wage gaps. - BBC
The 'unhinged' product mash-ups that sell out in hours→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about what she says is an "unhinged, chronically-online marketing era" of brand collaborations. - The Loyola Phoenix
New Program Aims to Increase Financial Literacy on Campus→
Professor Abol Jalilvand discusses the Financial Literacy and Well-Being Project spearheaded by Quinlan faculty and the importance of financial literacy for students. - WalletHub
Best Online Savings Accounts →
Associate Professor KC Rakow discusses how to best approach savings accounts.
February 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Where you bank can (indirectly) lead to climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how where you bank can indirectly contribute to climate change. - Michigan News / University of Michigan
Individual tests cannot predict optimal teams→
Lu Hong, professor in finance, conducted a study with a University of Michigan that argues testing for the best individuals may not create the best teams. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Women-led Chicago firm is pouring millions into climate-tech startups→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, examines how the women-led venture fund Bouyant Ventures is funding clean-tech startups. - Chicago Tribune
Column: With NIL, Caitlin Clark could be ushering in new era of WNBA player endorsements→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how promotional earnings for stars like Caitlin Clark can often be larger than their NIL earnings.
January 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can Chicago’s power grid handle a move from natural gas to electric in homes?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores if Chicago's power grid is ready as the city shifts from natural gas to electric heated homes. - Hunger Magazine
‘Chad facing’, ‘mewing’ and ‘looksmaxxing’… Are men alright?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how body standards for men are becoming increasingly highlighted, and the steps men are taking to appear attractive on social media. - Luxury Daily
YSL Beauty boosts rewilding mission in Morocco→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl discusses corporation authenticity in a time filled with greenwashing relating to YSL Beauty's environmental efforts in Morocco. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How your investments can benefit the environment→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the companies to invest in that work to protect the environment. - El País
Colombia debates its future in the face of artificial intelligence→
Assistant Professor Diana Acosta Navas weighs in on the role ethics play in maintaining ethical standards as it relates to Colombia's legislation on artificial intelligence. - Washington Post
Tween trends get more expensive these days. Blame social media.→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on social media trends and the influence they hold over market segments such as tweens. Similar coverage appeared on WGN-TV's Early Evening News. - Wall Street Journal
What Type of Worker Are You? Government Has New Test for Who Should Be on Payroll→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander weighs in as new rules for how contracted workers are classified are implemented. Similar coverage appeared in Business Insider and Yahoo News. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Jalonne White-Newsome is the White House’s first environmental justice officer→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss the Biden administration's efforts towards environmental justice and its impacts on Chicago. - Hunger Magazine
What the Golden Globes drama says about our obsession with gossip→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten gives insight into "gossip gate" surrounding this year's Golden Globe awards, and pop culture's fascination with rumors. - USA Today
Stanley cups have people flooding stores and buying out shops. What made them so popular?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how companies are strategizing their messaging and how Stanley cups are resonating with Gen Z. - Fortune Magazine
Bud Light and Target were hit with culture war backlash in 2023, but there are ways corporate America can navigate the consumer minefield in a pivotal election year→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer explains how leading brands are shaping their messages as the idea of "culture wars" relates to corporate marketing. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo Finance.
December 2023
- Bloomberg
Fed’s Mester Says Policy in ‘Good Place’ to Assess Incoming Data→
The Policy Conference 2023 hosted by the Kaufman Center for Financial Policy Studies featured keynote speaker Loretta Mester, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, where she gave her remarks on the economy. Similar coverage appeared in Reuters, Market Watch, Seeking Alpha, RTT News, and Zero Hedge. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Illinois scientists are fighting invasive species with unmanned kayaks and AI. - Supply Chain Management Review
The Future of Supply Chains: Next-Generation Technology and Beyond→
Steven Platt, director of analytics and lecturer of AI statistics was featured for a presentation at an AI conference in Chicago.
November 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's efforts to remove lead service lines gets a boost→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, breaks down Chicago's initiative to remove lead in service lines and how this will impact Chicago residents. - Fox 32 Chicago
Where's the Wegovy? Weight loss medication shortage reveals pharmacy pricing pitfalls→
Associate Professor Tim Classen discussed possible regulations related to weight loss drug pricing in the market.
October 2023
- Family Business Magazine
Opportunity and Entitlement: A balancing act→
Family Business Center Director Jill McCall shares how families introduce new members to their businesess. - Luxury Daily
Loewe casts light on early spring/summer 2024 styles→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl commented on the subject of aging as it relates to fashion and society. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Moving from eco-distress to resilience→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about climate-aware therapy and climate-related grief. - Sports Business Journal
It's time for the regulation of sports gambling promotion→
Adjunct Professor Noah Henderson discussed the need for regulations to be placed on sports gambling and what has contributed to the popularity of partaking in sports gambling.
September 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Prime Minister of the Bahamas on efforts to slow climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas on how countries of any size can work to mitigate the effects of climate change. Similar coverage appeared on Tribune 242 and Bahamas Press - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
More people blaming climate change for extreme weather events, new poll shows→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed rising consensus surrounding the cause of extreme weather events. - WalletHub
5 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts→
Associate Professor KC Rakow gave his expert opinion on best practices relating to high-yield savings accounts and financial moves.
August 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How clean workforce hubs could train new workers, meet climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed infrastructure Illinois can implement to reduce carbon emissions and meet outlined climate goals. - CBS 2 Chicago
Lollapalooza could be a financial bust for Chicago taxpayers→
Professor Suk Hun Lee breaks down Chicago Park District's revenue from the Lollapalooza festival. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Youth climate activists scored a major win in Montana. Could Illinois be next?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on the possibility of breakthroughs in climate legislation in Illinois. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Meet the citizen scientists mapping Chicago’s heat inequities→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how Chicago is one of 18 cities where the NOAA is training citizen scientists to study urban heat islands. - Fox Business
Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers want minimum wage, companies say it could be worse for riders→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander gives insight into the relationship between rideshare companies and their drivers. - Illinois CPA Society
Pay to Play: Can Transparency Help CPA Firms Attract and Retain Talent?→
Assistant Professor Abraham Singer explores the rising idea of pay transparency when hiring new workers.
July 2023
- Financial Times
What is Ryan Reynolds doing on LinkedIn?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how social media is bringing ordinary people closer to celebrities - and celebrities closer to ordinary people. - Sunday Tribune
US expert on the makings of a good leader→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics shares with the Sunday Tribune of South Africa what he believes makes a successful business leader. - Financial Press
These 7 momentum stocks ignited the market. Look out when they start to fall→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman discusses market trends and shares his advice for investors. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
What needs to happen to protect the air we breathe?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, takes a look at air pollution in the city as wildfire smoke earlier in the month highlights air quality concerns. - Luxury Daily
Longest Longchamp launch brightens brand's Le Pliage→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explains how an unlikely merger of two companies works for both.
June 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's cottonwood problem: What the fluff→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores why Chicago streets are covered in dandelion-like fluff.
May 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How will the Johnson administration tackle environmental justice and climate issues?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins a panel to discuss mayor Johnson's policies with respect to environmental issues. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
The EPA's Proposed regulations could celan up the nation's ower grid→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on new EPA regulations as Chicago plans an early close to it's two coal power plants.
April 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How laundry is polluting the world's oceans and lakes→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how laundry contributes to microplastics in our bodies of water. - Yahoo News
‘Nowadays, Everyone is in the Paparazzi’: DeuxMoi, Rumors, and the Murky Ethics of Instagram Gossip Accounts→
Assistant Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on internet culture and its contribution to misinformation. - WalletHub
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards→
Assistant Professor KC Rakow speaks on the best credit cards with balance transfer features as an expert on WalletHub. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Our Love of New Clothes is Harming the Planet. Here's How We Can Change That→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, elaborates on the importance of reducing consumption when making purchasing choices that impact the planet. - MarketWatch
Opinion: Why this veteran stock trader likes the oil and retail sectors now - MarketWatch→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman gives his thoughts on inflation and how it could affect oil and and retail markets.
March 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Bison and prescribed burns are critical to health of tall grass prairie→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explains the importance of the Illinois bison population to thriving biodiversity. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago leads in global conservation efforts →
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Chicago has become home to the first designated Centers for Species Survival focused on trees and freshwater species. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How a Carbon-Eating Microbe Can Fight Climate Change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the founder of LanzaTech to discuss their mission to make sustainable products accessible. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
2 Large Banks Catering to Tech Industry Have Collapsed. Here’s What Comes Next→
Professor Tassos Malliaris answered burning questions that help customers understand the recent bank collapse and the implications that follow. - ABC 7 Eyewitness News
Dual Bank Failures Make Customers Nervous, but Experts Say There's No Need→
Professor Abol Jalilvand provides his insight into recent bank failures that have led to increased confusion and worry among customers. - Los Angeles Times
Opinion: What’s with all the ‘pantry porn’ on Instagram and TikTok?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten's op-ed for The Conversation was picked up by the Los Angeles Times and was discussed in many national media outlets. The article explores the deeper implications of the recent social media trend that puts weight on the look of one's pantry. - NPR Planet Money
Why We Usually Can't Tell When a Review is Fake→
Assistant Professors Shabnam Azimi and Alexander Krasnikov elaborated on their recent study about how fake reviews are able to fool consumers and the science behind the deception.
February 2023
- Equitable Growth
Fair Competition in the U.S. Labor Market is Threatened→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander writes on the findings of his research which reveal new evidence of anti-competitive practices that threaten the U.S. labor market. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Gender Complexity, Drops New Menswear Campaign→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl broke down the efficiency of Dior's new campaign that challenges traditional masculinity. - The Week
De-Influencers Are Telling TikTok Users What Not to Buy→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explained the value that influencers bring to brands and how influencers are holding themselves accountable to their audience. - The Washington Post
The New TikTok Trend is Convincing People Not to Buy Things→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to The Washington Post on the ever-changing definition of celebrity and how social media influencers have shifted authenticity within marketing. - WBEZ/ Chicago Public Media
What Would Happen if Chicago Leaders Brought Back the Department of Environment?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explained the meaning of Chicago potentially tackling environmental issues by bringing back the Department of Environment. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Masculinity With Robert Pattinson for 'Homme Sport'→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explained the success behind Dior's new campaign featuring Robert Pattinson and how it challenges traditional masculinity. - BuzzFeed News
What Happens When You Become Viral Content Without Your Consent→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten broke down the rising issue of people being filmed by others without consent in the age of technology. - CNN Entertainment
How Stars Like Dolly Parton and Tom Hanks Became American Sweethearts→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten weighed in on the appeal of certain celebrities and what constitutes the 'American Sweetheart' status. - The Wall Street Journal
'De-Influencers' Want You to Think Twice Before You Buy That Mascara→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discussed the growing sense of accountability influencers online are feeling toward their audience.
January 2023
- The Conversation
Consumers Often Can't Detect Fake Reviews→
Assistant Professor Shabnam Azimi elaborates on research that explores fake reviews. - The Depaulia
The Terrifying Rise and Inevitable Fall of Andrew Tate→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten elaborates on the reasons that contributed to Andrew Tate's rise in popularity. - The Boston Globe
For Wayfair, it's Layoffs in Boston and New Hires in India→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander employed his expertise in offshoring to provide insight into Wayfair's move to promote new hires in India. - The Washington Post
M&M's Trades 'Polarizing' Mascots for Maya Rudolph - But Why→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer discusses the potential motivations and marketing strategies behind M&M's mascot swap. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Why Are People Fighting Over Stoves→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed the possibility and consequences of the first-ever safety regulation on gas stoves. - New York Times
Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect the Amazon. The Opposite Happened→
Associate Professor Julian Diaz elaborated on the correlation between oil booms and debt in Ecuador. - USA Today
TikTok Tried to Solve the Idaho Murders. Instead, it Fueled an Online Witch Hunt→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to USA Today on the increasing popularity of true crime cases on social media. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Climate Stories to Watch in 2023→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on what are likely to be the biggest climate stories of 2023. - Time USA
How Lottery Jackpots Like the $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Are Designed to Spark 'Lottery Fever'→
Professor Sun Huk Lee discussed how lottery commissioners altered the lottery system to make jackpots more alluring.
December 2022
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Tips and Info About Heat Pumps and Their Green Benefits→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, lays out practical tips for combining heat pumps and sustainability. - Bloomberg
Evans Sees Rates Heading to Slightly Higher Peak to Cool Prices→
At an event hosted by the Kauffman Center for Financial Policy Studies, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans discusses interest rates, peaks, and the state of the economy. - Financial Times
What to Watch in North America Today→
Charles Evans, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's upcoming speaking appearance at Quinlan was referenced as something to keep an eye out for within the financial sector.
November 2022
- Gizmodo
'Gaslight' is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for No Good Reason→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discussed the increase in mental health-coded language. - ANA Magazine
Marketers Take a Perpetual View of Women's History Month→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten was quoted discussing how advertisers can take a holistic approach to Women's History Month-inspired campaigns. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How One of the Nation's First Microgrid's Powers IIT in Bronzeville→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, breaks down the IIT energy grid being implemented in Bronzeville. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Historic Bronzeville Sets Sights on Green Tech Innovation to Spur Economic Development→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explains the new Bronzeville initiative to create sustainable transportation within their community. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Seeking Environmental Justice on Chicago’s South Side→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the environmental discrepancies marginalized groups face in Chicago. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Will Rich Countries Help Poor Countries? Takeaways from COP27 Climate Conference→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores the outcomes of the recent climate conference and the potential outcomes of the proposed plan.
October 2022
- WBEZ/ Chicago Public Media
What if Every Chicagoan Could Get Their Produce From a Local Urban Farm?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed how droughts and wildfires are impacting the Chicago food supply and urban farming. - WBEZ/ Chicago Public Media
How Much Food Can Urban Agriculture Produce in Chicago?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke on the importance of sustainability in Chicago's food supply. - Loyola Phoenix
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Discussed Climate Legislation During a Town Hall with Loyola Students and Faculty→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on being intentional with climate legislation. - Loyola Phoenix
New Quinlan School of Business Dean Hopes to Advance the School's Status in Chicago→
Dean Michael Behnam describes his efforts to bolster Quinlan's reputation in Chicago. - HR Brew
Automation and AI are Making Room for HR Strategy to Take Center Stage→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander discusses the complexities of HR responsibilities and the importance of strategy. - Katie Couric Media
Kim Kardashian and the Rise and Fall of the Celebrity Crypto Endorsement→
Associate Professor Jenna Denten spoke to Katie Couric Media about the marketing strategy behind celebrity cryptocurrency endorsements. - Center Square Illinois
Pritzker, Bailey Skirt Pension Specifics Ahead of Election→
Lecturer Bill Bergman touched on the importance of pensions as a topic in the upcoming governor's election. - Wall Street Journal
Biden Rule Would Add More Gig Workers to Company Payrolls→
Associate professor Peter Norlander speaks on the effects of a new proposition by the Biden administration. - CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly
Gebrüder Weiss Expands Loyola University Chicago Scholarship Program→
Gebrüder Weiss continues to support Quinlan students through scholarship programs and now also supports Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago students. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How Illinois Farmers are Fighting Climate Change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about how Illinois farmers are battling climate change and taking steps to reduce its effects.
September 2022
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago makes it easier for some homes to ditch gas and switch to electric→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explains Chicago's recent move to make it more accessible for homes to switch to electric power. - Wall Street Journal
The fast food chain with a sold-out fashion line→
Senior Ignatian lecturer Stacy Neier Beran spoke to WSJ on food chains that venture into starting brand-themed clothing lines. - Green Biz
How to find your dream job in the new field of sustainability→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, writes about how you can create a career for yourself rooted in sustainability. - USA Today
Is TikTok the new Google? Why TikTok is Becoming Gen Z's favorite search engine→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains why more and more people are turning to social media, TikTok specifically to search. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Do you know what is in your drinking water?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, speaks on the process of turning Lake Michigan water into Chicago's drinking water source. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago basements flooding is both a common and systemic problem→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the issue of basements flooding in Chicago and how it is a systemic issue. - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Plan Commission approves renovation of old warehouse into solar-powered apartments→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the opportunity to make new and existing buildings net zero and healthy across the city of Chicago.
August 2022
- WTTW/Chicago Tonight
Law Caps Monthly Insulin Cost for Medicare Users→
Associate Professor Tim Classen explains the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on insulin prices and why insulin costs so much. - Motherboard/VICE Media
How Sun Tzu Became a Rise-and-Grind Icon→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten on why hustle influencers are touting ancient Chinese philosophy. - Houston Public Media
Social media culture and the power of influencers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discusses how social media influencers shape trends and consumer purchase patterns. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
There’s a historic climate deal in the Senate. But is it enough?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, walks through the details of the Inflation Reduction Act, which would allocate $369 billion over 10 years to fight the climate crisis.
July 2022
- The Ringer
Complicity and Deflection at the LIV Golf Traveling Circus→
Keith Lambrecht, associate professor and director of Quinlan's sport management program, is quoted in an article on the business and ethics of LIV Golf. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
What’s behind record-setting temperatures across the globe?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins a conversation on what’s behind extreme heat events worldwide and how Chicago’s new 10-year plan looks to address rising temperatures and climate change. - Reuters Sustainable Switch Newsletter
In Conversation→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the role of business in responding to recent record-breaking temperatures and climate change. - Politico
Illinois Playbook→
The appointment of Michael Behnam as the next dean of the Quinlan School of Business is included in this Politico newsletter. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
What to know before buying an electric vehicle in Illinois→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how drivers can shop smarter for electric vehicles in Illinois. - The Food Institute
Innovation Continues to Drive Beverage Category→
Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer helps explain how water bottle companies are moving to capitalize on a young consumer base. - Daily Dot
What’s behind the fall of the family vlogging genre?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about the evolving landscape of family vlogging and what platforms it is heading towards.
June 2022
- TheStreet
Celebrities Erase Their Crypto Ties As Crypto Mania Turns Into Crisis→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, discusses the relationship between celebrities and crytpo currency. - Better Chicago
Loyola Leading For Good: Could Growing Green Business Mean Growing Environmental Solutions?→
Panelists at the Loyola Leading for Good virtual event discussed the current happenings and future of environmental practices in business. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
Inflation is Going Up and American Families Are Feeling the Effects→
Professor Tassos Malliaris discusses the U.S. Federal Reserve, inflation, and the probability of a recession. - Entrepreneur/Problem Solvers
Sustainability Is A Business Opportunity→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how to reframe sustainability as a business opportunity. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Taking on carbon emissions in the workplace→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the workplace in the short term. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
Cook County Desirable Destination Amid Climate Change Study Says→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed what Chicago must consider related to climate change.
May 2022
- Crain's Chicago
Roundtable on Business and Sustainability→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, gives her insight into how businesses are meeting the needs of their shareholders by meeting the need for sustainability - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Bronzeville company is bringing green roofs, ‘living walls’ to Chicago→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about how green infrastructure projects benefit a community. - Newsweek
Halsey Joins Chorus of Celebs Complaining About Record Label TikTok Demands→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, discusses why record labels want their artists to participate in social media and how social media has increased the influence of "everyday fans." - Newsweek
'Meta': Sky Ferreira Appears to Weigh In on Halsey TikTok Drama→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, says, "Publicity has always been the engine that drives celebrity culture." Right now, TikTok is a key platform for this. - Le Monde
Avec le procès Johnny Depp contre Amber Heard, la « tabloïdisation » de TikTok→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, was quoted in the French-language Le Monde about the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and TikTok. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago entrepreneurs help kick off Leading for Good conference at Loyola→
Two social entrepreneurs featured in our Leading for Good events — Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Jon Staff of Getaway — were interviewed for WBEZ's Reset show. - The New York Times
Courage Seemed to Be Dead. Then Came Zelensky.→
Professor Emeritus Al Gini tells the New York Times' Peter Coy that it’s no coincidence that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "was a comic actor before he became president. 'Being a leader is playing a role,' Gini said. 'A role dedicated to others.'" - Insider
The Depp v. Heard trial is just the beginning for live court cases turning into internet mass obsessions→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, describes the three trials going on — "the real trial, the televised trial, and the TikTok trial"— and the future of celebrity legal cases on social media. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Thirty years of river stewardship has changed public perception of Chicago’s waterway→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about the Chicago River and the impact of climate change. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
EXPLAINER: What’s Behind the Baby Formula Shortage? →
Interim Dean Maciek Nowak attributes the current limited supply of baby formula to ongoing supply disruptions due to the pandemic combined with a recent safety recall, the small number of baby formula manufacturers, and a high demand for formula. - Al Jazeera English
Experts gather in Arkansas to discuss future of US supply chain →
Interim Dean Maciek Nowak describes the "bullwhip effect" currently impacting the world's supply chain. It's a "vicious cycle" of too much inventory, then not enough inventory, says Nowak. - Vice
The Meme-ification of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, describes the TikTok trend of fans “remixing” the case as media sensationalism driven by fans who are often interested in viral fame. - Agence France-Presse/AFP Fact Check
Posts falsely promise weight loss via magnetic bracelets→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, said "that this type of social media advertising compares to the long history of 'snake oil sales, only modernized for the digital age.'"
April 2022
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Trees, wetlands play key role in mitigating climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about the importance of nature in mitigating climate change. - The Record: Boston University School of Law
Opening Doors in Data Science→
Steven Keith Platt, director of analytics, is working to introduce students from underrepresented communities to the growing field of data science through the nonprofit Black Kids Predict. - Workspan/World At Work
Organizations Are Upping Their Investment in Innovation→
As COVID-19 forces increased business innovation, businesses must consider how to reward employees for this innovation, says Professor Dow Scott in an article about research he conducted in partnership with World At Work. - The Street
Can Elon Musk Run for President in 2024?→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department, on the appeal of Elon Musk: While many people think that he bucks convention, "This imaginative, brilliant, rebel CEO is a curated part of the brand, shared publicly on his terms." - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How you can address the global biodiversity crisis from here in Chicago→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about the current state of biodiversity in Chicago and what you can do to help. - ABC 7 Chicago
CPI inflation hits 40-year high; how you can save money on essential items→
"The answer would be all of us need to moderate our expectations," said Tassos Malliaris, chair of the Economics department. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
SEC proposal would make companies' carbon emissions transparent to consumers and investors→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about climate finance and what this proposal means for consumers and investors. - Al Jazeera English
Supply chain crisis: US businesses struggling to keep doors open→
Interim Dean Maciek Nowak spoke with Al Jazeera English about supply chain interruptions made worse by the war in Ukraine.
March 2022
- The Washington Post
Why so many brands miss the mark during Women's History Month, according to experts→
Pandering reminds women that they are not the target demographic for advertising, says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Sanctions on Russian oil and gas are an opportunity to switch to renewable energy→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks with Reset about the sustainability implications of sanctions on Russia. - Global News
How these men are overcoming social media-fuelled body image, mental health challenges→
The social media algorithms can send people down a rabbit hole, according to Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Marketing department. - Chicago Sun-Times
Ultrafast grocery delivery services vie for space in crowded Chicago market→
Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer says that the COVID pandemic accelerated a trend in grocery delivery that was already in the marketplace and added a health and safety layer. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
One Earth Film Festival hopes environmental films will move you to action→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, is the sustainability contributor for WBEZ's Reset show. Listen to her first appearance on the show as the Baumhart Center director. - The Food Insitute
Why Are Private Label Products Not Thriving Amidst Inflation?→
Linda Tuncay Zayer, acting associate dean, says that younger shoppers are "more likely to seek out companies that offer transparency and information about the goods they consume." - The Washington Post
Demand for meat is destroying the Amazon. Smarter choices at the dinner table can go a long way to help.→
Smart consumer choices alone may not be enough, argues Nancy Landrum, retired mangement professor at the Quinlan School of Business.
February 2022
- ABC 7 Chicago
Russia-Ukraine crisis causes gas prices to rise, President Biden promises to soften the blow→
"I don't think you will be able to pick out, well, did this price increase happen because of what happened in Russia versus what happened because of COVID," said Interim Dean Maciek Nowak. - Farm Equipment
How Do Union Negotiations Work?→
Ben Thorpe sat down with Associate Professor Peter Norlander to discuss what happens during union negotiations and why the first contract proposed during the Deere strike was rejected by the majority of unionized John Deere workers. - The Washington Post
An Adidas ad showed bare breasts. Is that liberating or exploitative?→
This is a departure from the way brands typically share images with consumers, says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department.
January 2022
- The Conversation
West Elm Caleb and the rise of the TikTok tabloid→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, shares how social surviellance gave rise to the 'TikTok tabloid'. - Bloomberg
With Activision Deal, Microsoft Gets Another Scandal to Clean Up→
“Both of these sets of games have a deeply embedded history of harassment and gender-based sexualization in the actual game play,” says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department.
December 2021
- CBS News
Sports NFTs are popular, but are they a winning investment?→
Sports NFTs may not grow too much in value unless pro leagues like the NBA and NFL start giving fans exclusive experiences just because they have a specific digital asset, says lecturer Zach Binkley. "If there's constant utility and we can do things with these tokens, I think that the value is going to keep going up." - NTD Business
Live Shopping Gaining Foothold in the US→
Acting chair of the marketing department, Jenna Drenten, chatted with NTD Business's Evelyn Li about the future of live shopping on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. - The Center Square
More than 182,000 fewer Illinoisans in labor force than two years ago→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander spoke with Greg Bishop of The Center Square about the factors driving the decline of Illinoisans in the workforce. - Crain's Chicago Business
As home sales boom, so does spending to make the new home feel right→
"Home has always been a center of family life," says Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer, "but now we see a consumer mindset that home is a sanctuary - a safe, calm, comfortable place amidst all the chaos."
November 2021
- MLive.com
'A sexual predator's paradise'. Investigation of Faster Horses music festival uncovers 30 reported sexual assaults→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, discussed consumer culture, country music festivals, and gendered stereotypes and sexual harassment with MLive.com. - ABC 7 Chicago
Our Chicago: Business owner, professor talk what supply chain issues could mean for holiday shoppers→
Interm Dean Maciek Nowak spoke with Judy Hsu about whether there are flaws in the U.S. supply chain. - ABC 7 Chicago
Supply chain issues, labor shortages drive up food prices, limits variety as Thanksgiving nears→
"The prices on transportation have gone up and those prices are being passed on, in some part, to the consumer," said Interim Dean Maciek Nowak. - Crain's Chicago Business
Loyola is sitting out the hospital merger craze→
“Being in a market this size with only three hospitals is becoming a rarity,” said Tim Classen, associate professor of economics and associate dean for teaching and learning. - Chicago Tonight
Supply Chain Pain Acute for Imported Goods as Holiday Season Approaches→
Interim Dean Maciek Nowak appeared on Chicago Tonight to discuss continued supply chain pain: "It's mid-year next year at best where we start to see maybe a return to normalcy," he said. - Financial Times
Scross through TikTok to see the real stars of the workplace→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, spoke with Financial Times about social media brand ambassadors, complicated power dynamics, and the rules of engagement between employers and staff. - Loyola Phoenix
Loyola Advances Sustainability Efforts Through New Investment Policy, Student Involvement→
“The idea was to put pressure on companies that were damaging the environment that could be costly in the long term,” said Associate Professor Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee regarding Loyola's new Sustainable Investment Policy.
October 2021
- Sputnik News
Facebook's Reported Decision to Rebrand Seems 'Opportunistic', Prof Says→
Facebook's rumored plan to rebrand itself is "opportunistic" and unlikely to help the company restore its reputation, says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department. - Food Institute
Bid Food Companies See ESG 'Halo' as Key to Building Their Brands→
Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer spoke with Food Institute about purpose-driven brands in the food and beverage industry. - Chicago Tonight
Disruptions in Supply Chains Cause Delays, High Prices→
“The small businesses are not getting the things that they need on time because everything is delayed. And there’s just so many products and inventory clogging the supply chain,” says Interim Dean Maciek Nowak in this report by Chicago Tonight. - Fox 32 Chicago
Trouble brewing as coffee shortage causes prices to spike→
Mike Hewitt, professor and faculty director of the Supply Chain and Sustainability Center, weighs in on the rising cost of coffee beans as a result of the supply chain and COVID-19 fallout. - ABC 8 Quad Cities
Loyola professor discusses Deere strike's potential economic impact→
"It's never a predictable outcome, and it will be determining who holds the chips going forward," says associate professor Peter Norlander. - Las Vegas Review Journal
Nevadans worry about future as enhanced jobless benefits set to end→
Associate professor Peter Norlander says research shows those on long-term unemployment take the longest to recover jobs and their earnings. - ABC 7 Chicago
Halloween costumes, decorations may be difficult to find in Chicago as supply chain problems persist→
Halloween decorations and costumes may be hard to find this year due to supply chain problems, says Interim Dean Maciek Nowak in this ABC 7 Chicago report. - UrduPoint
Facebook outage sends users to alternative social media→
A crash like this pointed social media users to consider other alternatives, says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department. - Food Institute
Millennials, Gen Z fueling coffee sales boom→
Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer says that innovation of product offerings, changing work patterns, and drinking coffee as a social activity have contributed to increases in coffee intake.
September 2021
- New York Times
NYT Dealbook: Business schools chart a new course→
Associate Professor Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee developed one of eight courses in the world honored for innovation by the internationally renowned Aspen Institute. The institute’s 2021 Ideas Worth Teaching Award was given to her course “Finance for a Sustainable World,” which was developed for the Baumhart Scholars MBA program. The award recognizes courses that emphasize business’s role in creating a sustainable, inclusive society. Read Quinlan's coverage of Professor Gupta-Mukherjee's award here. Similar coverage appeared on Quartz. - Crain's Chicago Business
The biggest MBA programs in town are online holdouts. Here's what they're missing→
"[Students] like the flexibility of online, but they also want networking of in person," says Interim Dean Maciek Nowak, who spoke with Crain's about embracing virtual MBA options at a critical time. - The Eyeopener
Pandemic of realizations: Rye students on how their body image changed in isolation→
In this article, Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, discusses how the pandemic has allowed some people to explore their body image more deeply and experiment with their identities amid a break from face-to-face social scrutiny. - Insider
Experts say we're hardwired to become fascinated with true-crime cases like Gabby Petito's→
"There is a tabloid talk show vibe to all of this," says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department. In this article, Prof. Dreten is quoted coining the term "TikTok tabloid." - WTTW
Holiday shoppers to content with supply chain disruptions→
"We've been battling supply chain uncertainty for well over a year now," says Interim Dean Maciek Nowak. - ABC 7 Chicago
Sears closing Woodfield Mall store in Schaumburg, its last in Illinois→
Associate Professor Sean Coary is quoted in this article about how Sears cornered the market and then lost it. - Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NIL, Social Media, and Leveling the Playing Field→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, is quoted in this article that covers how the new Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) compensation rules intersect with social media and influencer culture - and the role universities and colleges have in preparing their college athletes for this new system. - Santa Barbra Independent
The Business of Social Media: Entrepreneurship gets the online treatment→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, spoke with Santa Barbra Independent about how TikTok is helping small business gain traction. Dr. Drenten also spoke with the Indy Podcast to talk about TikTok and small businesses. You can listen here. - NTD
TikTok Promoting Drug and Sex Videos to Minors: WSJ→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the marketing department, weighed in on the Wall Street Journal's recent investigation of TikTok, particularly about how the app's algorithm works. - Fox 32 Chicago
Expect toy shortages and higher prices this Christmas, experts warn→
"Retailers and manufacturers may only get one full import of their supplies," says Associate Professor Sean Coary. "Trying to reorder and get another supply from overseas may just be logistically impossible." Also watch his subsequent appearance on Fox 32's Good Day Chicago.
August 2021
- Topic Insights
Environmental Racism: How has the movement toward sustainability been whitewashed?→
Since the beginning of the sustainability movement in the 1960s, people of color have largely been left out and passed over for recognition. In this piece, Senior Ignatian Lecturer Stacy Neier Beran discusses how marketing can be a powerful tool for inclusion and activism. - CBC News
How Drake went from Degrassi to rap star to the king of memes→
"Being engaged with meme culture and even, at times, purposefully inserting themselves into meme culture is a way to have a cultural footprint and impact beyond their music or movies or television," says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Department of Marketing. Similar coverage appeared on Yahoo! Canada and MSN Canada. - ABC 7 Chicago
Construction costs rising due to skyrocketing building material prices, labor shortage, experts say→
Associate Professor Sean Coary is quoted in this article by ABC 7 regarding the rapidly rising costs of construction related to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Los Angeles Times
Why are all of the celebrities crying on Instagram Live?→
“The celebrities that we saw in the past in mainstream media were very carefully curated by other people to cater to a fan base,” says Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Department of Marketing. - Deutsche Welle (DW)
Living in the digital age→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Department of Marketing, was interviewed on DW SHIFT about sound-driven memes and visual performances on TikTok, as well as the democratization of fame, GenZ, and gender-related activism. - Business Insider
Influencers are using psychological terms like 'narcissist' and 'gaslighting' to fuel drama and bring in clicks→
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Department of Marketing, on narcissism and how influencers use psychology terms as a form of click-bait. - Financial Press
Why many stock investors worry when this market indicator gets as high as it is now →
Adjunct instructor Jeffrey Bierman offers his insight on RSI in this article from Financial Press.
July 2021
- The New York Times
Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything →
Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer says that the alcohol industry's female-focused advertising is not surprising given the rise in women’s socioeconomic status. - KCBS Radio
Women are being targeted by alcohol ads more than ever →
Acting Associate Dean Linda Tuncay Zayer discusses how the alcohol industry is expanding its customer base by positioning drinking as the cure-all for a whole host of ills. The interview begins at the one-minute mark. - Journal of Accountancy
Reach your students with financial literacy →
Assistant Professor KC Rakow builds financial literacy into his classes by connecting coursework to student loans, mortgages, and retirement planning. Doing this “can bring things to life for your students,” he says. - Refinery29
Like A Virgin: How Purity Culture Harmed Britney Spears & A Generation Of Pop Stars →
Jenna Drenten, acting chair of the Department of Marketing, describes how purity culture made heroes and outcasts of a generation of female pop stars in a Refinery29 article reflecting on the #FreeBritney movement. - ABC 7 Chicago
Inflation 2021: Why food, gas prices are rising →
Associate Professor Sean Coary on 2021 inflation: "Out west is literally on fire and they're facing a huge drought. So a lot of agricultural products, whether it be blueberries or strawberries, prices just going up there just because of a lack of supply. - Wall Street Journal
Supply chain backlogs turn Chicago into new chokepoint →
“If you’re moving anything via rail from coast to coast, you’re almost guaranteed it’s got to come through Chicago,“says Interm Dean Maciek Nowak. "If you switch everything from rail to truck, it just makes matters worse, not better, and it ties up that truck for multiple days, adding further insult to injury." - Zenger
TikTok is the new frontier for advertisers →
Prof. Jenna Drenten spoke to Zenger on TikTok's reach: “TikTok is not a replacement to how traditional advertising works in these geographically bounded areas, but it can be an incredible complement to your integrated marketing portfolio." - Business Insider
Toxic mother-in-law: Experts say TikTok trend could have consequences →
Telling stories helps people find support, says Jenna Drenten, acting Marketing Department chair, but the seriousness of narcissism shouldn't get lost in the performative aspects of storytelling. Article is behind paywall.
June 2021
- The Washington Post
The newest must-have for road trips: A Venmo pitch on the window →
Prof. Jenna Drenten explains a new trend: crowdfunding during celebratory road trips via Venmo. “People want to be engaged in the happiness, even if it’s vicarious,” said Drenten. - Forbes
How Are Business Schools Tackling The Refugee Crisis? →
Professor Linda Tuncay Zayer and Associate Dean Maciek Nowak share how business schools like Quinlan can help refugees. - Crain's Chicago Business
Can this newcomer to the hospital biz stop the bleeding at Mercy? →
Associate Dean Tim Classen on Mercy Hospital's new owners: "That's a big stretch to come into a facility that's been struggling so hard and make it profitable." - ABC 7 Chicago
Our Chicago: Women rejoining workforce, college graduates seeking jobs →
A report on challenges for women in the workforce due to COVID-19 featured Colleen Reaney of the Executive and Professional Education Center.
May 2021
- Crain's Chicago Business
Supply chain squeeze: It's not just about computer chips and cars anymore →
"You wouldn't have predicted this series of events. It has exposed so many gaps in our supply chain," said Associate Dean Maciek Nowak. - Crain's Chicago Business
Here's how to start a supplier-diversity program →
Creating an inclusive supply base requires the full support leadership and thoughtful change management, said Harry Haney of the Supply Chain and Sustainability Center. He offers practical tips for starting a supplier-diversity program. - Bankrate
Facing long-term joblessness? Try these 7 things if you’re struggling to find work →
Associate Dean Tim Classen offers his insights on long-term unemployment, including the need for a a federal government jobs program and his hope that the stigma around long-term unemployment will dissipate due to the challenges of a pandemic. - Chicago Reader
The TikTokers shaping Chicago’s restaurant scene →
"There's just a ton of power on [TikTok] right now, especially in the ability to go viral and reach people," says Professor Jenna Drenten. "I think for local businesses, if they figure out how to jump on here at the right time, it can make a really big difference." - Crain's Chicago Business
A family business grapples with 'the successor's curse' →
“The trap is to try to run the family business like your parent did,” said Andrew Keyt of the Family Business Center. "You have to move beyond that idea and instead lead with the personality you have." - HR Dive
'We can no longer stay silent': One year after Floyd killing, D&I pros seek lasting change →
Accomplishing long-term DEI goals can't just fall on leaders of color within an organization. says Emily Nordquist, senior program manager for the Baumhart Center.
April 2021
- WTTW/Chicago Tonight
Vaccine Mandates Legal, But Employment Experts Say Incentives May Work Better →
Professor Al Gini discussed vaccination ethics on WTTW - Chicago PBS's Chicago Tonight. The issue is ultimately about weighing the collective good against individual rights, says Gini. “If we live in a community, we have a responsibility toward others.” - Fox 32 Chicago
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full time →
"It’s going to be very difficult to bring everybody back to work" full time in the office, says Professor Arup Varma. - NPR Marketplace Podcast
Will company culture come back after the pandemic? →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green chimes in on company culture post-pandemic, specifically why some companies didn't sign a statement pushing back against a restrictive Georgia voting law. - ABC 7 Chicago
Food costs rise as supply chain issues persist amid COVID pandemic →
Associate Dean Maciek Nowak explains that the demand for goods is increasing, and there's a transportation capacity issue.
March 2021
- Wall Street Journal
Cameo Aims to Connect Celebrities with Fans, and it's now Valued at $1 Billion →
Professor Jenna Drenten discussed Cameo, a platform that allows fans to pay for shoutouts from celebrities. She points out ways that consumers could potentially abuse the platform. - Washington Post
Burger King's 'Women Belong in the Kitchen' ad is a cautionary tale, experts say →
Professor Linda Tuncay Zayer weighed in on a Burger King ad: “Burger King doesn’t have authority on gender equality, and then you couple that with a bad trope, and it was a recipe for disaster,” she said. Similar coverage appeared in Delish.
February 2021
- Chicago Tribune
No credit score cutoff, no collateral needed: Nonprofit lender making big changes to expand small-business loans on South and West sides →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green discussed the importance of getting capital in the hands of entrepreneurs in underserved communities during the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. - Make It Better
Corporate Social Responsibility in 2021: 6 Ways to Improve Your Company's CSR Strategy →
“If you’re a company that wants talent, and you want customers and you want investors, you need to consider your purpose very carefully, because all of these constituencies are looking,” said Seth Green, director of the Baumhart Center. - Axios
The perils of prolonged unemployment →
A job search is even more exhausting during a pandemic, says Associate Dean Tim Classen. Similar coverage appeared in Yahoo News. - Crain's Chicago
Social responsbility gains curriculum credibility →
In the article, Crain's listed the Quinlan School of Business, and specifically its Baumhart Center, as one of the "top business schools in the Chicago area that have well-developed initiatives in social impact."
January 2021
- Supply Chain Dive
The evolving role of the chief procurement officer →
Assistant Professor Pettis Kent on how the need for more — and more critically thinking — chief procurement officers (CPOs) is accelerating. - Bloomberg News
‘Why Am I Not Getting a Job?’: Months of No Work Show Risks →
Associate Dean Tim Classen is quoted on how there are not enough open jobs for people who lost their job during the pandemic. - Crain's Chicago
More people are uninsured. But charity care is down. →
Associate Dean Tim Classen weighed in about decreasing charity care at the Chicago area's biggest hospitals. - The Huntington News
Dark academia trend shines on TikTok →
Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to the Huntington News on the dark academia subculture growing on TikTok as users connect over studying the classics, tweed, and more.
December 2020
- ABC 7 Chicago
Countdown to Christmas: Holiday retail trends look dim as many struggle during pandemic →
Professor Emerita Mary Ann McGrath on how people are buying electronics and essentials for Christmas gifts during the pandemic. - WTTW
New Book Highlights Importance of Political Satire in Society →
Professor Emeritus Al Gini and Profressor Abe Singer's new book, The Sanity of Satire: Suriviving Politics One Joke at a Time, explores the work satirists do to challenge and critique society. - CreditDonkey
Online Engagement Ring purchasing review →
Professor Jenna Drenten shares how marketing has convinced men to buy diamond engagement rings, and how trends are changing.
November 2020
- ABC 7 Chicago
Thanksgiving 2020 will be different, as officials plead with people to stay home →
Retired Professor Al Gini urges people to give ourselves and others grace as we make tough decisions about holiday season traditions. - CGTN
Restaurants brace for new COVID-19 restrictions →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green recently weighed in on what it will take for the restaurant industry to survive as a surge in COVID-19 cases prompts increased social restrictions in Chicago. - ABC 7 Chicago
Don't wait to buy, send holiday gifts as COVID-19 supply chain disruption continues →
Associate Dean Maciek Nowak was interviewed on ABC 7 Chicago, encouraging consumers to avoid delaying their holiday shopping as COVID-19 continues to impact supply chains.
October 2020
- Crain's Chicago Business
What the Loss of a Major Acquisition Means for Advocate's Expansion Plan →
Associate Dean Tim Classen on how Advocate Aurora Health's loss of the Beaumont deal hurts their growth ambitions. - Financial Times
Marie Kondo: Decluttering in the time of COVID →
"Cleaning is increasingly marketed as less of a chore and more of a form of empowered self-help," says Associate Professor Jenna Drenten. - Zippia
Professors Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends →
Senior Lecturer Eve Geroulis was recently featured in an article weighing in on current job market trends for students and recent graduates. - WalletHub
Credit Cards: Ask the Experts →
Adjunct instructor Kalok Chu on what consumers need to know about credit cards. - The Conversation
What the Rise of Digital Handouts on Venmo and CashApp Says About Our Fraying Social Safety Net →
"The pandemic has revealed gaps in the social safety net, and the reliance on digital handouts is a microcosm of the financial uncertainty facing Americans," writes Associate Professor Jenna Drenten.
September 2020
- Forbes
Why The Walmart-TikTok Love Connection Makes Sense →
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten on how TikTok represents a very lucrative advertising outlet for Walmart. - The Conversation
Why Gender Reveals have Spiraled Out of Control →
Our "attention economy" helped fuel gender reveal parties like the one that sparked a major California wildfire, says Associate Professor Jenna Drenten. Similar coverage appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times. Drenten also appeared on BYU Radio and ABC Radio Hobart (Tasmania). - Stanford Social Innovation Review
Climate Action Is Too Big for ESG Mandates →
Associate Professor Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee on climate action, social change, and financial markets.
August 2020
- Bloomberg
The Crippling Return of Long-Term Unemployment →
Research by Associate Dean Tim Classen is cited in this opinion piece on the impacts of prolonged joblessness. The research found that the primary factor pushing up suicide rates is longer spells of unemployment. - CGTN America
The U.S. football season has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic →
Professor Cliff Shultz on the repercussions of delaying college football. - WBEZ Reset
Retired Professor Al Gini Explore Ethical Dilemmas in the COVID-19 Era →
Reset talks with retired ethics professor Al Gini about history of ethics and how it has evolved over time.
July 2020
- Crain's Chicago Business
Northwestern shakes off coronavirus →
Associate Dean Tim Classen on the financial health of Northwestern Medicine. - Wall Street Journal
Obituary: George Kaufman Urged Regulators to Crack Down on Wobbly Banks →
Professor Emeritus George Kaufman will be missed by family, friends, and colleagues. Similar coverage appeared in Crain's Chicago Business. - WBEZ
Philosopher Al Gini Contemplates Patriotism For July Fourth →
Professor Al Gini discusses the meaning of patriotism and love for one's country
June 2020
- Slate
Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism- Kings of Consulting: McKinsey & Company →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green discusses McKinsey and broader economic and policy issues the firm represents. - Financial Times
Meet the estate agents turning themselves into superstars →
Professor Jenna Drenten discusses real-estate agents ability to turn themselves into celebrities.
May 2020
- CGTN America
Are Tourist Spots Ready to Reopen? →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green weighs in on if people will want to visit popular tourist spots any time soon. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
Need a Book During Quarantine? Local Bibliophiles Share Recommendations →
Professor Al Gini shares his book recommendations.
March 2020
- WBBM Newsradio
Rick Gregg: Opening Day is a State of Mind, for Now →
Professor Zach Binkley's Sports Analytics class is highlighted as an example of using baseball simulation games. - ABC News
Fact checking Trump's claim of 'suicide by the thousands' if economic shutdown continues →
Associate Dean Tim Classen offers evidence that contradicts Trump's claim and notes difficulty in predicting death tolls. - Better
10 Steps to a Successful Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy →
Better magazine shares 10 key takeaways from the Leading for Good conference hosted by the Baumhart Center.
February 2020
- American Economic Association
Breaking the silence →
Professor Fances Lee weighs in on the potential incentives victims of sexual assault have when deciding to come forward, as modeled in her research. - AdWeek
Advancing diversity in advertising starts in the classroom →
Professor Geraldine Henderson is highlighted as a black marketing professor who fostered a legacy of change. - Crain's Chicago Business
Small Business Outlook Survey results show concerns →
Jack Lavin, president and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, discusses the 2020 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Survey results. The survey was implemented by Professor Alex Krasnikov and his marketing class. - ABC 7 Chicago
China coronavirus outbreak threatens economy →
Professor Maciek Nowak says that the coronavirus does not pose an immediate economic threat to the U.S., unless Chinese factories are closed for a month or longer.
January 2020
- WGN Radio
Loyola Professor Al Gini on humility and gratitude →
Professor Al Gini discusses what humility means, the concept of “healthy humility,” the relationship between social media and humility, and more. - Crain's Chicago Business
How coronavirus could infect Chicago's economy →
Professor Mike Hewitt discusses the possible impacts the coronavirus outbreak could have on Chicago's economy from a supply chain standpoint. - Chicago Sun-Times
Small business survey finds pullback in hiring plans →
Results of the 2020 Small Business Outlook Survey implemented by Professor Alex Krasnikov and his marketing class for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. - National Catholic Reporter
Impact investing moves money from 'do no harm' to promoting social good →
Baumhart Center Director Seth Green discusses investing based on values. - Daily Herald
'Exit option' complicates picture for Illinois pension reform →
Instructor Bill Bergman discusses union protests in France and the future of pension plans in the U.S. - Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago stocks post big gains in 2019 but still trail Dow, S&P 500 →
Professor Tassos Malliaris quoted in Crain's coverage of Chicago's stocks. - CGTN America
American pork farmers hope to boost China exports →
Professor Julian P. Diaz explores how U.S. pork producers hope to increase exports to China in the midst of the trade war. - The Daily Telegraph
Breast cancer patients bond through Instagram posts →
Professor Jenna Drenten, with co-author Lauren Gurrieri, explores how breast cancer patients and survivors use visual storytelling on social media (e.g., Instagram) to help navigate healthcare services and to foster social support.