Here are this month's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs all month long.
Christmas music in stores – When is it too early?
November 1, 2014
Assistant Professor Allison Johnson explained in the Huffington Post why retailers must listen to their customers or risk alienation.
Best Business Books 2014: Marketing
November 4, 2014
Professor Niraj Dawar’s book, TILT, was named one of the best marketing books of the year in Strategy+Business.
Metro’s London panel #9: Do we really know the new city council?
November 5, 2014
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt weighed in on how well Londoners know the new city council, for a Metro London panel.
Work for free? Bank of Canada Governor’s advice sparks firestorm
November 5, 2014
Several commentators, including Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt, expressed concern in Metro News about Stephen Poloz’s suggestion unemployed youth should work for free to gain experience.
Why the interview is the most important part of an MBA application
November 5, 2014
Alumnus Mike Kenigsberg discussed with The Globe and Mail the interview process for MBA applications.
Disruptors are just pirates on the high seas of capitalism
November 5, 2014
Assistant Professor JP Vergne’s course, Lessons from the Dark Side of Capitalism: How Pirates Help to Shape New Industry, was profiled in The Globe and Mail.
Finance Minister Joe Oliver to deliver fall fiscal update Nov. 12
November 6, 2014
Professor Paul Boothe told The Globe and Mail his thoughts on what to expect in the fall fiscal update.
Who owns the customer?
November 6, 2014
Professor Mark Vandenbosch’s case analysis of Loop Mobile ran in Hindu BusinessLine.
Should you invest in hot mutual funds? Absolutely not
November 6, 2014
In The Globe and Mail, Assistant Professor Saurin Patel suggested investors be wary of hot mutual funds and short-term performance lists.
Olymel Holding Job Fair To Build Its Workforce In Cornwall
November 7, 2014
Choose Cornwall.ca mentioned Professor Dave Sparling’s recent study on the food processing industry in Canada.
Jian Ghomeshi is a workplace reminder that character should trump talent
November 7, 2014
In the Huffington Post, Professor Gerard Seijts looked at the character flaws in radio host Jian Ghomeshi’s track record that the CBC should have recognized.
Your brain on climate change: why the threat produces apathy, not action
November 10, 2014
Professor Tima Bansal told The Guardian the cognitive reasons that drive short-termism for individuals and business which can threaten sustainability.
Union ready for a fight, critics warn of lost jobs
November 10, 2014
The London Free Press reported on labour discontent in the region and Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt commented on the local employment situation.
March to the Pole Documentary
November 11, 2014
Canadian Forces veteran David Quick, EMBA ’16, and Ivey Advisory Board members Tim Hodgson, MBA ’88, and Andy Chisholm, MBA ’85, all participated in the March to the Pole Expedition. Quick appeared in the documentary which aired on History Channel on Remembrance Day.
Bloomberg Businessweek MBA program ranking
November 11, 2014
Ivey was named the top international MBA program according to Bloomberg Businessweek rankings.
BusinessBecause: MBA rankings
November 11, 2014
BusinessBecause featured Bloomberg Businessweek’s international MBA ranking and Canada’s strong showing.
Will China be the new Greece?
November 12, 2014
Professor George Athanassakos compared in The Globe and Mail China’s current economic indicators to Greece’s of a decade ago, and finds many disturbing similarities.
Toronto Board of Trade hires Ivey's Janet De Silva
November 12, 2014
Outgoing dean of Ivey Asia, Janet De Silva, was announced as incoming President and CEO of the Toronto Board of Trade in a number of publications including The Toronto Star.
Congrats Fuqua
November 12, 2014
BloombergView mentioned Ivey’s top placement in Bloomberg Businessweek's 2014 ranking of full-time MBA programs.
How nine Canadian companies beat the manufacturing slump
November 12, 2014
The Globe and Mail featured research findings from the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management in a Q&A with Professor Paul Boothe.
The West needs to better understand law and order in China
November 13, 2014
Professor Jim Hatch and former visiting Professor Fengli Mu discussed in the Huffington Post the challenges Western governments face when working with China.
Globe and Mail Business Education Round-up: Businessweek Rankings
November 14, 2014
The Globe and Mail recognized Ivey’s top ranking for international MBA programs by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Poets and Quants features Ivey for the top ranking in Bloomberg Businessweek
November 15, 2014
Dean Bob Kennedy explained in Poets and Quants why Ivey’s emphasis on student and employer satisfaction drives its strong showing in Bloomberg Businessweek’s MBA ranking.
From wait staff to contractors, Canada cracks down on under the table deals
November 17, 2014
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt spoke with Global News about the impact of under-the-table work on the economy.
How to hire the right employees for your small business
November 18, 2014
Alumnus Jay Katz wrote an op-ed in The Globe and Mail with some tips to help small businesses reduce the uncertainty that is inherent in the hiring process.
Tax hikes not ruled out for Ontario, Sousa says
November 18, 2014
In The Globe and Mail, Professor Paul Boothe applauded Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa’s decision to open the door to a tax hike as a means of lowering the deficit.
CEO’s dilemma: When technology allows anyone to be an 'expert'
November 19, 2014
In The Globe and Mail’s, “The Challenge,” a CEO needs to find a way for his business to compete, looking to Assistant Professor Ning Su for advice.
WesternU: Startup Showcase
November 19, 2014
The London Free Press mentioned Associate Professor Rob Mitchell gave the keynote address at the Western University: Startup Showcase for the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Week.
We’re more cautious than Americans when it comes to shopping, says expert
November 23, 2014
The London Free Press looked to Marketing Lecturer Raymond Pirouz for insights on the difference between Black Friday in Canada and the U.S.
Unwanted life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors’ retirement
November 24, 2014
Associate Professor Rick Robertson discussed in the Montreal Gazette getting value out of life insurance policies.
London Free Press Business Buzz
November 24, 2014
The appointments of Ray Tanguay and Steve Orsini to the Lawrence Centre Advisory Board were featured in the London Free Press.
Auto-bailout money at peril in early stock sale, Auditor-General says
November 25, 2014
Professor Paul Boothe spoke with The Globe and Mail about the 2009 auto bailouts.
Canada’s $9-billion auto sector bailout lacked proper oversight, says Auditor General
November 25, 2014
Professor Paul Boothe was interviewed by the Financial Post on the 2009 auto bailouts.
Ivey MBA program leads Bloomberg Businessweek global rankings
November 25, 2014
India Education Diary reported on the international BloombergBusinessweek rankings.
Is an MBA worth it? What business school can do for your salary in 2014
November 26, 2014
The Financial Post used data to help illustrate the average return on investment on an MBA in Canada today.
It’s time for Canadian small businesses to embrace new markets
November 26, 2014
This article in The Globe and Mail about Canadian small businesses references a 2011 article from the Ivey Business Journal.
How Indigo plans to become the world’s first “cultural department store”
November 26, 2014
Assistant Professor Dante Pirouz gives her thoughts on the strategic direction of retailer Indigo in Canadian Business Magazine.
Why the human cloud can do your work better than you can
November 27, 2014
Assistant Professor Ning Su commented in The Globe and Mail on the advantages of cloud technology.
Ontario benefits as oil prices plunge
November 27, 2014
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt explained in The Toronto Star why a drop in oil prices can boost the Ontario economy.
Acemoglu, Aslund, Havrylyshyn, Kalymon: Coalition agreement and looming financial crisis
November 29, 2014
Professor Emeritus Basil Kalymon co-authored an article for Kyiv Post on the coalition agreement for a new government for Ukraine.