In the News 2009
December 2009
Start ups start young
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 24, 2009
Greg Henley of the
Russell International Center for Entrepreneurship attributes a rise in student-launched businesses to larger employers downsizing, and seeing the media build up entrepreneurs. Alumnus David Preiss earned his degree in December shortly after winning the Russell Centers business plan competition with his proposal for a virtual coffee marketplace that matches aficionados with independent roasters. Although he has extensively researched the market and has a strong business plan, Preiss concedes that You dont know until you try it. Thats part of the spirit of entrepreneurship. You need to get up off the couch and do it.
Business Technology Management Institute Announces Dissertation Grant Recipients
BTM Corporation, December 22, 2009
Alumnus
Xinlin Tang(Ph.D.) has been awarded a dissertation grant by the Business Technology Management Institute. Tang, who was a doctoral student in Robinsons Center for Process Innovation, is now an assistant professor of management at Florida State University.
UAH Names Clemson Administrator as Business Dean
Press Release, December 22, 2009
Alumnus
Caron St. John(MBA/Ph.D.) has been named dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Alabama/Huntsville. Previously she was associate dean for research, graduate programs and outreach in the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University.
Instead of lending, banks focus on covering losses
Washington Times, December 21, 2009
Banks are not lending because they are paying back government aid and covering losses of $1 trillion or more on loan defaults. "We need to clean up the overhang of toxic assets, which sit in zombielike banks," said
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center. "Delaying it is what Japan did. It didn't work. While banks are writing off the bad debt, they don't make any loans."
L/H, P/C Impairments Up by at Least 30%
BestWire Services, December 21, 2009
Penn Treaty Network American Insurance, which specializes in long-term care insurance (LTC), is at risk of liquidation. Among the problem in the LTC sector, says
Martin Grace of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance, is that "the people who buy it are people who are going to need it. Companies haven't worked out how to price it and how to make money at it yet,"
Society of Actuaries lauds GSU
Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 18, 2009
The Society of Actuaries has named the
Robinson College of Business a Center of Actuarial Excellence. One of 12 schools in the U.S. and Canada to receive the designation, Robinson is now eligible for substantial, multi-year research and education grants.
Kroger will no longer accept P&G digital coupons
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16, 2009
Kroger will no longer host Procter & Gamble electronic coupons on its website and P&G digital coupons will no longer be valid on the Kroger Plus loyalty card.
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing chalks it up to a power struggle in the online marketing channel. Traditionally, the manufacturer had most of the power; in recent times, retailers, with access to information theyve never had in the past, now have a great deal of the power.
Bernhardt becomes ACVB chairman
Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 16, 2009
The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has named
Ken Bernhardt chairman of its board of directors. ACVB's sales and marketing programs support the areas $11.4 billion hospitality industry.
Reed says he'll fix panhandling
Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 16, 2009
In his role as incoming ACVB chairman,
Ken Bernhardt commented on Atlantas panhandling issue. "We need the city leadership to make this a high priority because of its potential negative economic impact on the city."
Sanders Joins Regions
Daily Citizen (Dalton, GA), December 16, 2009
Regions Bank has named alumnus
Dawn Sanders (BBA) city president for the Dalton market.
Unemployment: Worse Than It Looks
BusinessWeek, December 15, 2009
The official unemployment rate is "not a good measure of what is happening in the economy, says
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center. It's drawn from a sample too small and filled with too many assumptions. Absolute job losses and retail sales give a better idea of what's really happening in the economy."
Bono salutes Gayle
Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 14, 2009
U2 front-man Bono surprised
Helene Gayle, president and CEO of CARE USA, during a December 8 ceremony at which she received the 2009 Ethics Advocate Award from the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, with a taped congratulatory message. Bonos One Campaign works with Gayle and CARE to help improve conditions in Africa.
CARE Package May Get a Second Life
GlobalAtlanta, December 10, 2009
In an interview held after the ceremony at which she received the 2009 Ethics Advocate Award,
Helen Gayle, CEO of CARE USA, said that the organizations iconic CARE package may be coming back in a new cyber form.
Acuity Brands English Wins NEMA Kite & Key Award
Electrical Marketing, December 9, 2009
Alumnus
Cheryl English(MBA), vice president of market and industry development at Acuity Brands Lighting, has received the 2009 Kite & Key Award from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The organization cited Englishs roles in a number of industry-leading efforts including initiatives to define and promote federal energy-efficiency regulations.
Shipwrecked
Fund Strategy, December 7, 2009
When asked about the proliferation of good, bad and mediocre managers who have flooded the hedge fund industry,
Vikas Agarwal of the
Department of Finance said, If you put a lot of sugar in one place you get ants.
Piercing the A Lifetime of Poultry Achievement Honored
QSR Magazine, December 5, 2009
The National Poultry & Food Distributors Association has named alumnus
Eric Joiner (BBA/MBA) the recipient of the 2010 Poultry Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. Joiner is vice chairman of AJC International.
Expert Opinion with Brian Beckwith
SeniorCare Investor, December 4, 2009
Alumnus
Brian Beckwith(MBA), senior managing director for the real estate segment of GE Healthcare Financial Services, discusses his view of the lending market.
November 2009
Raising the Level of the Game
Georgia Trend, November 2009
Georgias academic and corporate leaders are joining forces to strengthen business ethics.
Steve Olson of the
Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility says that one of the biggest challenges is overcoming stereotypes. The biggest one is if you didnt learn right from wrong as a kid, its too late to learn it when youre in business school. Not true, says Olson. The evidence is absolutely to the counter. People make the largest gains in their ability to reason through ethical and social issues as an adult, at the graduate or professional level.
Get Smart About Product Returns
Wall Street Journal, November 30, 2009
To many marketing managers, product returns are a bitter pill to swallow. But discouraging returns with policies like strict time limits or only partial refunds, as many retailers do, is a mistake, writes
V. Kumar of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management.
The Insider: Events Around Town
Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 27, 2009
Ahmet Bozer (MS-IS), president of the Eurasia and Africa Group of The Coca-Cola Company;
Ann-Marie Campbell (EMBA) president of the Southern Division of The Home Depot Inc.;
Brad Ferrer (BBA), EVP of finance and administration for CNN Worldwide;
Jeff Hwang (MS-IS), CEO and co-founder of Pyramid Systems, Inc.; and
Sherry Hwang (MS-IS), co-founder and president of Pyramid Systems, Inc. were honored at Robinson's 2009 Alumni Awards Celebration on November 17.
PLUS Honors Doyle, Feldhaus
National Underwriter, November 25, 2009
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society announced that
William R. Feldhaus of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance has received its Founders Award. The award is given to a member of the organization in recognition of lasting and outstanding contributions.
Policy, portfolios and the investor lawmaker
Washington Post, November 23, 2009
Lawmakers are more than just ardent investors: They're unusually successful ones, according to
Alan Ziobrowski of the
Department of Real Estate. "No one else has this kind of success, not even mutual fund or hedge fund managers."
Green energy stimulus growing few jobs
Washington Times, November 23, 2009
Green jobs are "not the spark" that will pull the economy out of recession and put it in a lasting expansion, according to
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
Coke Exec: Turkey Benefits From EU Quest
GlobalAtlanta, November 24, 2009
In an interview while he was in Atlanta for the College's 2009 Alumni Awards,
Ahmet Bozer (MS-IS) said in an interview that Turkey will benefit from its bid to become a full member of the European Union regardless of whether the country of 70 million is accepted by the EU. Bozer, who is based in Istanbul, is president of the Eurasia and Africa Group of The Coca-Cola Company.
Local.com Creates Three Business Units; Appoints Seasoned Industry Veteran to Management Team
Press release, November 23, 2009
Richard Szatkowski (MBA) was named general manager of two of the three business units of this NASDAQ-listed search site and network.
Jobless hope to be store's holiday helpers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 20, 2009
Seasonal retail jobs "will make a difference and help anybody who is in dire straits," says
Rajeev Dhawan, who anticipates that money earned by holiday workers won't be as readily recycled into the economy as in better times.
State Economist: Banks Need to Recover Before Jobs Do
WGPB-FM (Georgia Public Broadcasting/Statewide), November 18, 2009
Rajeev Dhawan says to see job growth the country needs a spark comparable to the Internet revolution of the 90s or the construction boon of the early 2000's. But before that spark can ignite, Dhawan says the banks need to be cleaned up.
Dhawan: Recession rolls on in Georgia
Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 18, 2009
The recession continues to take a toll on Georgia, even as it has ended elsewhere in America, according to
Rajeev Dhawan. "It is generally assumed the national recession ended sometime this summer; the Georgia recession in terms of job losses remains unabated."
Job losses to continue for at least a year, predicts Dhawan
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 18, 2009
The recession has hit Georgia harder than all but a handful of states, with much of the damage coming through the collapse of the housing market.
Rajeev Dhawan says that the state cannot count on a lift from a national rebound because "the current recovery will be slow and drawn out through 2011 and beyond."
Maria Sheffield selected for Business Insurance magazine's 2009 "Women To Watch"
Press release, November 18, 2009
Maria Sheffield (MBA/JD) is one of 25 individuals who will be honored in the magazine's fourth annual "Women to Watch" report which recognizes outstanding women working in insurance, risk management and employee benefits worldwide.
State Officials In Dubai: Who's Paying For Their Trip?
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), November 17, 2009
16 state officials attended the Dubai Air Show in the hopes of luring more aerospace business to Georgia, a move that was questioned in some quarters due to the state's strained budget.
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing was not among the skeptics. "The aerospace industry is important to Georgia. It's an area where we can gain jobs."
Atlanta: accessible, but not very romantic
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 17, 2009
In a national survey, meeting planners give Atlanta high marks for logistical attributes but below average ratings for nightlife and things to do. "The things that we are good at haven't changed and the things that we are bad at haven't changed," according to
Ken Bernhardt, who will become chairman of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2010.
Head of Canal Insurance to retire
Greenville (SC) News, November 17, 2009
Charles M. Timmons Jr. (MBA) is retiring after 37 years as CEO of chief executive officer of this firm that specializes in trucking insurance that is rated A+ by A.M. Best and has more than $500 million in policyholder surplus.
Making a case for classroom humor
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 16, 2009
"As teacher accountability objectives collide with shorter attention spans, laughter is the secret ingredient to keep everyone on task," writes
Perry Binder of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance. He goes on to add that "humor in the classroom mixes audience participation with storytelling about the quirky world around us."
Congress Allowed To Use Inside Info To Invest in Stocks 
WGRZ-TV (NBC/Buffalo), November 14, 2009
For a group often criticized for being out of touch with what's happening on Main Street, some argue Congress seems to be deeply in touch with what will soon happen on Wall Street, especially when compared to the average investor. "If the question is -- are they using information that they're picking up in Congress to beat the market? The answer is absolutely," said
Alan Ziobrowski of the
Department of Real Estate.
GSU's MBA program rates high
Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 9, 2009
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked Georgia State University's J. Mack
Robinson College of Business one of the
five best part-time MBA programs in the South.
According to the biennial rankings, among public universities, the college's part-time MBA ranks first in the South and is in the national top 10.
Emory's name doesn't ensure its high standards
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 6, 2009
A study conducted by the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution of Medicare patient satisfaction revealed shortcomings at two hospitals that are joint ventures between Emory and other hospitals chains. "Patient satisfaction is clearly an important component of quality," said
Bill Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration. According to Custer the findings are indicative of a "need to change the culture to have [hospital] employees communicate with patients better at every step."
Credit problems rising for Georgia banks
Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 5, 2009
With 25 bank failures since August 2008, Georgia leads the nation in bank failures. Of that number, 20 have failed in 2009. According to
Pete Eisemann of the
Department of Finance there are more to come. "Obviously the system is not at the bottom yet."
For Israeli Investors, Atlanta Office Deal Yields Dividends
GlobalAtlanta, November 5, 2009
An Israeli company that invested $3 million in July for a stake in a Gwinnett office complex has already received its first dividend check. As for forging more deals with foreign investors, bank lending is tighter now than it was when the Gwinnett complex agreement was reached. "The market is very, very bad right now," said
Alan Ziobrowski of the
Department of Real Estate. Department chair
Julian Diaz III said the deal appears to have strong upside potential, unless the U.S. economy takes another dive.
Nominations for top innovations sought
Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 5, 2009
Robinson and the
Atlanta Business Chronicle have issued a call for entries for the
18th Annual
Marketing Award for Excellence. Winners will be announced during the 18th Annual MAX Awards breakfast event which will be held on February 26 at the Georgia Aquarium.
Überraschend hoher Verlust bei der UBS (Surprising large loss at UBS)
'
10 vor 10,' Schweizer Fernsehen (10 for 10, Swiss Television), November 3, 2009
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance attributes greater-than anticipated third quarter losses at UBS to several factors: the banking giant is still working to regain lost trust; the hit it has taken during the meltdown; and the far-from-complete recovery of the global financial system.
Schlechter Tag für englische Banken (Bad day for British banks)
'10 vor 10,' Schweizer Fernsehen (Swiss Television), November 3, 2009
Will financial institutions in other countries follow Britain's example and split up their banks?
Alfred Mettler thinks not. Large U.S. banks emerged from the crisis even larger. Asian banks, which were not hit in the same way, emerged stronger and larger. Therefore, he says, European global banks must remain large in order to stay competitive.
October 2009
IT Author's Warning: Get with the Program or Get Out
Press release, October 28
Information technology is rapidly changing. And if executives in charge of growth through IT don't keep pace with the changes, "IT just may as well stand for Immediately Terminated," according to Alumnus
Tom Tinsley (BBA/Management), author of Enterprise Architects: Masters of the Unseen City.
The Importance of Menu Design
Restaurant Informer, October 27
"Much of any restaurant's success is determined by its menu," writes
Dave Pavesic of the
School of Hospitality. As a result, "the process of menu planning and design must be approached with the seriousness and diligence usually reserved for major financial business decisions."
TAG Health Presents "VISION 2020" on November 10th
Press Release, October 27
Bill Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration is one of the nationally recognized experts who will discuss how Georgia can establish itself as a center of excellence for leadership and innovation in the development and delivery of health care IT. The event is sponsored by the Technology Association of Georgia.
Career Testing and Psychometrics: The good, the bad and the ugly…
mycareermanager (blog), October 26
Redirecting one's professional direction often includes career assessment testing, according to
Sharon Cohen, a career counselor for the
Global Partners MBA program. She advises that those seeking to change tracks should meeting with a certified career counselor. No fan of free career assessment tests, Cohen notes that 'Which color fruit is your career?' is one of the most popular such tests. "Are you kidding me, this is the Jerry Springer of career testing!"
Federal stimulus is saving Georgia jobs - not creating them
Florida Times-Union(Morris News Service), October 25
Stimulus funds have preserved more government jobs in Georgia than they have created, according to a state progress report.
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center says that judging the actual impact of the stimulus funds is nearly impossible since the connections between cause and effect can't be traced."How do you prove somebody didn't get laid off because the stimulus money was available?"
Stimulus' big boost to the economy? It already happened
Christian Science Monitor, October 23
According to President Obama's top economic advisor the impact of the $787 billion stimulus package is largely behind us. Rather than a second stimulus package
Rajeev Dhawan says that the far greater need is to clean up banks-a fix that may involve acknowledging bad loans, selling such assets to willing buyers, and an influx of capital that financial institutions can use to lend again. For job creation, Dhawan says, "credit has to flow properly."
Restaurants serve up food giveaways
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 21
Restaurant giveaways are on the rise in the metro area, a trend that
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing attributes to today's tough economy because when money is tight people shy away from risks, including the risk of buying something they've never tried. "'Free' is the most powerful word in the English language as far as marketing is concerned." Giveaways, he says, "generate action and overcome inertia."
Aspen Institute Ranks Robinson College in Its Top 100
GlobalAtlanta, October 21
The Aspen Institute ranks Robinson among the top 100 business schools worldwide for leadership integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its master's of business administration programs. Robinson ranked 85th in its inaugural appearance on the institute's 2009-2010 edition of "Beyond Grey Pinstripes," a biennial survey of business schools globally. It is the only business school in Georgia to gain the distinction.
Caucasus University Graduate is First Ph.D. Scholar in Transcaucasia Region
GlobalAtlanta, October 19
Boris Lezhava has received the first doctorate conferred by the Caucasus School of Business (CSB), a school that Robinson helped found in 1998. Lezhava, who is the first person ever awarded a doctorate in the Republic of Georgia and the entire Caucasus region, has been named dean of CSB.
Naveen Donthu of the
Department of Marketing, who oversaw Lezhava's dissertation, attended the graduation, as did
Bijan Fazlollahi of the
Center Business Development in Transitional Economies. Fazlollahi, who was instrumental in the founding of CSB, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the school at the graduation.
Apesoft Adds U.S. Headquarters, Names North American CEO
Press release, October 19
Alumnus
Mike Covol (MBA, Marketing) has been named CEO for North America of Apesoft, a business intelligence software solutions company headquartered in Barcelona.
Kluft zwischen Wall Street und Main Street
Basler Zeitungand Schaffhauser Nachrichten (Switzerland), October 17
Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance discussed the growing gap between flush-with-cash investment banks and starved-for-capital U.S. businesses.
Global Business Helps 'Recession-Proof' Atlanta
GlobalAtlanta, October 16
Atlanta outpaced 39 other metro areas to top Forbes magazine's list of "recession-proof" cities for retirees. Ratings agency Moody's gave Atlanta the nod due to "the presence of large, global companies that have helped the financial and industrial center of the South weather the recession better than other cities." Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center was "surprised" by the findings. "We are more than 7.5 percent below our peak levels of employment just a few years ago, which is quite a bit more than the national average of about 5 percent."
Deadline looms for Americans to disclose accounts in foreign tax havens
Los Angeles Times, October 13
In the aftermath of the settlement of the U.S. case against Swiss bank UBS AG, "It has become pretty much impossible for American citizens to have a bank account in Switzerland unless they live there," according to
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance. Mettler believes that UBS and other Swiss banks eventually will accept money from U.S. citizens again with the understanding that accounts and interest will be disclosed to the IRS.
Flood ripple effect drains businesses
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 5
Some businesses that were physically unscathed by Atlanta's recent floods have taken a hit due to slowdowns in business, lost staff time and more.
Bob Klein of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance says that these "ripple costs" will surpass those of physical damage.
Georgia hospitals rated 'weak'
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 3
Bill Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration commented on new Medicare data indicating that 22 Georgia hospitals provided poor results for patients with pneumonia or heart trouble.
Homing in on Risk Management
Information Management, October 2
Speaking at a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by the Society of Actuaries,
Shaun Wang, director of
Robinson's Actuarial Science Program and author of "The Financial Crisis and Lessons for Insurers" said that a widespread embrace of enterprise risk management coupled with regulatory enhancements is necessary to avert future crises.
Financial Crisis Teaches Insurers Valuable Lessons, Study Says
National Underwriter, October 2
At the same briefing,
Shaun Wang said that "If there is another major event-this is already a fragile economy-it would trigger a chain of events," he said, noting that companies need to observe the reality and study the interactions that could result.
Atlanta's Brazilian 'Sister' Rio de Janeiro Wins 2016 Olympics
GlobalAtlanta, October 2
David Bruce of the
Institute of International Business said that in order for Rio de Janiero to win the 2016 Olympics, its delegation had to overcome the image as a breeding ground for poverty and violent crime. As with any big city, he said, those fears aren't totally unfounded, but the reality in Rio is much less grim than the stereotypes suggest.
Attracting the Environmentally Conscious Consumer
Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 2
In this installment of his semimonthly column
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing discusses how firms can get started with environmental marketing initiatives.
CEO University: Diaz Foods CEO balanced work, education
Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 2
Profile of
alumnus Rene Diaz, a member of Robinson's
Board of Advisors, in which he discusses the impact of his Robinson college education on his career.
CEO University: Campbell began as a cashier
Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 2
Profile of
alumnus Ann-Marie Campbell, a member of Robinson's
Board of Advisors, in which she discusses the impact of her Georgia State University undergraduate and Robinson College graduate education on her career.
September 2009
Nurturing the Right Customers
Strategic Finance, September
V. Kumar and
Bharath Rajan of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management write that by concentrating on measuring and improving Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), companies can help ensure that they focus their marketing dollars on the most profitable customers and avoid spending on those who cost too much and return too little.
Georgia to pay high price if health care reform fails, study says
Florida Times-Union(Morris News Service), September 30
Bill Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration commented on a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that projected that Georgia families and individuals should expect to pay as much as 77 percent more on health care 10 years from now if federal reforms fail.
Young Back Health Proposals Amid Potential Costs
Wall Street Journal, September 29
Measures setting limits on how much insurers could charge under health reform would, if passed, keep costs down for older people. But many young adults would see premiums rise, said
Bill Custer.
Caucasus University Sends Largest Number of Students to its Partner Universities
The Financial(Tbilisi), September 28
Twenty-one students from the Caucasus University in the Republic of Georgia are attending Robinson in 2009. Robinson was instrumental in founding the
Caucasus School of Business in 1998.
Damage exceeds flood map boundaries
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 26
"There needs to be a system in which a lot more people are naturally moved into the flood insurance system," according to
Bob Klein of the
Department of Risk Management and Research.
At G20, US pushes to curtail banker risk taking
Christian Science Monitor, September 25
Capping compensation, a hot topic at the recent G20 meeting in Pittsburgh, "is not a good idea" because it "stifles innovation," according to
Jayant Kale of the
Department of Finance.
Capitalism must change, says Coca-Cola's Isdell
Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 25
Robinson in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta hosted a conference on "connected capitalism" convened by Neville Isdell, the former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.
Airline Fees Add $3.8B in Six Months
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), September 25
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing sees no end to 'junk fees' tacked on by airlines for checking luggage, booking by phone and seat selection because they are " a drug that the airlines have become addicted to," adding that, "until consumers start screaming that they have had enough -- until they say that won't do it anymore, and they hop into their cars or stay home…airlines are going to keep piling on the fees because it goes right to the bottom line."
More than 16,000 flood-related claims filed in Atlanta area
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 23
Even in areas where it is legally required, homes are often without flood insurance, according to
Robert Klein of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance.
In Atlanta, Georgia's First Lady Praises Students From Her Country
GlobalAtlanta, September 22
Sandra Elisabeth Roelofs Saakashvili,
First Lady of the Republic of Georgia, met with 20 of Robinson's students from this formerly Soviet country.
Regulators target volume-based bank pay
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 22
Pete Eisemann of the
Department of Finance believes that changes in regulation regarding banking compensation are overdue, especially at the nation's banking giants. "The compensation has been short-term oriented, not long-term oriented," he said. If you do that "you get paid quickly without the full impact of what you've done being seen."
Ist der große Bruder böse?
Die Zeit(Germany), September 21
Will the financial crisis permanently alter Swiss-U.S. business dynamics?
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance says no.
Washington Insider Trading?
CNBC, September 21
Alan Ziobrowsi of the
Department of Real Estate was part of panel that discussed proposed legislation to under which members of Congress would no longer be able trade stocks can trade stocks with insider knowledge. Ziobrowski analyzed more than 6,000 stock transactions by members of Congress and found that they consistently outperform the market.
Study: Legislators' Portfolios Perform Abnormally Well
WXIA-TV (NBC Atlanta), September 18
Discussing his study of Congressional stock transactions,
Alan Ziobrowski noted that members of Congress "earned extraordinary returns. They earned typically about one percent more than the average investor every month. They made about 12 percent more a year than the average investor. That is what we call statistically significant, suggesting that they were trading on information that the rest of us didn't have."
Two Words That Could Bring Down an Industry
Fox News Network, September 18
Initially the H1N1 virus was referred to as 'Swine Flu,' an inaccurate moniker that has had a devastating impact on pork producers. Attempts to rebrand it as H1N1 aren't sticking and it's going to be an uphill battle according to
Chris Lemley of the
Department of Marketing. "Once something emotionally connects with a person, a name emotionally connects with a person, they tend to remember it. The emotional connection here is a threat. The name 'Swine Flu' came out with that threat and we just encoded it."
Lawmakers' inside advantage to trading
Marketplace (American Public Media), September 17
According to
Alan Ziobrowski, his research demonstrating that members of Congress beat the market indicate that "We have every reason to believe they are trading on information that the rest of us don't have."
Organization Metrics Hires Human Capital Industry Veteran
PRWeb (press release), September 14
Alumnus
Richard S. Hauptle joins this talent management firm as senior vice president of sales.
Entrepreneur launches school she wanted
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 13
The economic climate is fostering a new set of entrepreneurs, says
Greg Henley. He says their number includes "more displaced workers wanting to be self-sufficient, and working people who want a second stream of income to fall back on."
On the Move
Augusta Chronicle, September 13
Regions Bank has named Alumnus
Richard Fairey as regional president for the Augusta, Aiken and Savannah community markets.
Studying how we decide
Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 11
Glenn Harrison of the
Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk supports neuroeconomics, a field that blends neuroscience, economics and psychology to study how individuals make financial decisions, but is against its "excessive marketing." Harrison notes that statistical claims made by neuroeconomists have yet to be replicated.
Economist: City's recovery will start next year
Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 11
The economic outlook offered by Wachovia's John Silvia is similar to, but more optimistic than, that offered by
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center in August.
Do-it-yourself ads help banks pinch costs
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 11
A web-based platform that allows financial services institutions to create advertising could work well for small banks with limited resources, says
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing.
More Americans Have No Health Insurance
WebMD Health News, September 10
Bill Custer of the
Center for Health Services Research said he was "a little surprised that the number of uninsured didn't climb more"' in the recently-released 2008 Census Bureau report. He added that a fuller picture of the recession's impact on the uninsured will be seen in next year's Census report.
Managing a Multigenerational Workforce
Restaurant Informer, September 10
Flexibility is an important asset when managing an age diverse workforce, according to
Debby Cannon of
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality.
Atlantan appointed to Executive Board of Chron's & Colitis Foundation
BusinessNews (press release), September 10
Alumnus
Steve Goodman, founder of MeetingAdvice LLC, joins the national board of trustees of the Chron's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Lax security left employees' data vulnerable
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 9
Detmar Straub of the
Department of Computer Information Systems was quoted in an article regarding information security and the State of Georgia's Accounting Office.
Are 'Housewives' best ambassadors for Atlanta?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 8
Atlantans are divided about the women who star on the "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," a reality show that airs on the Bravo Network. What's indisputable, says
Corliss Thornton of the
Department of Marketing, is that "Atlanta Housewives" has great potential to create a national "buzz" about the city and gives the rest of the country a rare glimpse into the lives of well-to-do African-Americans.
The AIG Effect: Farmers Views Three Platforms as a Single Path to Success
Best's Insurance News, September 8
Farmers Insurance Group will need to maintain good relationships with its independent agent network while the firm integrates a direct marketing channel into its sales operation according to
Bob Klein of the
Center for Risk Management and Insurance Research.
Meals at $5 or less drive fast-food ads
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 7
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing said "It's a two-edged sword. It does generate some immediate traffic, which many of the fast-food chains need today. But at the same time, it creates a price that is almost a ceiling going forward."
Healthcare: Who's Who in Chicago
Crain's Chicago Business, September 7
Alumnus
J. Grover Thomas, chairman of Trustmark Mutual Holding, made this list of Chicago healthcare leaders. Thomas serves on the Georgia State University Foundation.
Georgia State Hires Director for New Risk Research Center
GlobalAtlanta, September 3
Glenn Harrison discusses his vision for the new Center for Economic Analysis of Risk.
Business Students Gain Insights into Argentina, Brazil
GlobalAtlanta, September 3
David Bruce and
Pedro Carrillo of the
Institute of International Business took a group of abroad graduate and undergraduate to Argentina and Brazil to study professional practices in Latin American.
August 2009
Indian firms lag behind in focusing on customers
Financial Chronicle(India), August 31
In an interview with this business daily,
V. Kumar of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Marketing said that only 60 per cent of Indian companies with larger customer bases have migrated from a product-centric to a customer-centric approach for better profitability.
PSUs in for Rude Awakening: Academic
New Indian Express(Chennai), August 31
When asked about public service utilities (PSUs), which are enterprises that are owned by the government of India,
V. Kumar said the state-owned telecom firm "has a history of poor customer relationship and there is no sign of retaining profitable customers."
Using Debit or Credit, Beware of Risks
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), August 29
Which is safer to use, a debit card or a credit card?
Conrad Ciccotello of the college's
Personal Financial Planning Program offers some pointers.
Q&A on the News
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 28
Denish Shah of the
Center for Excellence and Brand Marketing and
Conrad Ciccotello of the
Personal Financial Planning program respond to a reader query regarding personal information stored in retailer databases.
AirTran spreading its wings in Atlanta as Delta refocuses
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 28
As Delta reallocates marketing dollars into markets in its newly expanded footprint, the airline also opens up opportunities for AirTran here in Atlanta, says
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing.
Ga. economic recovery could take until 2011, according to forecast Associated Press, August 26
At his quarterly economic forecasting conference,
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center estimated that state job losses for 2009 will total 205,000.
GSU expert: Economic pain easing, but slowly
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 26
Its not enough for the economy to stop dropping
Rajeev Dhawan said at his conference. It still needs a lift.
Economist predicts 2011 recovery for Georgia
WAGA-TV (Fox/Atlanta), August 26
The headline from the
Economic Forecasting Conference was that the free fall is over but Atlantas economy is not yet in the clear.
Metro Atlanta recovery will be slower than nation
WABE-FM (NPR/Atlanta), August 26
Rajeev Dhawan said that because Metro Atlanta's economy depends largely on conventions and travel, the recession has hit the market harder than other metropolitan areas.
Expert: Georgia should recover in 2011
WGCL-TV (CBS Atlanta), August 26
In his forecast,
Rajeev Dhawan said that Georgia's loss of 6.1 percent of its employment base reflects a more severe employment drop than what's been experienced nationally
Dhawan: GA set for tepid economic recovery in 2011
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 26
Also in his forecast,
Rajeev Dhawan said that the severity of the recession in Atlanta is linked not only to corporate job losses from last falls financial crisis but also to the severe drop in residential building activity that has happened in the last 18 months.
Figuring retirement needs in shaky economy
Yahoo! Finance, August 25
Bruce Palmer, Professor Emeritus of
Risk Management and Insurance, says that those who live frugally have less difficulty crafting a comfortable financial retirement plan than those with expensive needs.
Family grieves for 'kind' 23-year-old
Marietta Daily Journal, August 25
Brian Andrew Spruell, an undergraduate student at
Robinson, was killed in a car crash on August 23.
Auf Schweizer Banker rollt eine Klagewelle zu
Neue Zürcher Zeitung (Switzerland), August 23
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance comments on the pretrial settlement reached between the United States and Switzerland in the Internal Revenue Service's case against UBS AG.
Inside Look - UBS-IRS Settlement
Bloomberg Television, August 20
Alfred Mettler describes the difference between privacy and secrecy in banking and why the outcome of the UBS case is not a blueprint for future action against Swiss banks.
Accounting group funds independent research
Pensions & Investments, August 20
Jennifer Joe of the
School of Accountancy is part of a team that has received funding from the Center for Audit Quality that will investigate the influence of context on auditors' fair value judgment.
Swiss Banks Court New Markets, Shun Americans as Secrecy Erodes
Bloomberg News Service, August 20
Alfred Mettler discusses changes in Swiss bank secrecy.
Ein Erfolg für die USA
Tagblatt (Switzerland), August 20
Q&A with
Alfred Mettler regarding the agreement reached between the U.S. and Swiss governments in the federal case against UBS.
Eine klassische Win-Win-Situation
20 Minuten (Switzerland), August 20
Alfred Mettler discusses the impact of the UBS settlement on the Swiss and U.S. governments.
Sanders named to STC's local board of directors
Effingham Herald (Georgia), August 20
MBA alumnus
Cathy Plummer Hill, vice president of the Coastal Region for
Georgia Power, is one of four new appointees to the board of directors of Savannah Technical College.
Airgas Presents Sandra Fowler-Hurt With Annual Scott Melman Award
Business Wire (press release), August 18
Accounting alumnus
Sandra Fowler-Hurt, who is a vice president of
Airgas, received an award in recognition of outstanding leadership in the pursuit of excellence.
Patient satisfaction with PPOs driven down by administrative hassles
American Medical News, August 17
William Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration commented on a Consumer Reports survey revealing that 62 percent of PPO members called their insurer with billing complaints while only 27 percent of HMO members did.
Wells Fargo in no hurry to re-brand Wachovia locations
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 14
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing said that "the big issue for Wells Fargo is to take a relatively unknown brand in this market and to really communicate how good an operator they are."
MARTA shortfalls deeper than thought
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 13
MARTA's financial woes look worse than originally thought, according to an analysis from the Economic Forecasting Center.
Chamber goes back to school
Neighbor Newspapers (Atlanta), August 12
Toby McChesney, director of
graduate admissions and student services, discusses the partnership between Robinson and the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.
Gwinnett woman juggles family, school, career
Northside Woman, August 12
Professional MBA student
LaVonne Rashad, an accounting supervisor at
UPS, describes how the PMBA program is helping her on the job.
Alpharetta woman seeks master's degree
Northside Woman, August 12
Kathryn Haupt, also a
PMBA student, enjoys the team approach employed in the curriculum.
End Swiss bank accounts?
Fox Business Network,August 12
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance was interviewed about the settlement in the U.S. government's case against Swiss banking giant UBS AG. Mettler serves on a banking privacy task force that is advising the Swiss government.
UBS, US settle tax evasion case
Reuters, August 12
Alfred Mettler believes that it probably will take months to implement the settlement agreement reached between the United States and the Swiss government.
Taking stock: UBS settlement panel
Business News Network (Canada), August 12
Alred Mettler participated in a panel discussion about the implications of the UBS/U.S. settlement.
Confidence will take some time to rebound
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 12
Consumer confidence, the main driver of consumer spending, won't recover until the job situation improves, said
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing.
Schuler Appointed COO at Boeing Charleston
Post and Courier(Charleston, SC), August 10
Alumnus
Geoffrey L. Schuler has been named chief operating officer of Boeing Charleston.
Expert talks about economic impact
WAGA-TV (Fox/Atlanta), August 7
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center described the pattern of the economic downturn.
Book sheds light on customer management
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 7
In this installment of his regular column
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing discusses Managing Customers for Profit: Strategies to Increase Profits and Build Loyalty by V. Kumar of the Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management. Bernhardt writes that the principles and strategies outlined in the book will help firms "acquire more profitable customers, manage and reward existing customers based on their profitability and invest in high-profitability customers to prevent attrition by allocating your marketing resources more effectively."
Bank slugfest looms with giants' arrival
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 6
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing said that the entry of Wells Fargo to the market will spur other banks to step up customer service.
Overprotected from risk?
Fund Strategy (UK), August 3
Vikas Agarwal of the
Department of Finance discussed the difference between hedge fund investors today and those who held stakes in Long Term Capital Management when the fund imploded in 1998.
Experts tell senators insurance industry needs a federal hand
Best's Insurance News, August 3
According to
Martin Grace of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance, state-by-state regulation of insurers hurts the industry's international competitiveness. "A rapidly dwindling share of the world's financial markets is supervised under the fragmented, sectoral model still employed by the United States."
Export opportunities abound in Africa
Global Atlanta, August 3
Jacobus Boers of the
Institute of International Business was among the presenters at a U.S. Commerce Department forum in Atlanta about business prospects on the African continent. Boers discussed economic and political conditions.
Verhaltener Optimismus nach UBS-Deal
Schweizer Radio DRS (Switzerland), August 3
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance says that Swiss banks that are pulling out of the US due to the federal case against UBS AG are overreacting.
July 2009
Managing customers for greater profits
Business Times (Singapore), July 31
V. Kumar of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management told an audience in Singapore that by migrating from a product-centric view to a customer-centric one helps companies achieve higher profitability. Kumar was a keynote speaker at the Inaugural Global Conference on Service Excellence held at Singapore Management University.
Health reform roadblocks
WebMD News Watch, July 30
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says that an agreement on health reform legislation is 80 percent accomplished but that striking a deal on the remaining 20 percent will be an uphill slog. A key objection: any increase in taxes.
Bill Custer of the
Institute of Health Administration points out that health reform will be "impossible without taxing someone."
Experts: U.S. Government should mandate federal charter for some insurers
Dow Jones News Wire, July 30
In testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on July 28,
Martin Grace of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance said that the government should have the power to examine an insurance firm's activities, complexity and market involvement, and then determine whether it should be federally chartered.
Chief Executive Officer of Comegys Insurance joins UTEK Corporation Board of Directors
Business Wire (press release), July 30
Alumnus Mark Berset appointed to the board of this global IP licensing and innovation services company.
Trust, delivery key in online world
Montreal Gazette, July 29
Naveen Donthu of the
Department of Marketing says that "weak ties," where strangers trust the opinion of other strangers over the "strong ties" of friends and family are on the rise in e-commerce purchasing decisions. Strong ties are losing influence, he says, because they are often people who are like you and know what you know while "weak ties add to what you already know."
Kevin E. Lofton joins Gilead Sciences' Board of Directors
Business Wire (press release), July 29
Alumnus and Board of Advisors member
Kevin Lofton appointed to the board of this international biopharmaceutical company.
Obituary: Thomas Cravens Gaddy
Clayton Tribune (GA), July 29
MBA
alumnus Tom Gaddy died on July 21.
Senate panel discusses insurer oversight, federal office
Business Insurance, July 28
When he testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs,
Martin Grace of the
Department of Risk Management and Insurance said that establishing an Office of National Insurance within the Treasury Department would be "a good first step" towards federal oversight of the industry.
Networking veteran Chris Koeneman joins Datacom Systems as vice president, sales and marketing
PR Newswire (press release), July 28
Alumnus Chris Koeneman joins this network access device manufacturer based in East Syracuse, NY.
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. selects new chief operating officer
Business Wire (press release), July 27
Alumnus Mark M. Andersson joins this intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance firm.
How to profit from good customer service
Business Times (Singapore), July 26
V. Kumar of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management addressed Singapore Management University's first-ever Global Conference on Service Excellence, which was held on July 23.
Focusing on top range customers can help companies raise profits
Channel News Asia (Singapore), July 24
V. Kumar of the
Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management discusses why enterprises should not focus on retaining all customers but only those who are the most profitable.
Viewpoint: Workers getting a raise, or a pink slip
Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 24
"Distortions brought on by minimum wage laws lead to costly misallocations of labor," says
Bill Bogner of the
Department of Managerial Sciences.
Chamber, Georgia State connect
Sandy Springs Reporters, July 24
Toby McChesney, director of
Graduate Recruiting and Student Services, discusses a new partnership between Robinson and the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.
Controlling credit for those under 21
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), July 23
A law that tightens up access to credit for anyone under the age of 21 is part of a broader move to towards stronger consumer protection says
Conrad Ciccotello, director of Robinson's
Graduate Personal Financial Planning program.
How To Get Around Delta's $5 Checked Bag Fee
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), July 23
Ken Bernhardt of the
Department of Marketing says that fees generated by Delta's latest checked bag fee are "dumb profits" because although though the move generates revenue, "it irritates the heck out of consumers."
Minimum wage hike could threaten low earners' jobs
Associated Press, July 23
Absorbing the increase in the federal minimum wage will compel employers to hire fewer people or to conduct less business, according to
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center.
The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company promotes four executives
Business Wire (press release), July 23
Alumnus Connie McDaniel named chief of Internal Audit.
The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company promotes four executives
Business Wire (press release), July 23
Alumnus Connie McDaniel named chief of Internal Audit.
Swiss banks avoid US in wake of spat with IRS
Wall Street Journal, July 21
Alfred Mettler of the
Department of Finance says that Swiss banks that are pulling out of the US due to the federal case against UBS AG are overreacting.
Austin's AIC Ventures Adds Leader to East Coast Acquisition Team
Business Wire PR Log (press release), July 20
Alumnus Jeff Gilder will lead efforts to acquire $100 million in East Coast commercial real estate assets.
Georgia facing double-digit unemployment
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 18
It will be more than a year before Georgia's labor market begins to recover, says
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center.
Opinion Editorial: A level playing field
Las Vegas Sun, July 18
This editorial supporting legislation to impose insider trading regulations on lawmakers and their staffs cites a 2004 study by
Alan Ziobrowski of the
Department of Real Estate that found that stock portfolios of members of Congress outperform the market.
More employees skimping on preventive care
Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 17
Pat Ketsche of the
Institute of Health Administration says that the decline in use of wellness care by insured employees is recession driven.
Ga. jobless rate hits record 10.1 percent in June
Associated Press, July 15
Rajeev Dhawan of the
Economic Forecasting Center predicts two years of negative employment growth for the Peach State.
House Democrats: Require everyone to buy health insurance
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), July 15
The current number of uninsured in Georgia is unknown. The latest figures, from a study conducted by the
Institute of Health Administration along with the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are from 2007 which was prior to the recession. At that time, 20 percent of Georgians under age 65 were uninsured. By contrast, 15 percent of all Americans were uninsured that year.
Congress Mulls Trading Curbs for Its Own
Washington Post, July 14
A report on yesterday's hearing of the oversight and investigations subcommittee of the House Committee on Financial Services cites findings from Alan Ziobrowski's 2004 study demonstrating that members of congress enjoy higher than average investment gains over other investors.
Are Stimulus Road Dollars Being Divvied Up Fairly?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 13
Metro Atlanta and the rest of Georgia share a common gripe. Each believes the other is reaping greater benefits from federal funds received earlier this year. Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center says that the money should go where the people are.
Democrats Press Legislation to Ban 'Insider' Trading
The Hill, July 13
In his testimony at a congressional hearing, Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate asserted that current ethics rules should be tightened to make sure that blind trusts held by members of congress remain blind.
Preventing Unfair Trading by Government Officials
House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, July 13
Testimony by Alan Ziobrowski, Department of Real Estate, before a congressional panel on research demonstrating that stock investments by members of Congress regularly beat the market.
House financial services' oversight and investigations subcommittee told federal employees, officials profit from inside knowledge
Cleveland Plain-Dealer, July 13
Coverage of the hearing at which Alan Ziobrowski testified
House Bill Would Ban Improper Trading in Congress
Associated Press, July 13
Coverage of the hearing at which Alan Zibrowski testified
Watchdog: SEC Makes Progress On Employee Insider-Trading
Dow Jones News Service, July 13, 2009
Preview of the hearing at which Alan Ziobrowski testified
Atempause für die UBS
Der Bund (Berne), July 13, 2009
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, comments on the IRS vs. UBS case as it draws closer to either settlement or a hearing before the U.S. District Court in Miami.
Richter gibt der UBS bei Bedarf noch mehr Zeit
Tages-Anzeiger (Zurich), July 13
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, comments on the IRS vs. UBS case.
Und wieder muss der Bund der UBS helfen - Prozess vertagt
Cash(Switzerland), July 13
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, comments on the IRS vs. UBS case.
Decline in June Retail Sales
WABE-FM (Atlanta), July 11
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing
College Courses Catching on Across the Board
Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 10
Associate Dean Jane Mutchler discusses the trends driving increased applications to business school.
Who's Who in Hospitality
Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 10
Alumni Fred Cerrone of Hotel Equities, Russell Jacobs of World of Coca-Cola and Dan O'Leary of Underground Atlanta were cited as leaders of the area's hospitality industry. Also making the list: Debby Cannon of the Day School of Hospitality
Scottrade Announces New Branch Office in Northern Atlanta
BusinessWire (press release), July 7
Alumnus Adil Ali will lead a new office of the branch-supported online investment firm.
Doyle Dickinson Makes the Trip to Cairo
Microsoft Imagine Cup Blog, July 6
Doyle Dickinson, 92, traveled to Cairo to watch his grandsons, one of whom is grad student Jimmy Dickinson, compete in the global finals for Microsoft's Imagine Cup
Georgia State Professor Wins Fourth Marketing Association Award
Global Atlanta,July 5
Report on V. Kumar's history-making win of four lifetime achievement awards from the American Marketing Association
Business Books: 'Unlocking Your Rubber Room'
Dallas Morning News, July 5
A reviewer gives Perry Binder of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance the nod for his book of 44 simple lessons that demonstrate how "education, negotiation skills and a basic understanding of law can help you straighten out workplace curves."
Commercial Real Estate Struggling
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 4
Julian Diaz, Department of Real Estate, believes that Atlanta's commercial real estate market won't begin to recover for two years.
June 2009
Bank Expert: Financial Settlement in UBS vs. IRS Realistic
Dow Jones Newswires, June 30
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, discusses approach that UBS is likely to take in settling its case with the IRS.
Tian named Robert O. Anderson distinguished professor at NMSU
NMSU News Center (press release),
June 29
Kelly Tian, who holds a Ph.D. from Robinson and teaches marketing at New Mexico State University, is awarded a distinguished professorship designed to promote service that benefits NMSU's business school.
Budget Problems Will Worsen As New Fiscal Year Dawns
InsiderAdvantageGeorgia, June 29
Report cites data from the May report of Robinson's Economic Forecasting Center.
Taking a Peek into the Elderly Shoppers' List
New Straits Times (Malaysia), June 28
Ong Fon Sim of the University of Malaya discusses the consumption behavior of Malaysia's retired and elderly citizens. Ong established the Centre for Mature Consumer Studies-Malaysia which is affiliated with Robinson's Center.
Inland Securities Corporation Appoints Brian M. Conlon as President
BusinessWire (press release), June 26
Alum Brian Conlon assumes the reins at this division of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.
Autry, Horton & Cole Partners Author The Law of Cooperatives
dBusinessNews (press release), June 26
Charles T. Autry, an attorney who earned his MBA at Robinson, coauthored this book on cooperative law that describes how this form of business differs from other business entities.
Porn addicts and swear jars - what's in it for Anheuser Busch?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 26
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, says that a risqué viral ad for Bud Light should be considered in context of its young male audience, not their parents.
Green Team
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 26
Renay Blumenthal, an MBA alumnus and SVP for public policy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, is the new board chair for the Clean Air Campaign.
Branding Buckhead: Area looks for slogan, logo
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 26
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, says that the upscale area needs to project a welcoming feel that communicates quality not exclusivity.
GH&I's Chief Operating Officer Receives National Accounting Administration Honor
dBusinessNews (press release), June 25
Alum Sue Groszkiewicz receives the Association for Accounting Administration (AAA)'s 2009 ACE (Achievement, Commitment and Excellence) Award from the Association for Accounting Administration.
Textbook by Georgia State Professor Translated Into Chinese
Global Atlanta, June 25
Tamer Cavusgil, Institute of International Business, interviewed about the translation of International Business: Strategy, Management and the New Realities (Prentice Hall, 2008) into Chinese.
Getting Personal: Foreign Bankers Look To US Amid Tax Pressure
Wall Street Journal Online, June 24
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, discusses how the outcome of the IRS vs. UBS case will affect influx of new money from U.S. clients.
Symmetry Medical Appoints Chairman and Two Directors
PR Newswire, June 23
MBA alum Craig Reynolds elected board chair of this provider of products to the global orthopedic device industry and other medical markets.
Hopes For Deal In IRS' UBS Case Rise As Trial Nears
Wall Street Journal, June 23
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, discusses the possibility of an out-of-court settlement between the IRS and UBS.
Orr named Marketing Teacher of the Year
Times-Georgian, June 20
Robinson alumnus Stacey Orr, who teaches marketing at Chapel Hill High School in Carrollton, has been named the 2009 Marketing Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Marketing Education Association.
Restaurants changing with the times
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 19
Dave Pavesic, School of Hospitality, says the industry is reacting to adverse conditions in a healthy manner.
Tigard brothers will compete in world computer finals in Cairo
The Oregonian, June 18
Jimmy Dickinson, a graduate student in the Department of Computer Information Systems, is headed to the international finals for Microsoft's Imagine Cup.
How to Lose a Customer Forever
Business Intelligence Middle East, June 17
Alum Bob Prosen, the author of
Kiss Theory Goodbye, Five Proven Ways to get Extraordinary Results in Any Company, discusses where to cut costs and where to improve service during tough times.
California's Economy: Too Big to Fail?
BusinessWeek, June 17
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, says that nearby states will experience fallout from the Golden State's troubles.
The Next Regulatory Fight: Avoiding Another AIG
The American: The Journal of the American Enterprise Institute, June 16
Research by Martin Grace of the Center for Risk Management and Research and Harvard Law's Hal Scott indicates that shifting insurance regulation from state to federal level could lower regulatory costs and lead to a more diverse market.
Pro/Con: Retailers set for long summer
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 14
Does the May rise in the S&P Retail Index indicate that consumers will keep their wallets open this summer? Chris Lemley of the Department of Marketing says that signs point to no.
Price of insurance rises
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 14
According to Martin Grace, Center for Risk Management and Research, homeowners' insurance rates may be rising along coastal Georgia and other parts of the nation because they are vulnerable to hurricanes.
Multipoint Gaming
MeFeedia—June 13
Jimmy Dickinson, computer information systems graduate student, and his two brothers field questions about bringing home the Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Laid off or fired? It's not the end
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 13
Alumnus Lamar C. Smith, decorated fighter pilot and retired chairman of Torchmark Corporation, discusses the lessons imparted in his business parable, There's More to Life than the Corner Office: The Secret to Total Life Prosperity.
Gift Cards Gouged by Time Limits
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), June 10
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, on disclosure of gift card fees
Isakson: Give GM stock to taxpayers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 10
Jane Mutchler, accounting professor and associate dean, comments on potential legislation to distribute shares of GM and Chrysler to every U.S. taxpayer.
When You Can't Secure Product Liability Insurance
BusinessWeek, June 9
Bill Feldhaus, Department of Risk Management and Insurance, discusses options for startups seeking liability insurance.
Atlanta MBA Students Explore South Africa
Global Atlanta, June 9
A report from the two-week study abroad trip that is part of the Professional MBA program-Jacobus Boers and Pedro Carrillo, both of the Institute of International Business, are quoted as are students who blogged about the visit, including Karen David, Ivey McCloud, Ben Thomas and Kimberly Weaver.
How PPC Geo-Targeting Can Help Improve Your ROI
Promotion World, June 9
Hamid Saify, Robinson alumnus (BBA in marketing and management) who is director of search advertising at Medium Blue, writes about an overlooked element of search advertising.
Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey and Random, Expat Country Selection!
Career Rocketeer, June 8
Sharon Cohen, Career Management Center, answers FAQs about searching for jobs abroad.
These Marketing Books Mean Business
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, comments on some of his favorite books about marketing.
Gas South CFO finds pleasure in altruism
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Alumnus Sandy Miller wins Community Service award at CFO of the Year awards.
Anti-tax lawyer juggling busy caseload
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Profile of alumnus John Woodham
Who's Who in Real Estate
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Alumni on the list include Richard Bowers, Mitchell Brannen, Mark Gottlieb, Timothy Gunter, Scott Jackson, H. J. Russell and Stan Thomas.
Economic Educator
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 5
Milton Jones, president of Bank of America-Georgia, elected chairman of the Georgia Council on Economic Education.
Recession hit state harder than most
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 3
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, discusses Georgia's 2008 job market contraction.
Region gets good news amid recession
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 3
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, describes the benefits that Gwinnett County will reap through NCR relocation.
Performance of Credit Unions vs. Banks in Georgia
Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio, June 3
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
How Does Law Affect Finance?
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, June 1
Conrad Ciccotello, Graduate Personal Financial Planning Programs, and co-authors summarize a paper accepted for publication in the
Journal of Financial Economics
May 2009
Panthers prowl Wall Street
Georgia State Magazine, spring 2009
Jason Aldrich, Career Management Center, discusses this alumni-funded initiative through which a select group of students visited New York City's financial district
Robinson opens Peachtree-Dunwoody location for PMBA
Georgia State Magazine, spring 2009
Ralph Kahlan, assistant dean for finance and administration, on Robinson's newest location
Georgia State launches Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk
Georgia State Magazine, spring 2009
Bala Ramesh, Department of Computer Information Systems, on receiving the 2008 Board of Regents' Teaching Excellence Award
Guest Columnist: Coping as a Layoff Survivor, then Layoff Victim
Wall Street Journal, May 29
Alumnus Gayatri Rao, MS in Marketing, on being unemployed
Home Depot responds to protest on YouTube
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 29
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, on Home Depot's use of social media to address environmentalists' concerns
Some grads still in demand despite economy
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 29
MBA applications up 22 percent over previous year
Trip to the old ballpark rekindles passion for cards
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 29
Profile of EMBA alumnus Fred Cerrone, CEO of Hotel Equities Inc.
PGA Tour Diversity Internship Program enters 18th year
Florida Times-Union, May 27
Ester Kim, BS in Hospitality Administration, tapped for internship.
Doing More with Less with LSS
Lead Times, May 2009
Ken Levine, Department of Managerial Sciences, and coauthor describe the benefits of Lean Six Sigma
Successful CSB students receive awards and funds to start own businesses
Georgian Business Week (Republic of Georgia), May 25
Located in Tbilisi, the Caucasus School of Business (CSB) was founded in 1998 in partnership with Robinson.
Recovery not as close as some say
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 24
Columnist Thomas Oliver cites last week's quarterly outlook released by Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
Budget might shrink further
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 24
Economic Forecasting Center data is cited in this analysis of the state of Georgia's fiscal outlook.
Dream vs. reality hits hard for entrepreneur
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 24
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, outlines challenges facing inventor of spill proof "Last Straw."
'Shadow market' may undercut real estate rebound
Christian Science Monitor, May 22
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed about "phantom inventory" of foreclosed homes not on the market.
State Farm sponsors HEROs
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 22
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, discusses partnership between insurer and Georgia's Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) units.
Who's Who in Education
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 22
Robinson Dean Fenwick Huss, Georgia State President Mark Becker and College of Law Dean Steven Kamenshine named to list of "Atlanta's top education leaders"
Sound Off
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 22
David Martin, Georgia Council on Economic Education, on the state of education in Georgia
Georgia jobless rate stable for 3rd straight month
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 21
Some believe that current data indicate that the state's jobless rate is on the cusp of an upswing. Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center thinks otherwise.
Economy still grim, GSU forecaster Dhawan says
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 20
Dhawan: Look to 2011 for economic recovery
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 20
Report on Economic Forecasting Conference
WAGA-TV (Fox/Atlanta), May 20
Interview with Rajeev Dhawan about his quarterly forecast
WGST-AM (Clear Channel/Atlanta), May 20
AmericasMart Appoints William Hakes, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer
Furniture World Magazine, May 19
Robinson alumnus assumes newly created CMO position.
Students Take Honors in Microsoft Tech Contest
Chronicle of Higher Education, May 18
Team MultiPoint Web, three brothers led by CIS student Jimmy Dickinson, wins Microsoft Imagine Cup.
States, Senate Consider National Catastrophe Funds
Best's Insurance News, May 18
Martin Grace, Department of Risk Management and Insurance, comments on bills before state legislatures and Congress regarding the establishment of natural catastrophe funds.
How to Rent (Almost) Everything -- and Save
SmartMoney, May 15
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, on increased rental of consumer goods
The Insider: Events Around Town
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 15
Write-up and photos from May 7 Business Hall of Fame
French Ambassador Will Speak At Southern Center
Global Atlanta, May 15
Robinson co-hosted this event.
How Should the Federal Government Oversee Insurance?
Federal Information & News Dispatch, May 14
Testimony by Martin Grace, Department of Risk Management and Insurance, before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
Lawmakers Examine Systemic Regulator for Insurance Industry
RTT News, May 14
Coverage of Martin Grace's Congressional testimony
Kanjorski: Federal Regulation No Longer a Matter of 'If'
Best's Insurance News, May 14
Coverage of Martin Grace's Congressional testimony
Brothers take top spot in programming contest
eSchool News, May 13
AASU: New President Appointed
WSAV-TV (NBC/Savannah), May 13
Robinson alumnus Linda M. Bleicken is named president of Armstrong Atlantic State University
Business Ph.D. Applications on the Rise
BusinessWeek, May 12
Robinson alumnus Alan Ferguson discusses his reasons for returning to the college for his Ph.D. program in real estate.
Defining Opportunity: What business are we in?
Business to Business, May 11
Monthly column by Greg Henley, Russell Center for International Entrepreneurship
Job search 101 for new graduates
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 10
Jason Aldrich, Career Management Center, interviewed
SunTrust strives for solid image
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 9
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed
Announcing Atlanta Competitive Advantage Conference 2009 Abstracting eJournal
Social Science Research Network, May 8
Robinson partners with Emory's Goizueta Business School and Georgia Tech's College of Management to present May 19-21 conference.
Former Coke CEO: Old Ways of Doing Business Inadequate
Global Atlanta, May 8
Neville Isdell and Carl Patton inducted into Business Hall of Fame
Gourmet food shop branching out in tough year
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 8
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, discusses the role of perceived value in sales of premium-priced products.
People in the News
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 8
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, appointed to Swiss government task force.
Stress Test Skepticism
Business to Business, May 8
Pete Eisemann, Department of Finance, interviewed
Small banks also facing big stress
Marketplace, American Public Media, May 8
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Jobs: What a Rebound Will Look Like
BusinessWeek, May 8
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Imagine Cup: MultiPoint Moves On
Network World, May 7
Young Minds vs. Ancient Problems: Imagine Cup 2009 Winners Announced
Fast Company, May 7
Jimmy Dickinson, a graduate student in the Department of Computer Information Systems, wins Microsoft's Imagine Cup.
The Power of Students to Change the World
Microsoft on the Issues, May 5
Anthony Salcito, Microsoft's General Manager of U.S. Education, reports on the victory of Team Multipoint Web at the Imagine Cup competition.
Office vacancies good for tenants
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 5
Julian Diaz, Department of Real Estate, interviewed
Key Georgia sectors show signs of hope
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 3
Julian Diaz, Department of Real Estate, interviewed
Newsmakers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 3
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, advises Swiss government
Women in Business Leadership Forum -- May 1, 2009
Issues facing women no longer gender-specific
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 1
Beverly Langford, forum co-director, says networking matters now more than ever.
Program offers insights
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 1
Women's Mentor Program at Robinson prepares students to become leaders.
Karen Handel, Secretary of State
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 1
Profile of opening speaker
Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO, Spanx Inc.
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 1
Profile of luncheon speaker
The Insider: Events Around Town
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 8
Event photos
April 2009
Coke and Home Depot launch new campaigns for new customers
WABE-FM (NPR/Atlanta), April 30
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed
Quarterly Economic Survey
USA Today, April 27
Includes data provided by Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center
Stress test methodology could roil bank industry
Associated Press, April 24
Interview with Larry Brown, School of Accountancy
The power book - A Guide to Atlanta's top industry list-makers
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 24
Debby Cannon, School of Hospitalty, cited as a hospitality-sector leader
BRIC countries to be featured at World Trade Center discussion
Global Atlanta, April 24
Tamer Cavusgil, Institute of International Business, to speak at May 6 event
Valdosta hosts Georgia Chamber's international summit
Global Atlanta, April 24
Pedro Carrillo, Institute of International Business, spoke at April 23 event
Smaller banks overlooked and in trouble
Christian Science Monitor, April 23
Interview with Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center
11Alive "Brain Trust"
WXIA-TV/NBC-Atlanta, April 22
Weekly appearance by Conrad Ciccotello, Director of Personal Financial Planning programs
Consumers changed for good
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 22
Interview with Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing
The greening of our industry
Restaurant Informer, April 2009
Column by Debby Cannon, School of Hospitality
"Stress tests" frown on loans, not securities; could favor big banks
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21
Lawrence Brown, School of Accountancy, interviewed
Southeastern States Are Hit Hard By Recession
Time, April 18
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
Mixed signals abound, but economy remains weak
Associated Press, April 17
Lawrence Brown, School of Accountancy, interviewed
GSU expert on marketing game is also big sports fan
Associated Press, April 17
Profile of V. Kumar, director, Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management
WSB-TV (CBS/Atlanta), April 17
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
11Alive 'Brain Trust' Answers Your Tax and Finance Questions
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), April 15
Conrad Ciccotello, director of graduate personal financial planning programs, answers viewer questions in this weekly segment.
Geneva wonders who moved cheese amid looming secrecy referendum
Bloomberg, April 14
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, interviewed.
Aaron's name dropping
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 14
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed.
CNN Newsroom, April 14
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
Change agent: Out of work execs reinvent themselves
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 10
Greg Henley, Russell Center for Entrepreneurship, interviewed.
Buckhead piling up glut of empty restaurants
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 10
Dave Pavesic, School of Hospitality, interviewed.
MARTA cuts a blow to business
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 10
Ken Debra Cannon, School of Hospitality, interviewed.
Obama's 'glimmers of hope' for economy still faint
Christian Science Monitor, April 10
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
Pessimism, hope mix on jobs front
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 10
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed.
Hungry for deal? Eateries serve up more freebies
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 9
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed.
Managerial Incentives and Hedge Fund Performance
Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Forum, April 8
Vikas Agarwal, Department of Finance, and coauthors describe their upcoming Journal of Finance paper.
Georgia State Hall of Fame Inducts Isdell, Patton
Global Atlanta, April 7
White House ponders: Are some hedge funds too big to fail?
MarketWatch, April 7
Vikas Agarwal, Department of Finance, interviewed.
The secrets of innovation and marketing
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 3
Monthly column by Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing
Takeovers on Waffle House menu
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 3
Dave Pavesic, School of Hospitality, interviewed
GSU to honor Patton, Isdell
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 3
Robinson College's upcoming Hall of Fame induction, covered in Maria Saporta's column
GSU prof offers lawyers light-hearted lessons
Daily Report, April 2
Review of book by Perry Binder, Department of Risk Management and Insurance
March 2009
Search is not business as usual
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 29
Jason Aldrich, Career Management Center, interviewed.
Georgia State's Mettler Advises Swiss Government on Bank Secrecy
Global Atlanta, March 30
Tough Times Call for CLV
Economist Intelligence Unit, March 29
"Executive Briefing" by V. Kumar, Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management
OA Book Club: Review of "Unlocking your Rubber Room"
OfficeArrow.com, March 27
Perry Binder's book is reviewed on this website for office professionals.
Atlanta Developers Roll Dice on Casino
National Real Estate Investor, March 26
Developers anticipate that a potential casino in Underground Atlanta could serve as "a training ground" for School of Hospitality students.
Delta Air steps up branding changes after Northwest merger
Reuters, March 26
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed
Switzerland eyes 'model' US tax treaty
Guardian (UK), March 24
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, interviewed
CNN's Rick Sanchez hosts show at Georgia State
Signal & Urbanite, March 24
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed during broadcast from Georgia State's Student Center
IIS names winner of Bickley Founder Award
Business Insurance, March 23
Harold Skipper, emeritus professor of risk management, receives award from International Insurance Society
Down times spark start-ups
Christian Science Monitor, March 23
Greg Henley, Russell International Center for Entrepreneurship, interviewed
Luxury Market now "less cool"
Atlanta Business Chronicle, March 20
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
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Vitrue helps firms use social media marketing tools
Atlanta Business Chronicle, March 20
David Nasser, Department of Marketing, on the cost-efficiency of marketing via social media
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Solving the Doctoral Dilemma
BizEd, March/April
Description of Robinson's new Executive Doctorate in Business program
Georgia State marketing class gets real world working experience
Signal & Urbanite, March 17
Chip Barksdale's Marketing 4900 class cooks up demand for Hot Squeeze hot sauce
New database management data have been reported by researchers at Georgia State University
NewsRx.com, March 17
Synopsis of study by Veda Storey, "The Quality of Online Privacy Policies: A Resource-Dependency Perspective," published in the Journal of Database Management.
American education at Indian fees
Central Chronicle (Bhopal), March 17
Launch of National Management School, founded in collaboration with Robinson
Sports will prop up city's hospitality biz in '09
Atlanta Business Chronicle, March 13
Deborah Robbe, School of Hospitality, quoted
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Closing the Congressional Insider Trading Loophole
Securities Docket, March 11
Cites data from "Abnormal Returns from the Common Stock Investments of the U.S. Senate" by Alan Ziobrowski, published December 2004 in the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
Follow Your Own Path to Entrepreneurship
Business to Business, March 9
Column by Greg Henley, Russell Center for Entrepreneurship
COBRA aid for layoffs is confusing
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 8
Bill Custer, Institute of Health Administration, interviewed
Mastering the Art of Asking Questions
Atlanta Woman, March 6
Column by Beverly Langford, Department of Marketing
Auditors Raise Doubts About G.M.'s Viability
New York Times, March 6
Jane Mutchler, associate dean, interviewed
Economic turnaround by mid-'10, Dhawan says
Appen Newspapers (North Fulton County), March 5
Coverage of Economic Forecasting Conference
Fed launches plan to revive consumer lending
Christian Science Monitor, March 3
National Management School in Chennai
The Hindu, March 2
Launch of National Management School in Chennai, co-founded by Robinson
Insourcing Tradition
The Statesman, March 2
Launch of National Management School in Chennai, co-founded by Robinson
February 2009
Special Report: Marketing Awards for Excellence
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 27
Green message goes far with 'iddy biddy' steps
Demonstrations create demand for SureSeal
Consumers 'trying' contacts breaks new ground
2009 MAX Awards Finalists
Ga. jobless rate hits new high
Savannah Morning News, February 27
Ga. Tech, UGA sticking with Russell despite controversy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - February 27
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed
Drought Won't Hamper Georgia Business Recruitment, Commissioner Says
Global Atlanta - February 27
Coverage of Economic Forecasting Conference
Georgia unemployment hits record high
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 26
Report predicts little recovery until 2011
Augusta Chronicle, February 26
Financial Planner: Start with Family Budget, Controlling Expenses
WXIA-TV (NBC/Atlanta), February 26
Ga. House panel approves $18.9B budget, funneling federal stimulus cash to Medicaid, education
Associated Press, February 25
New forecast shows Georgia may not recover from recession until at least 2011
Associated Press, February 25
Georgia economy to suffer until 2011, analyst says
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 25
Dhawan: Ga.'s growth prospects in next year bleak
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 25
Editorial: No easy answers in the state's budget crisis
Athens Banner-Herald, February 25
Economic forecast: Ga. won't recover until 2011
MSNBC.com, February 25
Channel 2 Action News at Noon
WSB-TV (ABC/Atlanta), February 25
Georgia State's Rajeev Dhawan says stimulus impact could take year to be felt
WGCL-TV (CBS/Atlanta), February 25
Prognosis Puts Ga.'s Recovery to 2011
WAGA-TV (Fox/Atlanta), February 25
Local economist predicts financial future
WABE-FM (NPR/Atlanta), February 25
Debakel UBS
"Schweizer Fernsehen" program on Swiss Television - February 23
Alfred Mettler, Department of Finance, interviewed
Networking Column
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 20
Address by Aaron Beam, former CFO of HealthSouth convicted of fraud who spoke at the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, covered
Landlords helping eateries survive crisis
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 20
Dave Pavesic, School of Hospitality, interviewed
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21st annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 20
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, to speak at conference
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A 360-degree view of the customer
The Hindu, February 19
Review of new book, Customer Lifetime Value – The Path to Profitability, by V. Kumar of the Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Marketing
President Obama's foreclosure plan
WXIA-TV (NBC affiliate/Atlanta), February 18
Alan Ziobrowski, Department of Real Estate, interviewed
Marking an Era of Aspiring Entrepreneurs
New Indian Express, February 16
Launch of National Management School in Chennai, co-founded by Robinson
Georgians look to two forecasters for answers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 15
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Online space beckons
The Hindu, February 15
V. Kumar, Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Marketing, interviewed
Online space beckons
The Hindu, February 15
V. Kumar, Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Marketing, interviewed
Time to experiment with online marketing
The Hindu, February 13
V. Kumar, Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management, interviewed
"Last Call for the MAX Awards"
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 13
Marketing Awards for Excellence, Department of Marketing
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17th Annual MAX Awards Finalists Announced
Atlanta Daybook, February 13
Marketing Awards for Excellence, Department of Marketing
Severance packages received by Obama appointees
CNN "American Morning", February 11
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
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Area colleges, universities see changes in reenrollment
Neighbor Newspapers, February 11
Jane Mutchler, Associate Dean, interviewed
The National Management School opens in Chennai
The Financial Express, February 11
Northside events briefs
Neighbor Newspapers, February 11
Calendar listing for Fixing the Numbers: Lessons of Fraud and Failure at HealthSouth, Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Indo-US Academicians come together to launch National Management School in Chennai
MBA Universe, February 10
Launch of National Management School in Chennai, co-founded by Robinson
The National Management School Launched
Chennai Online News, February 10
Auto dealers confident in proposed tax break for car buyers
Daily Egyptian, February 10
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, quoted
(The Daily Egyptian is a student-run paper at Southern Illinois University Carbondale)
National Management School opens doors to MBA aspirants
The Hindu Business Line, February 10
"CNN Newsroom" and "Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"
CNN, February 10
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
A Tale of Two Stimulus Bills
BusinessWeek, February 10
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Charlotte's Morning News
WBT News Talk Radio, February 9
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Compensation Caps Could Position Insurers to Poach Bank Execs
Best's Insurance News, February 9
Martin Grace, Center for Risk Management and Insurance Research, interviewed
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Vote's Still Out on $15,000 Housing Credit
REALTOR Magazine - Daily News, February 9
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
State tax revenue sinks 14 percent for January
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 8
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, quoted
January job losses most since '74
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 7
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Stimulus: Senate Tacks on Home, Auto Incentives
BusinessWeek, February 6
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
WABE-FM, February 6
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Georgia would injure itself if it cut Medicaid spending
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 6
Opinion editorial by Bill Custer, Center for Health Services Research
Jobless rate jumps to 7.6 percent; 598K jobs lost
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 6
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Hard Times
Georgia Trend, February
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Game outshines ads with few exceptions
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 6
Monthly "Marketing Strategies" column by Ken Bernhardt
Rising Interest
Georgia Trend, February
Associate Dean Jane Mutchler interviewed about the increase in MBA inquiries and enrollment
What's in stimulus bill for Georgia?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 5
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Georgia State Business Journal Focuses on Water Shortage
Global Atlanta, February 3
Article about the latest issue of
GoodBusiness, an online journal published by the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Insurance regulators question State Farm's dire claim
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 3
Bob Klein, Center for Risk Management and Insurance Research, interviewed
Impact of salmonella outbreak on demand for Georgia peanut crop
WSB-TV (ABC), February 2
Chris Lemley, Department of Marketing, interviewed
January 2009
Publicity firms cut staff as clients cut budgets
Atlanta Business Chronicle, January 30
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, interviewed
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Metro Atlanta's jobless rate highest since 1990
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 30
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
As State Farm and others leave, consumers will lose
OrlandoSentinel, January 29
Report by Martin Grace and Robert Klein cited
Job cuts are taking their toll: The ravages of unemployment
Public Radio International, January 28
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Experts look for FOMC to address worsening conditions
RTT News, January 27
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Recession won't sack colas' Super Bowl ads
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 27
Ken Bernhardt, Department of Marketing, quoted
Home Depot Cuts 7,000 Jobs Nationally
WXIA-TV (NBC), January 26
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, interviewed
Georgia Republicans against stimulus bill
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 24
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, quoted
Georgia State Student Awarded Business Scholarship
GlobalAtlanta, January 23
Awarding of the Eric Joyner scholarship to Jora Vaso, a graduate student in the Institute of International Business
New refinance boomlet may lift economy, a bit
Christian Science Monitor, January 23
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, quoted
Coke and NAMA Foundation offer scholarships for Emerging Leaders Development Program
AMonline.com, January 23
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality to present five-day workshop for National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation
Vanderbilt University to offer workshop on moral corporate leadership Jan. 24
Vanderbilt University News Network, January 21
Steve Olson, Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, to lead workshop
Inflated cash and bank balances, the most shocking aspect of Satyam scandal
The Hindu, January 20
Siva Nathan, School of Accountancy, interviewed
Atlanta CEO encourages equality, pays tribute to MLK
Americus Times-Recorder, January 19
Michael Russell, MBA '90 and member of the Board of Advisors, was keynote speaker at tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stimulus: Construction Workers Say, Bring It On
BusinessWeek, January 17
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, quoted
HERO units may carry advertising
Atlanta Business Chronicle, January 16
Chris Lemley, Department of Marketing, quoted
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Marketing & Media Column
Atlanta Business Chronicle, January 16
Marketing Awards for Excellence (MAX Awards) announcement
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Recession hits hard for some local businesses
The Red and Black, January 15
Economic Forecasting Center, data cited
GSU to offer 16 non-degree IT-specific courses
AtlanTech, January 13
Notable Georgians
Georgia Trend, January
Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center, named a notable Georgian in the magazine's annual list of influential individuals
At Atlanta hotels, more general managers are women
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9
Debra Cannon, School of Hospitality, quoted
Business sense, not luck, put Falcons on comeback path
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 2
