Will the Music Business Always Be Too Human for Wall Street?
“I can’t think of an asset I’m more confident in being consumed over time..” Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has launched a $64B bid to buy UMG - the company behind Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter, and roughly a third of all recorded music on earth. Is it a smart move?
When Fame Meets Power: How Status Transfers Across Social Networks
Katy Perry has made her relationship with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau “Instagram official”. Is this a case of status transfer, absorbing social value simply by being associated with someone who already has it.
What Happens To Mental Health When Women Out-Earn Men?
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues, for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
How Much Of An Influence Does AI Have On Your Work?
Research has found that people are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI can have over their work when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks.
Leadership Lessons In Anger Management From The Superbowl
In high-pressure work scenarios when the stakes are high it can be hard to maintain a level head. But when does an impassioned attitude cross the line into misconduct? How can such incidents be avoided or resolved? We explore...
How The Super Wealthy Got Where They Are
Taylor Swift looks set to become America’s youngest self-made female billionaire. The $96 million in U.S. box office sales for the first weekend of her Eras Tour concert film, comes […]
Celebrity Brand Endorsement Is Worth Billions. What Could Go Wrong?
Using celebrities and athletes to promote your brands has been around for centuries. And now with social media, Cristiano Ronaldo and Beyoncé bring their enormous fan followings to a proven profit-making tactic for both the celebrity and the brand. So, what could go wrong?