This paper describes an integrated research study project developed and conducted with Dual program students of the IUBH University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. The project investigates the current reading and writing behavior of generations X, Y and Z. In addition,...

Although few citizens outside of the livestock industry have heard about this veterinary drug, ractopamine is set to become not only the source of public concern but also the trigger of another endless transatlantic trade dispute. After years of scientific and political deadlock, the Codex...

We study the effect of price caps on the provision of costly effort by pharmaceutical firms using variation in drug discounts generated by a price regulation program that allows eligible hospitals to purchase outpatient drugs at steep discounts. These discounts directly affect drug...

We present several empirical facts about trends in marketing investment in the US. We also present estimates of the private value of brands to firms and aggregate intangible brand capital stocks created by these investments. These investments include the creation and maintenance of a brand name...

Product brands are facing the increasing challenge of differentiating themselves from the competition through authentic and inspiring advertisements. Therefore, the choice of the right typeface as a design element for advertisement texts may play a crucialrole in consumer behavior. Although...

Hervorgehend aus der zentralen Bedeutung der Zielsetzung des Transfers von positiven Einstellungsmerkmalen auf die Sponsorenmarke widmet sich die Sponsoringstudie 2012 speziell den folgenden Fragestellungen: 1. Welche Potenziale bieten die Vereine ihren Sponsoren hinsichtlich eines positiven...

Banken und Finanzdienstleister sind aktuell aufgrund der anhaltenden Niedrigzinspolitik der Europäischen Zentralbank, eines zunehmend regulierten Marktumfelds und einer rasch fortschreitenden Digitalisierung mit zahlreichen - für sie neuen und teils unerwarteten - Herausforderungen...

Quinoa, a seed esteemed for its nutritional properties and deeply rooted historical significance in the southern highlands of Bolivia for over 6,000 years, has witnessed a transformation in its current landscape. Despite having been the world's primary producer of this grain in the past, Bolivia...

Third-party cookies and related 'offsite' tracking technologies are frequently used to share user data across applications in support of ad delivery. These data are viewed as highly valuable for online advertisers, but their usage faces increasing headwinds. In this paper, we quantify the...