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The Olympics: A Brand’s Golden Opportunity
Season 1 Episode 73
In a world of microtargeted ads and niche audiences, sports remain one of the few remaining opportunities for brands to capture the attention of the masses. Dan Wald, global lead of BCG’s sports busi…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Punch Cards, Frequent Flyers, and the Future of Loyalty
Season 1 Episode 72
The average US consumer belongs to around 14 loyalty programs. Edward Crouch, BCG’s global leader for loyalty and membership, explains how unique experiences and personalization can convert everyday …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Taking the Risk Out of Fair-Chance Hiring
Season 1 Episode 71
One in every three US adults has a criminal record that follows them like a lead weight as they look for work. Lina Bankert, managing director and partner in BCG’s Chicago office, and Kathleen St. Lo…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Recharging
Season 1 Episode 70
Brian Collie, BCG’s global leader for the automotive and mobility sector, explains that price and range anxiety remain as barriers to adoption of electric vehicles. Even so, recent BCG research in th…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Breaking the Bank
Season 1 Episode 69
Banks and other financial systems are the lifeblood of the economy. But most of them trade at less than book value, constrained by regulation, the growth of private credit, and tech startups. Kilian …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Climate Change Is Complex. AI Models Can Crack the Code.
Season 1 Episode 68
Current economic models are not up to the challenge of capturing the real-world complexities of climate change. But better models are on the horizon. Sophia Davies, BCG’s lead for climate tech partne…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Catastrophic Cyber Risk and Crown Jewels
Season 1 Episode 67
If cybercrime were a country, it would be the third largest economy in the world. Paul O’Rourke, BCG’s global cybersecurity leader, explains how organizations can protect themselves and their supply …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Why CEOs Should Embrace Generous Leadership
Season 1 Episode 66
Joe Davis, BCG’s former regional chair for North America, says you can make tough decisions without being a “tough guy.” In the executive suite, empathy and authenticity are in, according to Davis, t…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
ESG Will Outlive Its Critics
Episode 65
Responsible investing goes back decades or even longer if pronouncements in the Old Testament and Qur’an are considered. Environment, social, and governance goals have become embedded in corporate st…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Imagining a New World Order
Season 1 Episode 64
The original BRIC acronym came to life in 2001 to describe the untapped economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. This informal grouping of nations has since coalesced into a rising eco…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago