The CNN article, “Stores don’t sell your favorite product anymore. That’s on purpose,” examines how companies like Hormel, Levi’s, and Dollar General are reducing their…
Our coverage of social media in Chapter 16 includes descriptions of how the major social media platforms work and their strategies. We include a lot…
This article highlights how the vending machine industry is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by consumer demand for healthier, higher-quality, and more convenient food options….
Roblox is a fun brand to discuss in class. It has been very successful and many of our students will have played the game and…
This article (originally posted at Fast Company) describes the ongoing challenge fast-food brands face as inflation drives menu prices higher, sparking a consumer pushback. Iconic…
Our Chapter 15 case opener features Domino’s. The company has grown, in part, because of some great advertising over the years. This recent ad from…
I like to read books about the science of learning. This has helped me develop better teaching and learning materials (see Essentials of Marketing and…
This short article on dynamic pricing provides some good examples you can use in class (see also this blog post, this article and this article)….
I haven’t personally shopped at H-E-B, but I have heard and read many great things. This article provides a great example and case study, highlighting…