- 10 May 2018
- Cold Call Podcast
'Candy Crush' Was a Blockbuster; Can King Digital Capitalize?
The mobile game "Candy Crush Saga" was a megahit for Riccardo Zacconi and his studio, King Digital Entertainment. But can he scale up the business to include several hundred titles? A Cold Call podcast with Jeffrey Rayport. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 01 Feb 2018
- Cold Call Podcast
Black Business Leaders Series: Oprah’s Path to Authentic Leadership
Bill George traces Oprah Winfrey's growth from childhood, focusing on how and when she discovered her true voice and how that authenticity spurred her career success. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 Dec 2017
- Lessons from the Classroom
How to Design a Better Customer Experience
With the help of LEGO bricks, Stefan Thomke helps business executives discover how design principles can serve as building blocks to create a great customer experience. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Oct 2017
- Cold Call Podcast
Telemundo: The Fastest Growing TV Network in the United States
Telemundo is the fastest-growing television network in the United States, but Chairman Cesar Conde must attract millennials to the fold. In this podcast, Henry McGee discusses Telemundo's David and Goliath rise. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Feb 2017
- Cold Call Podcast
Black Business Leaders Series: Franklin Leonard, 'Black List' Mastermind
Using crowdsourcing to identify Hollywood’s hottest yet unproduced screenplays, Franklin Leonard's Black List is a coveted place to be—three films that appeared on the list are nominated for Best Picture awards this year. Professor Henry McGee, former president of HBO Home Entertainment, discusses his case study about Leonard and navigating Hollywood's film industry. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Dec 2016
- HBS Case
Business Lessons from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and partner Dany Garcia are quickly gaining ground in Hollywood as producers. A recent case study by Anita Elberse details the story behind their company, Seven Bucks Productions. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Sep 2016
- Cold Call Podcast
Innovation Under Constraint: Constructing a Turnaround at Lego
In this podcast, Jan Rivkin takes us behind Lego's iconic building "bricks" and into the minds of its leaders as they tackle digital disruption, staying true to the brand, and engineering an impressive turnaround. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 08 Sep 2016
- Cold Call Podcast
How Netflix Built its House of Cards (and Changed TV Forever)
The TV drama "House of Cards" not only made Netflix a major entertainment player, but it changed the viewing habits of millions of watchers. In this Cold Call Podcast, Anita Elberse discusses her case study on the impact of this pioneering series and the small production company behind it. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 Jul 2016
- Research & Ideas
Where will Pokémon Go with Your Personal Information?
Pokémon Go is a game sensation, no doubt about that. But users should worry about where their personal information is going as well. Willy Shih discusses what happens when technology wizardry meets personal privacy. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Jun 2016
- Op-Ed
Companies Need to Start Marketing Security to Customers
The recent tragedies in Orlando underscore that businesses and their customers seem increasingly vulnerable to harm, so why don't companies do and say more about security? The ugly truth is safety doesn't sell, says John Quelch. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 18 May 2016
- Working Paper Summaries
The Impact of Mass Shootings on Gun Policy
The authors constructed and analyzed a dataset of all United States gun legislation and mass shootings between 1989 and 2014, finding that mass shootings do lead to significant policy responses: Lawmakers introduce 15 percent more bills the year after a shooting, an effect that is 66 times larger than the impact of non-mass shooting gun homicides. When it comes to enacting laws, Republican-controlled legislatures loosen restrictions on guns. Overall, the results suggest that random and infrequent events can be crucial levers for policy consideration. In the context of gun policy, the results highlight the need for a broader approach to solve gun violence.
- 06 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
Should Entrepreneurs Pitch Products or Ideas for Products?
Entrepreneurs with a new product idea must decide whether to pitch the concept or provide an actual prototype. Which works best? Professor Hong Luo finds answers in Hollywood screenplays. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 21 Mar 2016
- Lessons from the Classroom
When Your Classmate is an NBA Superstar (or Fashion Model, or Movie Actress)
Industry superstars bring unique perspectives to the Business of Media, Entertainment, and Sports Executive Education program taught by Anita Elberse. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 May 2015
- Research & Ideas
How Crowds and Experts Kickstart the Arts
Ramana Nanda and Ethan Mollick look into how experts and crowds—the National Endowment for the Arts and Kickstarter—make choices about backing proposed theater shows. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 23 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
It’s Called ‘Price Coherence,’ and It’s Surprisingly Bad for Consumers
In many markets, a product is offered at the same price regardless of whether it is sold directly by a retailer or through an intermediary. Research by Ben Edelman and Julian Wright uncovers the hidden costs for consumers. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 30 Jun 2014
- Lessons from the Classroom
The Role of Emotions in Effective Negotiations
Andy Wasynczuk, a former negotiator for the New England Patriots, explores the sometimes intense role that emotions can play in negotiations. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 18 Jun 2014
- Research & Ideas
Book Excerpt: ‘Collective Genius’
Leaders of innovation teams are successful when they collaborate, engage in discovery-driven learning, and make integrative decisions. Read an excerpt from the book Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation, by Linda Hill and coauthors. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 14 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
Blockbuster! Why Star Power Works
Anita Elberse discusses her new book on the benefits of a blockbuster strategy—investing big money into a few top products. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 28 May 2013
- Research & Ideas
Can LEGO Snap Together a Future in Asia?
Using scenario planning, executives at LEGO Group played through a possible strategy shift in Asia. Thanks to a new case study by professor Anette Mikes, students can make their own decisions. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Think of it as Professors in Cars Having Coffee
Has the art of civil debate returned? In the new Harvard Business School podcast series After Hours, professors Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai discuss issues ranging from gun control to voice-activated digital assistants. Open for comment; 0 Comments.