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August 23, 2024
WOSU
WOSU
The Little Grand Market opens in Columbus. How many food halls can the city support?
Brian Hipsher, a senior lecturer in marketing and restaurant brand expert, says the addition of more food halls in Columbus makes sense for many. For consumers, they offer unique experiences and elevated dining, and for the vendors, food halls are less risky ways to establish a new restaurant.
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August 13, 2024
CapRadio
CapRadio
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report
Individuals holding multiple job titles at small nonprofits is fairly common, Accounting Professor Brian Mittendorf says. But as those organizations begin to scale, responsibilities should be delegated to others to avoid the possibility of one person "exerting too much influence."
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August 12, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Get to know Fisher's new 2024 faculty
Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.
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August 1, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
A pattern of lavish spending at a leading LGBTQ nonprofit
Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.
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July 29, 2024
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
The complicated, often murky, world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has touched not just every corner of college sports, but also had an unanticipated effect on the charitable organizations that popped up to help players secure these sponsorship deals. What's tricky, says nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf, is how a tax-exempt organization clearly demonstrates that NIL deals further its charitable mission.
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July 15, 2024
Forbes
Forbes
Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids
Why are few people aware of the philanthropic impact that Warren Buffett's children are having? Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says most people are looking at the total wealth of an organization, not its payout. And that's where the Buffett children exceed payout norms.
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July 15, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown
Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.
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July 9, 2024
WalletHub
WalletHub
Best & worst places to rent in America
James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.
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June 28, 2024
Axios
Axios
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.
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June 24, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Decade as dean: A Q&A with Dean Anil Makhija
Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.
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June 15, 2024
NPR
NPR
Money laundering charges raise questions about the direction of The Epoch Times
A publication that began as an anti-Chinese Communist Party newspaper founded by Chinese dissidents and later morphed into a global conservative multimedia company championing former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theories is in financial trouble. Nonprofit experts, including Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, said the publication, which has millions of readers, has tax records that are a "hot mess."
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June 11, 2024
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Talking Transports podcast: Getting schooled on transports by Dr. Esper
In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.
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June 6, 2024
Global Business Outlook
Global Business Outlook
Real estate investors eye promising 2024
From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.
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June 5, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
Officer of Detroit nonprofit accused of stealing $40 million
Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.
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May 18, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Telesilla Kotsi
Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.
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May 13, 2024
Marketplace
Marketplace
Why the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is dipping
The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.
May 12, 2024
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Wealth managers, charities defend fees from donor-advised funds
Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says an “interesting partnership” has developed between charities and financial-services companies. At the center of this relationship: shared opposition to proposed rules by the U.S. Treasury Department that would penalize certain payments from charitable funds to wealth advisers who steer the investments.
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May 9, 2024
Politico
Politico
Turmoil at Vote.org
Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says unusual compliance practices and "sloppy record keeping and inconsistencies with accounting treatment" are part of the problems that are plaguing the prominent voter-registration group.
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April 25, 2024
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The tricky logistics behind direct-to-consumer sales strategies
Suppliers that are stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task. But those efforts, combined with investment in separate sales channels like social commerce, can lead to more growth and a entirely new future of retails, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
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April 22, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Paper, plastics and penalties: How audits can improve curbside recycling
The success of curbside recycling programs relies on consumers knowing what is recyclable. But what's the best way to keep non-recyclables from contaminating the delicate recycling stream? New research from Fisher reveals that a combination of education and penalization is surprisingly effective at reducing household recycling contamination ― and doesn’t discourage overall participation.
April 1, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Theory meets practice in Fisher’s inaugural research report
Explore Fisher's latest publication highlighting the potential impact that the college's researchers and thought leaders can have for business practitioners and industries today.
March 28, 2024
610-WTVN
610-WTVN
Supply chain issues from the Key Bridge collapse
Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo shares his insights on the impact that the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have on a number of key product supply chains.
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March 28, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Principled Buckeyes recognized as Pace Setters
Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.
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March 27, 2024
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1
Real estate commission changes could be coming this summer
A new change in how real estate commissions are charged may increase competition but could make buying a home more expensive, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.
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March 18, 2024
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Is Elon Musk’s philanthropy just a form of self-help?
If true that recent reports that Elon Musk appears very likely to be abusing rules governing nonprofits, Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says Musk’s actions are likely testing the spirit of the law rather than its letter.