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Meet the newest researchers, thought leaders and practitioners whose insights and expertise are shaping the future of business education at Fisher College of Business.

Tulsa has long relied on oil and gas to fuel its economy. Thanks to support from private foundations, it's created a tech and entertainment ecosystem that turned out to be a perfect fit for the era of remote work. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says a challenge often faced by ambitious foundations — creating impact at scale — doesn't seem to be hindering progress in Tulsa and in other communities in which foundations are active.

The logistics of direct-to-consumer sales for manufacturers can be very different from the operations to supply retail stores. Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics, says lines are getting very blurry between what a retailer used to be and what a manufacturer used to be.

With the VC firm seizing on the competitive advantage of access to entrepreneurs in overlooked states, Lori Kendall, senior lecturer in management and human resources, says Drive’s wider territory can strengthen the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Two things people should know about cryptocurrency: it is risky and not well regulated, said Amin Shams, assistant professor of Finance at Ohio State University.

Some consumer and business behavior has rebounded. But as the BA.5 subvariant spreads, other trends show persistent trepidation. “I think we are feeling the effects of coming out of a pandemic,” said Keely Croxton, professor of logistics.

In looking at the technologies that are changing the way companies approach and execute warehouse and distribution operations, Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, says there's hope that some of these gaps will be filled by early-career supply chain professionals.

Associate Professor of Marketing and Logistics Terry Esper explains how the rapid downfall of the startup, Enjoy, has happened. Esper, a last-mile logistics expert, says the company's model of taking on two of the most challenging areas of customer service — last-mile deliver and customer consultation — is too costly to scale.

A looser schedule can allow for serendipity, says Professor or Marketing and Logistics Selin Malkoc.

Whether it was touring with a nationally known band or it's putting thought into the perfect playlist for a road trip, music occupies a special place for Assistant Professor Jesse Walker. Meet the musician-turned-marketing-expert.

After more mass shootings, one side is gaining donors and political will, and the other is galvanized by gun rights. But for gun control advocates to close wide the gap in spending against the NRA, nonprofit organizations need to consider sustainability and expanding and diversifying their base of major donors, says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting. 

Spectrum News 1 spoke with Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, about the shift in the market.

The National Rifle Association appears to be experiencing diminished membership revenue and cuts to core programs, according to a financial report obtained by ABC News. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting who tracks NRA spending, says the numbers suggest the NRA appears to be at a "real risk of entering a downward spiral."

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, explains why the arrival of Intel helped Ohio make the list.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting, explains some of the philanthropic impacts of Amazon's stock split and buyback.

Jasmine Hu, professor of management and human resources, explores current trends amid the labor force.

The foundation started by organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars, after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses, according to tax documents filed with the IRS. The tax filing suggests the organiz

Learn more about Andrea Contigiani, assistant professor of management and human resources, and why a major focus of his efforts in the classroom is tactfully challenging concepts to make his students better.

Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and a professor of management and human resources, shares his thoughts on what job seekers should look for when evaluating a location for employment.

As The Great Supply Chain Disruption pushes up shipping and commodity prices and forces manufacturers to rethink factory locations, Ohio — and Greater Columbus in particular — is well positioned to reap the benefits of relocation. There are, however, several headwinds to the success of this renaissance, says Professor of Operations John Gray.

Host Marco Werman speaks to Vince Castillo, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, about the logistics of getting weapons to the front lines of the war in Ukraine.

As out-of-town investors buy up rental properties in Lima, the shift away from locally owned properties isn't that much of a surprise, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, especially given the up-front investment necessary in real estate.

This anti-productivity Chrome extension blocks work-related apps so you can relax which, according to research from Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc, many individuals view as wasteful, despite evidence of the benefits of leisure time.

Jennifer Glenn, assistant professor of accounting, explores what it would look like if Ohio eliminated its income tax.

Meet the newest class of Pace Setters Award recipients and see how Fisher students, faculty and alumni differentiated themselves as leaders and difference-makers in and out of the classroom.