Travis Kalanick or when an entrepreneur becomes a burden to his business
Leadership

Travis Kalanick or when an entrepreneur becomes a burden to his business

by Hamid Bouchikhi

Management Professor Hamid Bouchikhi paints Travis Kalanick’s fall from grace as an example of the entrepreneurial Icarus Paradox.

What role will platforms like Netflix play at the Cannes Film Festival?
Innovation

What role will platforms like Netflix play at the Cannes Film Festival?

by Serge Hayat

As new technologies, products, and channels of consumption throw the film industry into a period of transformation, will the Cannes film festival continue to be as important as it once was?

The Film Industry Can No Longer Escape its Digital Transformation
Innovation

The Film Industry Can No Longer Escape its Digital Transformation

by Judith Andres

Until now, the film industry has been more or less been able to shield itself from digital upheaval. But this year's festivals season, including Cannes, is offering us a glimpse of changes to come.

Should a Two-Year-Old iPhone Already Feel Obsolete?
Strategy

Should a Two-Year-Old iPhone Already Feel Obsolete?

by Emmanuelle Le Nagard

Marketing Professor Emmanuelle Le Nagard explains how ‘perceived obsolescence’ can be a double-edged sword for firms like Apple.

How is ‘crowdfunding’ the new venture capitalism, or even way better?
Innovation

How is ‘crowdfunding’ the new venture capitalism, or even way better?

by Fabrice Cavarretta

Crowdfunding is an industrial revolution in that it flips the Venture Capitalist fundraising model

A “backstage” peek at how one music festival gets organized and financed
Sustainability

A “backstage” peek at how one music festival gets organized and financed

by Arthur Gautier

A new case method unveils the strategy, tangible operations and business models of one of Europe’s biggest rock music festivals

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: slacktivism or innovative philanthropy?
Sustainability

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: slacktivism or innovative philanthropy?

by Arthur Gautier

Catchy campaign draws legitimate criticism, but holds promises for the future of giving

Watching the World Cup: Can TV Encourage Physical Activity?
Sustainability

Watching the World Cup: Can TV Encourage Physical Activity?

by Thierry Lardinoit

The International Observatory of Sports Consumption finds evidence of a positive link between watching and playing.

Hollywood through the lens of the business expert
Leadership

Hollywood through the lens of the business expert

by Fabrice Cavarretta

Fabrice Cavarretta reviews Blue Jasmine, Dallas Buyer’s Club and Her.

Bringing Research Into the Classroom
Leadership

Bringing Research Into the Classroom

by Valery Yakubovich

Professor Valery Yakubovich recognized at the 2013 ESSEC Foundation Awards.