Research

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Recent Publications

Marketing Science Published Article in January by Distinguished University Professor Roland Rust

Roland Rust, executive director of the CES and distinguished university professor, and distinguished CES faculty fellow Ming-Hui Huang, have published a new article, “The Service Revolution and the Transformation of Marketing Science”, in Marketing Science.  The article discusses the relationship between the information and service revolutions and explains the reasons for service sector growth.  To reach their conclusions, Professors Rust and Huang review and integrate information from the quantitative, information systems, and computer science literatures.

CES Insights & Research

February 13, 2024
Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor, highlights a concerning trend: Tech layoffs surpass 260,000 in 2023, persisting into 2024. He warns of a wider erosion of 'thinking' jobs due to AI advancements, emphasizing the emergence of 'feeling' roles. Rust urges a shift towards empathy and…
Read the article : Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
November 17, 2022
Airlines Failing in Customer Service: Smith Experts Explain its Roots and Strategies for Passengers
AAA’s prediction for 54.6 million Thanksgiving weekend travelers would push travel in the United States to 98 percent of pre-pandemic volume. But it may not be enough to reserve airport parking spaces beforehand or allocate extra time for TSA lines.
Read the article : Airlines Failing in Customer Service: Smith Experts Explain its Roots and Strategies for Passengers
February 28, 2022
The Pandemic, the Inflation and the Way We Shop Now
Do you shop differently now than you did a few years ago? If so, you’re not alone, says Maryland Smith’s Jie Zhang.
Read the article : The Pandemic, the Inflation and the Way We Shop Now
February 3, 2022
Pandemic Protocols and Diplomatic Boycotts: Can the Olympics Survive?
On-site spectators will be missing Friday as athletes parade in Beijing for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies. There will be pandemic-inspired protocols in place, extending through the competitions – similar to the ones adopted at the most recent Summer Games in Tokyo. And there's a…
Read the article : Pandemic Protocols and Diplomatic Boycotts: Can the Olympics Survive?
July 13, 2021
Checking In on Hotels

The past year has been a wake-up call for the hotel industry, and travelers will likely start seeing its effects as they begin checking in again.

Read the article : Checking In on Hotels
March 9, 2021
10 COVID-Era Trends That Are Here To Stay
The pandemic has changed so much about the way we live and work. And some of those changes are here to stay.
Read the article : 10 COVID-Era Trends That Are Here To Stay
August 5, 2020
3 Big Forces That Are Changing Marketing
Each force has its own implications, ultimately working toward deepening consumer relationships and the expansion of the service economy.
Read the article : 3 Big Forces That Are Changing Marketing
May 6, 2020
Pros and Cons of Reopening Businesses Amid COVID-19
States are weighing and implementing plans for reopening their economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what they should know.
Read the article : Pros and Cons of Reopening Businesses Amid COVID-19
July 24, 2019
Map Yourself on Customer Service Grid
Advancing technology has opened new possibilities for customer service delivery, giving companies more options when setting strategy.
Read the article : Map Yourself on Customer Service Grid
July 22, 2019
Get Ready For the Feeling Economy
Being able to analyze data will not be the key to your success in the future. If you expect to have a viable career, you better get in touch with your emotions.
Read the article : Get Ready For the Feeling Economy
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