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The Olympics: Who Will Win the Gold in the Marketing Category?

By, Natalie Filice, Katie Kirk, & McKenna McVicker The Olympics: a global platform for the world’s premiere athletes to compete, representing their countries proudly. There are clear winners, represented by gold, silver, and bronze medals in their specific athletic categories. What is not clear to most audiences is that there is another type of winner: […]

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Airbnb Master “Glocalization”

By, Natalie Filice, Katie Kirk, & McKenna McVicker        When you go on vacation, don’t you want to stay in heart of the area you’re visiting? Don’t you want to be in a place the locals love, that’s also walking distance from main attractions? Don’t you want to avoid expensive hotels and have […]

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What Makes a Successful Global Brand – Avoiding Fatal Flaws

By, Natalie Filice, Katie Kirk, & McKenna McVicker Creating a successful global brand, in a world of increasing accessibility to information and products, is no easy feat.  A company web page and social media outlets can be instantly accessed from anywhere across the globe, however, a brand must be more than just reachable. A brand […]

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Nike Goes Local?

  By, Natalie Filice, Katie Kirk, & McKenna McVicker Nike has created one of the most distinctive global brands in the world. Almost anywhere in the world, people will see the Swoosh, and immediately think “Nike.” They are a leader in the leisurewear industry, combining function with style. Their market segment is huge, drawing male […]

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Interbrand Ranks the Best Global Brands of 2017

By, Natalie Filice, Katie Kirk, & McKenna McVicker Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, ranked the best global brands of 2017. Ranked by brand value, Apple sits on top, valued at 184,154 million. Apple increased brand value by 3% in 2017. Following Apple in the rankings are Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Amazon, respectively. These ratings prompts […]