Articles

Nov 29, 2021

Understanding the Minds of Today’s Consumers

See how the Poole College of Management's Consumer Research Laboratory sheds light on an array of modern consumer behaviors. 

Nov 17, 2021

Bill Rand on Leveraging Consumer Feedback on Social Media

Bill Rand, associate professor of marketing, expresses the importance of companies utilizing consumer feedback on social media to improve their business practices. 

Nov 16, 2021

Patrice Fontaine Nealon: Forging Paths to Discovery

As a senior lecturer in marketing at the Poole College of Management, Patrice Nealon leverages 20 years of teaching experience and a diverse background in sales and marketing roles to help students discover their own passions and build a rewarding career. 

Oct 29, 2021

Bill Rand Explains Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Today’s World

At Poole College, there’s no one who knows more about big data, machine learning and marketing analytics than Bill Rand. We sat down with Rand for an eye-opening conversation about the current data landscape, trends and predictions for the future of the industry. Here are some of the highlights. 

Oct 27, 2021

Poole Professor’s Research Shows How COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Strategies Must Change for Global Success

In the United States, uncertain consumers tend to prefer middle options as a smart choice, a robust decision phenomenon known as “the compromise effect.” So when trying to promote COVID-19 vaccination, presenting it as the common or non-extreme choice may effectively win over those who are not yet vaccinated. However, does that approach hold the same sway in other countries? 

Oct 22, 2021

Donnie Hale Offers Three Pieces of Business Analytics Advice

Donnie Hale, lecturer in business analytics, suggests three steps an organization should take when analytics patterns go awry in scenarios like the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Oct 14, 2021

Poole Podcast: Big Data Analytics with Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail, VP Erik Holbrook, and Professor Bill Rand

With about 500,000 employees and over 2,000 stores, at the Home Depot, data science and analytics are critically important to solving business problems and giving the customer the best experience, both in-store and online. But leveraging data and analytics are not just for huge companies anymore. 

Oct 6, 2021

Researchers Explore Strategic Licensing and the Impact of Reward Programs on Long-Term Consumption

Are there distinct differences between the behaviors of consumers who eat in moderation and the ones who don’t? When do consumers indulge? And what strategies do consumers employ to maintain a healthy lifestyle? These are all questions that sparked a study conducted by a team of researchers, including Poole College’s Rishika Rishika. 

Oct 6, 2021

Marketing Analytics Grad Gets Ahead of the Curve

After three years in the corporate world, Claire Mangum toyed with the idea of applying to NC State's Jenkins MBA program, but ultimately settled on its new Master of Management program with a concentration in marketing analytics. 

Sep 23, 2021

Marketing Mindset with Katrina Conn of Teradata

With a mission to help companies understand and engage key audiences – from customers to shareholders and beyond – marketing is a complex, multi-layered and ever-evolving field. As the world…