Marketing Business Law Academic Area


Tue, 12/16/2025

Superman’s bygone battle with hate group provides strategy for thwarting modern conspiracy theories

In a new book chapter, Colin McRoberts, associate teaching professor of business at the University of Kansas, traces the story of Superman’s battle with the Ku Klux Klan in a 1946 radio serial and suggests it may provide strategies for thwarting the damage done by conspiracy theories.
Mon, 11/24/2025

Strong incentives may lead to even more employee burnout, research finds

In a new article, Rob Waiser, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how firms should account for effects like fatigue and burnout when designing incentive compensation for their employees.
Wed, 10/29/2025

KU professor’s lifetime contributions to academic sales research earn American Marketing Association recognition

Murali K. Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMA's Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group.
Wed, 08/20/2025

B2B sales now require a ‘holistic’ selling approach, study finds

In a new study, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how the key role of the salesperson has evolved in business-to-business sales, in response to changing buyer behavior during the purchase journey.
Wed, 01/22/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Artificial intelligence and digital marketing

Generative AI programs like ChatGPT have already become widely used in schools and the business world, but how much do users know about the machines they are putting information into every day? While there are cautions to take when using AI both for work and play, businesses and students can...

Mon, 10/14/2024

Crowdsourcing proves more accurate than retail-buying experts at predicting fashion demand

In a new paper, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, finds that crowdsourced forecasts from ordinary customers are more accurate than those of expert fashion buyers. The research also determines an ideal crowd size and composition for predicting demand for fashion items in retail buying decisions.
Thu, 01/18/2024

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Branding

Jessica Li, marketing professor, provides insights on branding and identity
Thu, 01/12/2023

Costs vs. benefits of COVID-19 lockdowns and mask mandates revealed in new research

LAWRENCE — Beginning in 2020, most state governors ordered lockdowns and mask mandates to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new study examines how the value of these actions also came with costs. ...

Fri, 07/15/2022

People underestimate the surprising impact of reaching out, study finds

LAWRENCE — Although the pandemic instigated an environment of isolation, it also provided an impetus for people to reach out and reconnect with others. ...

Wed, 03/09/2022

Facial characteristics of female candidates hinder electability by conservative voters, but not liberals

Wed, 12/22/2021

New strategy for cross-border marketing relies on interdependent ecosystem

LAWRENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with supply chain obstacles, has made the international marketplace even trickier for businesses to navigate. But Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, advocates that companies consider a new approach. ...

Mon, 08/09/2021

Professor receives lifetime award from American Marketing Association group

Murali K. Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, has received a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Retailing and Pricing Special Interest Group of the American Marketing Association (AMA). ...

Fri, 02/19/2021

Marketing professor recognized with American Marketing Association award

Murali K. Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, has been awarded the 2020 Don McBane Special Recognition Award from the American Marketing Association’s Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group (SIG).
Wed, 08/12/2020

Donor incentives don't always equate to more charitable giving, study finds

LAWRENCE — People are accustomed to getting cash in the mail from an aunt or grandparent. But what about from complete strangers? ...

Wed, 10/23/2019

School of Business researcher to deliver 2019 Sutton Lecture

The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Lecture Series this year will feature Jessica Li, associate professor of marketing at the business school. ...

Thu, 09/26/2019

Spread of 'pseudolaw' scammers and victims thwarts court system

LAWRENCE — We’ve entered the golden age of legal nonsense. ...

Thu, 09/26/2019

Spread of ‘pseudolaw’ scammers and victims thwarts court system

Thu, 11/29/2018

Strong economy, retailers' nimble tactics make Black Friday sales look promising, marketing experts say

LAWRENCE — Retailers likely will be happy with sales results of Black Friday, signaling many have changed their tactics in recent years to handle both in-store and online shoppers, according to two marketing faculty members in the University of Kansas School of Business. ...

Mon, 11/19/2018

Strong economy, retailers' nimble tactics make Black Friday look promising, marketing experts say

LAWRENCE — Retailers likely will be happy with sales results of Black Friday, signaling many have changed their tactics in recent years to handle both in-store and online shoppers, according to two marketing faculty members in the University of Kansas School of Business. ...

Fri, 09/07/2018

Nike's Kaepernick ad shows brands aligning with target market via social issues, marketing professor says

LAWRENCE — As Nike on Thursday night aired its commercial featuring free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the public response will provide more evidence on how consumers react to brands weighing in on political and social topics, according to a University of Kansas marketing researcher. ...

Thu, 02/01/2018

Are expensive Super Bowl ads worth it? It depends, marketing scholar says

Mon, 11/27/2017

KU lecturer in both the Business and Law schools recognized with 2017 H.O.P.E. Award

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas senior class has honored a lecturer whose expertise in electronic discovery enlightens both law students and business students. ...

Mon, 11/20/2017

Black Friday not the only holiday retail game in town anymore, marketing scholars say

LAWRENCE — Black Friday is still an important day for retailers, but online shopping and other trends have forced retailers to adapt and even expand their tactics during the busy holiday shopping season. ...

Tue, 10/17/2017

Corporate social responsibility researcher discusses study on shareholders and social influence of investments

LAWRENCE — A recent journal article and post in the Harvard Business Review argues that corporate directors should not only have an eye on value or profits but also on the welfare of their shareholders, especially related to the environmental and social impact of their investments. ...

Tue, 09/19/2017

Getting emotional after failure helps you improve next time, study finds

Tue, 08/22/2017

To project power, consumers prefer wider faces on watches, cars, study finds

LAWRENCE — People are typically averse to wider human faces because they elicit fears of being dominated. However, consumers might like wider faces on some products they buy, such as watches or cars, when they want to be seen in a position of power in certain situations, according to a...

Wed, 08/16/2017

Rare eclipse creates unique opportunity for businesses, consumer behavior researcher says

LAWRENCE — From the marketing and sale of special glasses to smaller communities across the country preparing for a sudden boon of visitors, Monday's total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity for some businesses, according to a University of Kansas researcher of marketing and consumer behavior. ...

Mon, 05/01/2017

Study: Better memory makes people tire of experiences more quickly

LAWRENCE — We're fickle creatures. At least if we can remember to be, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas researcher of marketing and consumer behavior. ...

Mon, 04/10/2017

United's response appears shortsighted to video of man removed from plane, brand expert says

LAWRENCE — A video posted on Facebook Sunday of a man being pulled from an overbooked United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville has generated considerable negative response in the media. ...

Wed, 03/29/2017

Products can be pals when you’re lonely, but it may cost you, study finds

LAWRENCE — The Liberty Mutual commercial mentions naming your car Brad and considering him part of your family. ...

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