2011 Media Mentions
December 2011
December 23: RDI - Fêtes et consommation. Jordan LeBel, a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business, comments on this year’s holiday shopping trends.
December 22: Magazine Prestige - Le Prix d’entrepreneuriat familial Fuller Landau lance son appel de mises en candidature pour l’édition 2012. The Quebec City based magazine has published an article online about the upcoming Fuller Landau Family Business Awards.
Decemebr 22: RDI - Jordan LeBel, a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business, comments on this year’s holiday shopping trends on RDI’s En Direct sur l'Économie.
December 22: The Recorder and Times - 'Presenteeism' hurts productivity, study says. The Recorder & Times is the latest media outlet to write about the recent study by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, examining the phenomenon of “presenteeism”; people reporting to work even if they are sick.
December 21: The Kingston Whig Standard - Sick? Stay away from work. The Kingston Whig Standard is the latest media outlet to write about the recent study by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, examining the phenomenon of “presenteeism”; people reporting to work even if they are sick.
December 15: Houmatoday.com - Local health clubs prepping for start of ’12, new members. The Houmatoday.com articles cites a Psychology Today article written by marketing professor Gad Saad.
December 15: Om for Mom - The Benefits to Morning Sickness. Om for Mom cites marketing professor Gad Saad's books, The Consuming Instinct and The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption, via an article in Psychology Today.
December 15: Minyanville - Don't Be Fooled by These 3 Retail Sales Tricks. Professor of Marketing Gad Saad's recent book, titled The Consuming Instinct: What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal About Human Nature, is discussed.
Decemebr 12: Corriere Della Serait - I costi di lavorare con l'influenza. Coverage of a recent study by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, examining the phenomenon of “presenteeism”; people reporting to work even if they are sick, appeared in Corriere Della Serait, a prestigious Italian newspapers.
December 7: The Ottawa Citizen - Employees who come to work sick are bad for business. The Ottawa Citizen is the latest media outlet to write about the recent study by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, examining the phenomenon of “presenteeism”; people reporting to work even if they are sick.
December 5: Les Affaires - PUR Vodka veut garder la clé de son indépendance. Claude Marcotte, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, is interviewed by Les Affaires regarding the pros and cons of various business financing strategies.
December 1: Calgary Herald - Don't suck it up; call in sick. The Calgary Herald is the latest media outlet to write about the recent study by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, examining the phenomenon of “presenteeism”; people reporting to work even if they are sick.
November 2011
Nov. 29: Le Minarchiste - Recommandation de lecture: “The Consumer Instinct”, par Gad Saad. A review of Gad Saad's latest book The Consuming Instinct. The review also appeared on Contrepoints.org.
November 29: CTV Montreal - Jordan Le Bel, a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business, appeared on CTV Montreal’s On Assignment to share his top picks for Montreal’s leading chocolatiers.
Nov. 28: MSN Money Matters - How sex drives your spending. Research by Gad Saad, Research Chair in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences and Darwinian Consumption and a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business is discussed.
November 28: A study about presenteeism led by Gary Johns, management professor, continues to garner coverage in the media: The Atlantic, The Windsor Star, The Province, The Star Phoenix and The Vancouver Sun.
November 28: Sympatico.ca News - Retailers slash prices to lure Black Friday shoppers. Harold Simpkins, a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business, explains that some Canadian retailers do not want to slash their prices to compete with Black Friday.
November 28: Global Toronto - Teachers' to keep stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment after review. Bruno Delorme, a marketing lecturer in the John Molson School of Business, is interviewed by Global Toronto regarding the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan’s decision to retain its investments in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The story is also featured in Sporting News and The News Watch.
November 25: A study about presenteeism led by Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, continues to garner coverage in the media: Canadian garden centre & nursery and The Canadian Press. The study was also mentioned on Cool FM’s Toute la Beauce en parle.
November 23: Winnipeg Free Press - PRESENTEEISM: Doesn't benefit your co-workers. Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, led a study that found job insecurity is one of the factors that leads to presenteeism or attending work when ill.
November 22: The Daily News - Do everyone a favour, stay home when sick. Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, led a study that found job insecurity is one of the factors that leads to presenteeism or attending work when ill.
November 22: Les Affaires - Une prime vous motive-t-elle réellement? Marylène Gagné, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, co-authored a study exploring the downsides of businesses using financial compensation to motivate their employees.
November 21: Le Devoir - Crise économique de 2008 - Comment éviter la prochaine crise financière? Le Devoir profiles Paul Shrivastava, director of Concordia’s David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise. Shrivastava co-edited “Learning From the Global Financial Crisis: Creatively, Reliably, and Sustainably,” a book highlighting lessons to be taken away from the 2008 financial crisis.
November 21: La Presse - Étudier en anglais au Québec est une aubaine pour les Français. Alan Hochstein, dean of the John Molson School of Business (JMSB), comments on the number of students from France studying at JMSB.
November 21: Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, led a study that found job insecurity is one of the factors that leads to presenteeism or attending work when ill. Johns was profiled on CTV Montreal News on November 17 and 18, as well as by MSNBC, LiveScience, the Hamilton Spectator, Medical News Today and Healthzone.ca. Johns was also interviewed on CJAD’s The Kim Fraser Show and on CJME’s John Gormley Live.
November 18: Gary Johns, a management professor in the John Molson School of Business, authored a study that explores the downsides of presenteeism — attending work when ill. Coverage of this study appears in the The Daily Mail (U.K.), Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, TVA Nouvelles, National Post, CBC News, CTV News, CTV News Toronto, Argent, Winnipeg Free Press, Brandon Sun, The Chronicle Journal, The News and Truro Daily News.
November 16: The Hindu - Greater emphasis on liberal arts, experience-based learning at IIMs. Paul Shrivastava, director of Concordia’s David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, urged Indian business school leaders to provide their students with experience based learning.
Nov. 15: Reason.tv: Evolutionary Psychologist Gad Saad on Consumerism, Sex, Advertising, and Human Nature. Gad Saad was interviewed by Zach Weissmueller regarding the research he presents in his latest book. The interview is available for viewing on the reason.tv blog and on YouTube.
November 15: The Gazette - For some critics, Canadiens sales exec's home-opener ceremony laid an egg. The Montreal Gazette mentions that professional hockey executives were featured in an experts panel at the John Molson School of Business Sports Marketing conference. The panel included alumnus Ian Clarke, chief financial officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The JMSM conference is also referenced on Faceoff.com.
November 10: Les Affaires - Impartition et TI : Comment parer les dépassements de coût. Les Affaires features the results of a research about the costs of information and communications technologies. Anne-Marie Croteau, a professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems (DSMIS) at Concordia's John Molson School of Business, was part of the research team.
November 7: Academica's Top 10 - Occupy protests wake-up call for business schools. Academica’s Top 10 features comments by Paul Shrivastava, director of Concordia’s David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise. According to Shrivastava, Occupy Montreal should serve as a wake-up call for business schools that should “question their own complicity in training flawed corporate leaders.”
November 7: Globe and Mail - Counterfeit: One of these jerseys costs $375 and the other costs $30. Marketing lecturer Bruno Delorme comments on the financial role of merchandising for professional hockey franchises in the Globe and Mail.
November 3: The Gazette - Opinion: Occupy protests are a wakeup call. The Montreal Gazette features an op-ed by Paul Shrivastava, director of Concordia’s David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise. According to Shrivastava, business schools “should question their own complicity in training flawed corporate leaders.” Shrivastava believes that Occupy Montreal demonstrates the need for future business leaders to receive training in ethics and fair governance.
November 1: Les Affaires - Des stratégies pour attirer de nouvelles clientèles. Les Affaires features an article about various strategies used by universities to attract students. The piece mentions programs offered by the Executive Centre of the John Molson School of Business.
October 2011
October 31: Daily Finance - CEOs are human too. Daily finance mentions a research by Michel Magnan, an accountancy professor in the John Molson School of Business, which showed that “management ego is a better indicator of the possibility of financial fraud than corporate governance practices.”
October 31: La Presse - Coup de semonce. La Presse published an Op-ed by Paul Shrivastava, director of JMSB’s David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise. According to Shrivastava, Occupy Wall Street reinforces the need to provide business leaders with training on business ethics.
October 28: The Register - Respect your BOFH or watch your small biz fail. Information technologies have an impact on the performance of small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) according to a study co-authored by Anne-Marie Croteau, a professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems (DSMIS). Story is also featured in Bright Surf and Physorg.
October 27: Killmag.com - Marketing professor Gad Saad has been featured in a series of 8 short videos by Kill Mag, a digital magazine, co-founded by JMSB graduate Alvaro Pena, focusing on the fields of art, design, music, fashion, and digital media.
October 25: The Globe and Mail - Why university shouldn't just be a ticket to a job. Arshad Ahmad, a finance professor in the John Molson School of Business and president of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, is interviewed in the Globe and Mail regarding problems in the world of post-secondary education.
October 24: National Post - Growth plans for Quebec icon St-Hubert. Jordan LeBel, a marketing professor in the John Molson School of Business, is interviewed by the National Post regarding Quebecers’ loyalty to St- Hubert restaurants. LeBel is also interviewed by Canoe regarding the future of bistros and cafes.
October 18: La Presse - Un chien dans un jeu de quilles. L'intervention d'Ottawa alimente la culture négative dans les relations de travail à Air Canada. Isabelle Dostaler (Department of Management, authors an article on the current situation at Air Canada.
October 14: Maclean's On Campus - Montreal MBAs jump in Economist rankings. The MBA program offered by Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business moved 16 spots upwards - placing 80th in the world and third in Canada - according to the 2011 “Which MBA?” survey from The Economist.
October 13: The Globe and Mail - York's Schulich business school places 9th in international MBA rankings. The MBA program offered by Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business moved 16 spots upwards - placing 80th in the world and third in Canada - according to the 2011 “Which MBA?” survey from The Economist. The story also appeared on Global News.
October 11: Windsor Star - Multitaskers must know limits. Tracy Hecht, a professor in the John Molson School of Business and University of Toronto colleague Julia McCarthy, conducted two studies on multitasking.
October 11: Canada.com - Size of CEO ego huge warning sign for fraud. Michel Magnan, an accountancy professor in the John Molson School of Business, explains that to understand fraud, one should look beyond governance and processes.
October 7: CTV News Montreal - Harold Simpkins, a marketing lecturer in the John Molson School of Business, was interviewed on CTV News Montreal and commented on the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs.
October 7: CBS Interactive Business Network - The Three Types of Multitaskers. Tracy Hecht, a professor in the John Molson School of Business and University of Toronto colleague Julia McCarthy, conducted two studies on multitasking among people with three roles: worker, student and family member. Findings are also explored on Business Insider.
October 5: Financial Post - CEO ego best indicator of financial fraud, study says. Accountancy professor Michel Magnan explains that to understand fraud, one should look beyond governance and processes.
October 4: Radio-Canada - Stylianos Perrakis, a finance professor in the John Molson School of Business was interviewed on Radio-Canada’s Classe Économique regarding the economic difficulties of certain European banks.
October 3: Vancouver Sun - Multi-taskers must know limits and learn to balance roles. Tracy Hecht, a professor in the John Molson School of Business and University of Toronto colleague Julia McCarthy, conducted two studies on multitasking among people with three roles: Worker, student and family member.
September 2011
July 19: CBC News - 'Facebooking Father' to become Canada's youngest bishop. Concordia Commerce alumnus and former CASA president Father Thomas Dowd will soon become the youngest Catholic bishop in Canada.
July 17: The Globe and Mail - Blogging priest to become Canada’s youngest bishop. Concordia Commerce alumnus and former CASA president Father Thomas Dowd will soon become the youngest Catholic bishop in Canada.
July 8: Les Affairs - Supermarchés Walmart : c'est (bien) parti! Jordan LeBel, a marketing professor from the John Molson School of Business, is quoted concerning Wal-Mart’s expansion into the grocery business in Quebec.
June 9: La Presse - L'entrepreneuriat familial honoré. Fuller Landau and the John Molson School of Business have announced the first recipients of the Fuller Landau Family Business Awards, which aim to honor the most progressive privately-held family enterprises of Québec.
June 7: Canal Argent - Vendre du luxe pour aider Sainte-Justine. JMSB alumna Ana Marinescu, president of Urbana Marketing, was interviewed on TVA's Canal Argent regarding a fundraising evening benefitting the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation.
June 7: Canal Argent - Des amis qui vous incitent à dépenser. JMSB student Maryse Côté-Hamel was interviewed on TVA’s Canal argent regarding her research into the influence of one’s shopping companions on impulsive purchases.
June 2: Canal Argent - Inaugural Fuller Landau Awards. Suzanne Bertrand, partner at Fuller Landau and Norman Hébert Jr., President and CEO of Group Park Avenue. The Group Park Avenue was one of the 2011 Fuller Landau Family Business award recipients given by the John Molson School of Business. (clip available on the Fuller Landau YouTube channel)
June 1: Finance et Investissement - 2016, fin du règne américain. Accountancy professor Michel Magnan discusses the Chinese economy.
June 1: Financial Post - MBA: Tips from the Goodman Institute for the Superbowl of the finance world. Students at Concordia’s Goodman Institute of Investment Management, alongside others, will write the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam; the article includes tips for those who will be writing the exam.
May 2011
May 31: Canada.com - Many 'senior discounts' are coming early. Marketing professor Bianca Grohmann discusses the increasing popularity of senior discounts.
May 28: The Gazette - Stock Market Challenge: Passion for stocks pays off. JMSB student Vitaly Fokin has been unnoficially named the winner of the Gazette's Stock Market Challenge.
May 27: La Presse - 805 adolescents honorés. JMSB student Naeem Akmal Shaheen was amoung the 805 Classes Affaires MR3 Montréal Relève participants honoured at a special recognition ceremony.
May 25: The Suburban - Bringing out young voters in the digital age. Marketing professor Harold Simpkins discusses low voter turnout in the federal election campaign.
May 25: Ottawa Citizen - Local footprints - Global shoe giant Aldo bets on wooing a new kind of consumer with Locale banner. Darlene Walsh (Marketing) comments on the new ‘Locale’ label by Aldo shoes. (Reprint)
May 24: Les Affaires - Adoption d'Internet : pas juste une question d'accès aux TI. Research by Michel Laroche (Marketing) is discussed in this article by Anne-Marie Croteau (Decision Sciences & MIS) on the internet’s impact on the revolution in the Middle-East and North-Africa.
May 24: Financial Times - Ten Questions - Kelly Laidlaw. John Molson MBA student Kelly Laidlaw is featured in the Ten Questions column regarding her MBA experience.
May 23: RDI Les gradnads reportages - Chercher le courant. A 60-minute report on solar energy initiatives across Quebec, mentioned the solar panels featured on the John Molson School of Business Bldg. as one of the most significant projects of its kind in the province.
May 23: The Gazette - Local footprints - Global shoe giant Aldo bets on wooing a new kind of consumer with Locale banner. Darlene Walsh (Marketing) comments on the new ‘Locale’ label by Aldo shoes. (Reprint)
May 22: CTV Montreal - Power of One: Cerebral palsy no barrier to excellence. Episode celebrates the achievements of MSc Management student Jay Jones Doyle, who despite his cerebral palsy won Student of the Year and was elected President of John Molson Graduate Student Association.
May 22: RDI Matin Week-end - La fièvre du Canadien. Bruno Delorme participates in a round table discussion on Habs Hocley fever.
May 21: The Gazette - Gazette stock market challenge: Concordia student in lead. Vitaly Fokin, a student of the John Molson School of Busines continues to lead the Gazette's Stock Market Challenge.
May 19: The Globe and Mail - The holy Apple? Fanboys treat gadgets like God: study. Gad Saad (Marketing) discusses brand loyalty and its affect on consumer purchasing behaviour.
May 19: Montreal Gazette - Marketing professor Harold Simpkins discusses recent ‘shock’ television ads by the Quebec government. The article also appears in the Windsor Star.
May 17: National Post - Blame it on biology. Gad Saad (Marketing) is interviewed regarding his new book "The Consuming Instinct: What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography and Gift Giving Reveal About Human Nature.”
May 14: The Gazette - While most are down, risk brings rewards as large as 66.8%. JMSB student Vitaly Fokin and JMSB alumnus Vincent PivinDans who have taken the lead in the Gazette's $21,000 Stock Market Challenge.
May 12: The Gazette - Local footprints - Global shoe giant Aldo bets on wooing a new kind of consumer with Locale banner. Darlene Walsh (Marketing) comments on the new ‘Locale’ label by Aldo shoes. The article also appears in the Ottawa Citizen.
May 11: CNW Telbec- Bilan de la gouvernance des sociétés d'États : 5 ans après l'adoption de la loi 53.The Institut sur la gouvernance d'organisations privées et publiques (IGOPP) has released ten recommendations for improving governance at public institutions in Quebec; the IGOPP is a joint initiative between Concordia University's John Molson School of Business and HEC Montréal.
May 10: Canadian Business - Teachers' in talks to buy TD's stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Bruno Delorme (Marketing) discusses sports franchises as marketing vehicles for larger corporations. The article also appears on Sports Business News.
May 9: Marketing professor Jordan LeBel discusses impulse grocery purchases, in 24 heures. LeBel also spoke on Radio-Canada radio’s La Semaine verte to discuss the culture of food in Quebec.
May 4: Métro Montréal- Éviter les pièges du marketing alimentaire. Jordan LeBel (Marketing) comments on consumer grocery shopping strategies.
May 4: The Windsor Star - Food packages getting smaller 'But the prices never go down.' Marketing professor Jordan LeBel comments on food packaging sizes.
May 3: Chatelaine - Want to get noticed? Study says wear this eye-catching colour. Marketing professor Gad Saad comments on the relationship between sexual attraction and the colour red.
May 2: Now. Concordia - People and planet as important as profit. Charles Cho (Accountancy) explains that CSR accounting looks at a broader view of society that takes into consideration a wider range of stakeholders.
April 2011
Apr. 26: Rue Frontenac - Payantes, les séries ! - Lecturer Bruno Delorme (Marketing) comments on the NHL’s revenue during play-off season, in Rue Frontenac.
Apr. 23: La Presse - Certifié responsable - JMSB's new Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) created by the David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, is featured.
Apr. 21 - Novae - Concordia lance un programme en investissements responsables - JMSB's new Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) created by the David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, is featured.
Apr. 21: Conseiller.ca - Un programme d’éducation en placements durables voit le jour - JMSB's new Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) created by the David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, is featured.
Apr. 21: La Presse - Deux cours du MBA offerts à New York- a New York exchange program offered through Concordia’s John Molson School of Business for MBA students is profiled.
Apr. 21: Investor Point - Innovation in business education - Concordia’s David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise has created the Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC), a program designed to meet the needs of professionals in finance, investment or other functional areas in business through a rigorous training curriculum in the field of sustainability. Also report in O Six News and Alpha Trade Finance.
Apr. 20: CNW - Innovation in business education - JMSB's new Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) created by the David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, is featured.
Apr. 20: Canoë Food and Drink - Indulging in Easter - Professor Jordan LaBel (Marketing) discusses chocolate and it's increased popularity during Easter. This article is also featured in the Toronto Sun and Welland Tribune.
Apr. 19: CNW - JMSB introduces a new Sustainable Investment Certification - The John Molson School of Business will lauch the Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC).
Apr. 19: Concordia University Journal - Dragons' Den, Concordia-Style - JMSB MBA students are challenged by their professor Jordan Label to create business and marketing plans on hypothetically introducing a new product in Canada.
Apr. 18: The Gazette University City - It's too daned hot. Damon Matthews, climate change and living in a two degree world - Damon Matthews, with the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, and Paul Shrivastava, director of the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at Concordia, comment on global warming and climate change.
Apr. 18: Montreal Gazette - Our earth's a hot potato - Damon Matthews, with the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, and Paul Shrivastava, director of the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at Concordia, comment on global warming and climate change.
Apr. 15: NOW Concordia - Alan Hochstein named Interim Dean of John Molson School of Business - Alan Hochstein Associate Dean, Graduate programs and Director of MBA program and GDBA/GCBA programs will serve as Dean of the John Molson School of Business from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2012.
Apr. 15: Open file - Heart of the Hammer is a Doll - Toronto café owner Rebecca Doll (alumnus) is profiled.
Apr. 14: Global Montreal - Focus Montreal - JMSB student Adam Haroun is interviewed about his experiences with SIFE Concordia. Find out more about SIFE Concordia.
Apr. 14: Digital Journal - General Donlee Canada Inc. Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Financial Officer and Appointment of Replacement - Garen Mikirditsian (alumnus) has been named the new Chief Financial Officer of General Donlee Canada Inc.
Apr 14: Argent Montreal - On S'investit - Student Karine Bah Tahé was interviewed regarding her thoughts on the HPV vaccine 'Gardasil'.
Apr 13: Canada.com - Changing leaders' debate day right thing to do, many say - Marketing Professor Harold Simpkins comments on the French political debate's rescheduling due to an NHL game.
Apr 13: Macleans - 2011 Guide to Canadian Universities - The Kenneth Woods Porfolio Management Program is highlighted as a standout program.
Apr. 12: Montreal Gazette - Stars align to eclipse debate - Professor Harold Simpkins (Marketing) comments on the French political debate’s rescheduling due to an NHL game the same night.
Apr. 12: Radio - Cananda - Y'a pas deux matins pareils - Professor Jordan LeBel (Marketing) discussed rising food prices.
Apr. 12: Ottawa Citizen - Bumping debate for hockey is no-brainer in Quebec - Professor Harold Simpkins (Marketing) comments on the French political debate’s rescheduling due to an NHL game the same night.
Apr. 12: The Gazette - Voter: Gurbaj Singh Multani, 21 - Gurbaj Singh Multani, JMSB accounting student, is interviewed.
Apr. 11: The Gazette - Careers Rank Higher Than Politics For These Two But They May Go Liberal - JMSB student Roselande François discusses her participation in the electoral process.
Apr. 11: The Quinnipiac Chronicle - G.A.M.E. forum unites business students and professionals - finance students participated in last weekend’s Quinnipiac inaugural Global Asset Management Education forum.
Apr. 8: CBC Radio - Homerun: Election Signs - Marketing professor Harold Simpkins discusses federal election campaign signage.
Apr. 5: Daily FT News - Jeyaseelan appointed Head of Service Delivery at SriLankan - G.T. Jeyaseelan (alumnus) has been appointed the Head of Service Delivery for SriLankan Airlines.
Apr 5: Financial Times - 10 Questions - Marylène Gagné is interviewed regarding her career as a university management professor.
Apr. 5: CTV News - Absenteeism in the worplace - Dr. Gary Johns appeared on CTV News to discuss absenteeism in the workplace due to bad weather.
Apr. 5: Mining Weekly.com - Commodities morphing into an investment class-Murenbeeld - JMSB's Goodman Institute of Investment Management comments on commodity prices.
Apr. 4: Times Colonist - Party slogans 2011: what's working, what isn't - Will political slogans make you vote? - Marketing lecturers Harold Simpkins and Brent Pearce comment on the effectiveness of political slogans in the Canadian election campaign, thus far.
Apr. 4: Montreal Gazette - Will political slogans make you vote? - Marketing lecturers Harold Simpkins and Brent Pearce comment on the effectiveness of political slogans in the Canadian election campaign, thus far.
Apr. 4: Science Magazine Daily News - Stereotypes Can Deter Consumer Purchases - Professor Hakkyun Kim (Marketing) and colleagues at Yonsei University, Korea and the University of Minnesota, confirms that women prefer female service providers in situations where they might fall prey to stereotypes about their math and science abilities.
Apr. 4: AOL News - Procrastination Found to Be an Effective Way to Deal With Stress - Management professor Tracy Hecht's study demonstrates that those who cope with work-family conflict by becoming busier and looking for more resources to solve problems - type-A multitaskers - actually experience more stress and strain than classic ‘slackers’.
Apr. 1: Globe and Mail - Stressed out? It may be better to kick back than dig in - A study co-authored by management professor Tracy Hecht demonstrates that those who cope with work-family conflict by becoming busier and looking for more resources to solve problems.
Apr. 1: Droit-Inc.com - Du droit à la gestion, il n'y a qu'un pas - The John Molson School of Business and the University of Montreal's Faculty of Law have launched a new exchange program to provide graduate business education to law students and graduate law courses to business students; coverage also appears in First Science.
Apr 1: Montreal Gazette - The case of the shrinking packaging - Marketing professor Jordan Lebel discusses shrinking food packaging.
March 2011
Mar. 31: 98.5 FM - Isabelle le matin - Marketing professor Jordan Lebel was interviewed regarding food labeling in supermarkets.Mar. 31: Yahoo! Finance - From law to business. And back - The John Molson School of Business and the University of Montreal's Faculty of Law have launched a new exchange program.
Mar. 31: Wall Street Journal - Stressed Out? Slack Off - A study co-authored by management professor Tracy Hecht demonstrates that those who cope with work-family conflict by becoming busier and looking for more resources to solve problems.
Mar. 30: Happening Marketing 2011 - L’École de gestion John-Molson de l’Université Concordia courronnée championne du Happening Marketing 2011 - JMSB’s victory at the Marketing Happening 2011 case competition is announced.
Mar. 30: CTV News - Montreal Monday - professor Harold Simpkins commented on the SAQ's latest plans to close certain outlets.
Mar. 28: Montreal Gazette - Sick days increase with stress - Management professor Gary Johns discusses absenteeism in the workplace.
Mar. 25: Mode Montréal - Mode TV - Anna Martini, president of Groupe Dynamite, is featured in a video.
Mar. 25: The GoldStream Gazette - Real-world problems solved at RRU business competition - The ninth annual Royal Roads University International Undergraduate Case Competition took place last weekend, with participating teams from across Canada; the article mentions that a team of Concordia students devised a social media strategy for ING Direct bank during the competition.
March 25: La Presse - Les risques environnementaux sous la loupe - JMSB professor Charles Cho is profiled regarding his research which approches sustainable enterprise from an accountancy perspective.
March 24: YourOttawaRegion - Former Barrhaven resident wins big - Marketing student, Adam Haroun, is running for national honours after being named the 2011 Student Entrepreneur Regional Champion.
March 24: Montreal Gazette - Communities go dark for Earth Hour - The David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise and the World Wildlife Fund McGill will host a flashlight walk up Mount Royal on March 26 for Earth Hour 2011.
March 24: Palais des Congrès - Americana 2011 - Director of Concordia's David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, Paul Shrivastava will lecture on the top of sustainable business.
Mar. 23: 98.5FM - Montreal Maintenant - Marketing Professor Jordan Lebel was interviewed.
Mar. 23: The Vancouver Sun - Job Stress Makes Them Sick - professor Gary Johns (Management) discusses absenteeism in the workplace.
Mar. 23: Global News - Sick calls coincide with work stress, study shows - professor Gary Johns (Management) discusses absenteeism in the workplace.
Mar. 23: Concordia University Magazine Spring 2011 - John Molson School of Business - JMSB is featured. The article mentions JMSB's prominent success at case competitions and the recently formed partnership with the McGill Univercity Health Centre (RI MUHC).
Mar. 23: India Abroad - Sanjay Sharma, dean, Vermont Business School - Dean Sanjay Sharma is profiled. The article discusses his educational and professional experiences so far.
Mar. 22 - OnWisconsin Magazine - Unhappy Hipsters - professor Zeynep Arsel (Marketing) conducts a study which investigates 'hipster' culture.
Mar. 16 - CTV.ca - B-schools work hard to get the stamp of approval - John Molson School of business is included in a discussion about accredited business schools in Canada.
Mar. 16: Globe and Mail - Business school test-prep: hard on your brain and wallet - Ian Rakita, director of the Goodman Institute of Investment Management at Concordia, speaks about the GMAT preparatory course.
Mar. 16: Meditation Matter blog - The Larger a Man’s Index Finger, the Larger His… - Professor Gad Saad (Marketing) and his team, which suggests that the length of the second and fourth finger is an indicator of high levels of prenatal testosterone, risk-taking and potential financial success in men.
Mar. 15: Psychology Today - The Consuming Instinct - Professor Gad Saad (Marketing) discusses what juicy burgers, Ferraris, pornography, and gift giving reveal about human nature in his newly released book - The Consuming Instinct.
Mar. 15: MSN News - Indian-American named dean of Vermont business school - Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the John Molson School of Business, will be leaving Concordia this summer for a new position with the University of Vermont in Burlington. This article is also featured in India West News and India New England.
Mar. 15: Connecticut Post Blog - Finger Length and Male Behavior - Marketing professor Gad Saad and his team, which suggests that the length of the second and fourth finger is an indicator of high levels of prenatal testosterone, risk-taking and potential financial success in men.
Mar. 15: Global Montreal - Prof, 73, goes homeless for the homeless - Professor Mahesh Sharma is participating in this year’s 5 Days for the Homeless campaign. Demotix News also features the campaign.
Mar. 14 - Digital Journal - Fourteenth Annual HEC Montreal Undergratuate Stock Exchange - JMSB participates at the 14th annual HEC Montréal Undergraduate Stock Exchange (SBIU) 2011 last week.
Mar. 14: 24 heures - Les entreprises de plus en plus sensibles au virage vert ? - Three business schools including JMSB got together to host Business Beyond Tomorrow, a sustainability conference.
Mar. 14: Journal de Montreal - Des universitaires dans la peau des sans-abri - 5 Days for the Homeless, an initiative by Concordia volunteers is featured. This project is also featured by Radio-Canada’s Téléjournal, CBC Radio One, CJAD AM and CHMP FM.
Mar. 14: Finances et investissements - Professor Michel Magnan (Accountancy) discusses the importance and relevance of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for companies and investors.
Mar. 11: CTV Montreal Evening News - Sports Marketer Bruno Delorme on Air Canada and headshots - Professor Harold Simpkins (Marketing) discussed NHL sponsorships.
Mar. 11: CTV News at Noon - Sports Marketer Bruno Delorme on Air Canada and headshots - Lecturer Bruno Delorme (Marketing) was interviewed regarding the potential withdrawal of NHL sponsors following major headshots and injuries to players.
Mar. 10: Métro Montréal - Trois écoles de gestion s’unissent pour organiser un week-end vert - Three Montreal business schools, including the John Molson School of Business, will be hosting the Business Beyond Tomorrow sustainability conference on March 11 and 12.
Mar. 10: CTV News Montreal - NHL's Bettman rebuff's corporate dissatisfaction. Rob Lurie interviews Harold Simpkins (Marketing) regarding the potential withdrawal of NHL sponsors following major headshots and injuries to players.
Mar. 10: CTV News Montreal - Corporate Sponsors at Risk. Todd vander Heyde interviews Bruno Delorme (Marketing) regarding the potential withdrawal of NHL sponsors following major headshots and injuries to players.
Mar. 9: PR-Canada.net - Key Gold Holding Appoints Graham Warren as CFO and Grants Options - Key Gold Holding Inc. has appointed Graham Warren (Alumnus) to the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director of the Corporation.
Mar. 8 : Global Montreal - Focus Montreal - JMSB student Josh Redler is interviewed regarding Concordia's involvement in the organization of the event "5 Days for the Homeless".
Mar. 8 - CNW - Exploring Business Beyong Tomorrow - Three of Montreal's business schools join forces to organize a Sustainability Weekend - Conference to be held on March 11 and March 12 organized jointly by the John Molson Sustainability group, McGill University and HEC, is featured.
Mar. 7: KUUL 101.3 radio - Women shun being stereotyped by men - Professor Hakkyun Kim (Marketing) and colleagues conduct research that confirms that women prefer female service providers in certain situations. This study titled "Stereotype Threat in the Marketplace and Purchase Intentions" is also covererd by 620 WDAE, 96.1 The Rocket (Alabama), WIBA FM 101.5 and 96.1 The River (Louisiana).
Mar. 4: The Gazette - Concordia business school loses dean. Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the John Molson School of Business, and Management professor Pramodita Sharma have accepted positions at the Unviersity of Vermont.
Mar 3: Canal Argent - Fuller Landau Awards Interview. Suzanne Bertrand from Fuller-Landau was interviewed on Canal Argent in regards to the JMSB Fuller Landau Family Business Awards. (clip available on the Fuller Landau YouTube channel)
Mar. 3: University City - Sanjay Sharma leaving Concordia's JMSB for University of Vermont. Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the John Molson School of Business, and Management professor Pramodita Sharma have accepted positions at the Unviersity of Vermont.
Mar. 3: University of Vermont - Sanjay Sharma Appointed Dean of the School of Business. Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the John Molson School of Business, and Management professor Pramodita Sharma have accepted positions at the Unviersity. This article also appears in Vermont Business Magazine.
Mar. 3: CJAD - Kevin and Trudie. JMSB marketing graduate student Alex Davidson was interviewed about his research on how the fear of death translates in Canadian buying patterns is discussed.
Mar. 3: Radio-Canada - Les Années-lumière. JMSB marketing graduate student Alex Davidson was interviewed about his research on how the fear of death translates in Canadian buying patterns is discussed.
Mar. 2: Financial Post - 2011 Canadian MBA Programs. Financial Post Magazine annual feature on Canadian MBA programs which lists Canadian MBA programs according to the minimum GMAT score required for entry into the program; JMSB’s MBA program is listed in the seventh position.
Mar. 2: Paris School of Business - Paris School of Business MBA Students Participate in Internationally Renowned Case Competition. A delegation from the Paris School of Business participated in the 30th annual John Molson MBA International Case Competition.
Mar. 1: Now.Concordia.ca - What women want? Freedom from stereotypes. A study co-authored by Hakkyun Kim (Marketing) titled "Stereotype Threat in the Marketplace and Purchase Intentions" is discussed.
March 1: Now.Concordia.ca - Undergraduate named Quebec student entrepreneur of the year. John Molson B.Comm student and president of The XFactor Agency Adam Houran, is a 2011 Quebec provincial winner of a Student Entrepreneur award.
February 2011
Feb. 28: Le Devoir - Les entretiens Concordia Économie et développement durable - Le comptable qui comptait des arbres. Charles Cho (Accountancy) is profiled regarding his unique research, which approaches sustainable enterprise from an accountancy perspective.Feb. 25: The Business Times - Odds are against SEA firms going global. Co-authored by management professor Mick Carney, the article discusses South-East Asian family firms and globalization.
Feb. 25: UPI.com - Thoughts of Grim Reaper spur shopping. A study by JMSB marketing graduate student Alex Davidson explores how the fear of death translates in Canadian buying patterns is discussed.
Feb. 22: The Gazette - Many companies monitor employees online use. Steven Appelbaum (Management) comments of computer pricacy issuies in the workplace. The article also appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal, the Calgary Herald, the Star Phoenix, and the Times Colonist.
Feb. 22: First Science News - Shopping with the Grim Reaper in mind. A study by JMSB marketing graduate student Alex Davidson explores how the fear of death translates in Canadian buying patterns is discussed. The article also appears in Science News and Physorg.com.
Feb. 21: CNW - Applications now open for the Fuller Landau Family Business Award. The John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and Montreal-based accounting firm Fuller Landau LLP announce today that they have begun their search for nominees for the inaugural edition of the Fuller Landau Family Business Award.
Feb. 21: CNW Telbec - Ouverture des mises en candidature pour le Prix d'entrepreneuriat familial Fuller Landau. L'École de gestion John-Molson à l'Université Concordia et le cabinet comptable Fuller Landau SENCRL de Montréal ont le plaisir d'annoncer que les mises en candidature pour l'édition inaugurale du Prix d'entrepreneuriat familial Fuller Landau sont maintenant acceptées.
Feb. 21: La Presse - Manifs ou pas, Bahreïn prépare son Grand Prix. Laurent Madore, commercial Director for Bahrain Grand Prix states that preparations for the event continue despite the protests against the government in Bahrain. Madore holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration.
Feb. 17: LSA News (France) - La hipster attitude. A study by marketing professor Zeynep Arsel, which investigates ‘hipster’ culture is quoted.
Feb. 17: Globe and Mail - 2011 student entrepreneur awards. John Molson B.Comm student and president of The XFactor Agency Adam Houran, is a 2011 Quebec provincial winner of a Student Entrepreneur award.
Feb. 16: Radio-Canada | Le téléjournal national- Les femmes en affaires. John Molson MBA alumna & business woman Rina Albala is interviewed in this 3-part feature on Women in Business (part 3). Watch part 1, watch part 2, watch part 3.
Feb. 16: UPI - Women shun being stereotyped by men - Professor Hakkyun Kim (marketing) and colleagues at Yonsei University, Korea and the University of Minnesota, confirms that women prefer female service providers in situations where they might fall prey to stereotypes about their math and science abilities. This article is also featured by OfficialWire, KUUL 101.3, 620 WDAE, 96.1 The Rocket, WIBA FM 101.5, 96.1 The River.
Feb. 15: Now.Concordia.ca - A nice, warm cup of sustainabilitea. Raymond Paquin (Management) instituted an “environmental rule” charging students $2 for each disposable coffee cup or water bottle brought to his MANA 369 class, student David Riven took it one step further.
Feb. 15: Radio-Canada | Le téléjournal national- Les femmes en affaires. John Molson MBA alumna & business woman Rina Albala is interviewed in this 3-part feature on Women in Business (part 2). Watch part 1, watch part 2, watch part 3.
Feb. 15: Toronto Metro - So V-day is over but my work crush remains - Steven Appelbaum (Management) comments on office romances and the need for clear policies in the work place.
Feb. 15: ACE - Concordia university student named student entrepreneur provincial champion. John Molson B.Comm student and president of The XFactor Agency Adam Houran, Concordia student, is a 2011 Quebec provincial winner of a Student Entrepreneur award.
Feb. 14: Radio-Canada | Le téléjournal national- Les femmes en affaires. John Molson MBA alumna & business woman Rina Albala is interviewed in this 3-part feature on Women in Business (part 1). Watch part 1, watch part 2, watch part 3.
Feb. 14: Now.concordia.ca - The Third Annual John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition - The John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition that will take place from the 20 - 26 of February, has been featured.
Feb. 14: Now.concordia.ca - The Skinny On Bulging Waistlines - Professor Jordan LeBel (Marketing) examines ways to counter obesity.
Feb. 14: La Presse - Pure nacional : le nec plus ultra du chocolat? - Marketing professor Jordan LeBel discusses the price of chocolate.
Feb. 10: 24-7 Pressrelease - Fox Expands International Presence with Fox Electronics Canada - Ross O. Weiss (alumnus) has been named the Vice President North America Sales of Fox Electronics.
Feb. 09: TFO - Les éclaireurs - A 30-minute documentary on the life and scientific work of marketing professor Gad Saad was aired.
Feb. 09: CHMP FM - Montréal Maintenant - Professor Jordan LeBel (Marketing) discusses rising food prices.
Feb. 3: 98.5fm.ca - Isabelle le matin. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) talks about new food marketing strategies with Isabelle Maréchal and Louis Giguère. (audio clip)
Feb. 2: City - Sul lavoro più produttivi se autonomi. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Feb. 2: 98.5fm.ca - Montréal Maintenant. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) discusses Ikea's labyrinth like store design and other retailers with Paul Houde. (audio clip)
Feb. 1: National Post - The Race for Skilled Workers. Marion Brivot (Accountancy) comments on technology and employee productivity.
Feb. 1: The Link - JMSB Closing Case Competitions - VP Communications of the John Molson Competition Committee (JMCC) Benoit Chevrier shares the success of JMSB at competitions over the last couple of months.
Feb. 1: V-Télé - I-médias - Lecturer Bruno Delorme (Marketing) comments on Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s recent investment in the amphitheatre in Quebec City.
January 2011
Jan. 31: Now - Behaviour is their Business - Onur Bodur, director of the Centre for Multidisciplinary Behavioural Business Research discusses the goals of this centre.
Jan. 31: CTV News - Worker freedom produces happy, loyal employees - Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 28: Radio Canada - Walmart sets foot in the diet - Professor Jordan LeBel (Marketing) comments on the supermarket industry in Quebec. (audio clip)
Jan. 28: Radio Canada International - Eco-efficiency - A path to profitability - Professor Paul Shrivastava, director of the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, discusses methods for business enterprises to make money by reducing their ecological footprints.
Jan. 27: Salute 24 - Psicologia del lavoro: si scrive "autonomia",si legge "soddisfazione". Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 27: Radio-Canada - Walmart met le pied dans l'alimentation. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) comments on the arrival Walmart Supercenter announcement and it's effect on the supermarket industry in Quebec. (Audio clip interview available).
Jan. 27: 24h Montréal - Walmart ne devrait pas inquiéter les épiciers québécois. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) comments on the arrival Walmart Supercenter announcement and it's effect on the supermarket industry in Quebec.
Jan. 26: Radio Canada International - The Indo-Canadian Report with Rashi Khilnani: Eco - Efficiency - A path to profitability. Paul Shrivastava (Management) discussed how Eco-efficiency can be a path to profitability. (Audio clip interview available).
Jan. 26: Argent - Walmart ne devrait pas ébranler les épiciers québécois. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) comments on the arrival Walmart Supercenter announcement and it's effect on the supermarket industry in Quebec.
Jan. 26: Now Concordia - How sweet it is. The World of Chocolate: Explore, Experience, Enjoy, eConcordia seminar taught by Jordan LeBel (Marketing) is discussed.
Jan. 26: Now Concordia - Freedom equals employee satisfaction. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave is is included in the new book on self-determination in the workplace, Human Autonomy in Cross-Cultural Context: Perspectives on the Psychology of Agency, Freedom, and Well-Being (Springer Science+Business Media 2011).
Jan. 26: Business News Daily - Employee Freedom Breeds Loyalty and Commitment. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 26: The Gazette - Quick fix looks good at first - Professor Lawrence Kryzanowski (Finance) discusses insurance and mutual funds.
Jan. 26: Brightsurf.com - Freedom's just another word for employee satisfaction.Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 25: V-Télé’s V Express - Lecturer Bruno Delorme (Marketing) discusses the possible return of the Quebec Nordiques ice hockey team
Jan. 25: Softpedia - Autonomy Makes Happier, Better Employees.Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 25: India Vision - Giving employees more autonomy pays huge dividends.Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 25: The Times of India - Giving employees autonomy pays off. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 25: Science News - Concordia research finds giving workers more autonomy pays huge dividends. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 25: Science Daily - Freedom's Just Another Word for Employee Satisfaction. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed. The article is also featured in Physorg.com.
Jan. 25: Medical News Today - Giving Workers More Autonomy Pays Huge Dividends. Research completed by Management professors Marylène Gagné and Devasheesh Bhave on the relationshhip between autonomy and human satisfaction is discussed.
Jan. 20: Inquirer.net - Petrus for Erap, Porsche for P-Noy. Gad Saad's (Marketing) research on the corrolation between testosterone levels and fast cars is discussed.
Jan. 19: Pepperdine University News & Events - MBAs Deliver Best Showing At Molson Case Competition. Students from Pepperdine University competed in the 30th edition of the John Molson International MBA Case Competition.
Jan. 19: The Gazette - Olympian learning to manage fame - Olympian Alexandra Bilodeau, a student at the John Molson School of Business is profiled.
Jan. 19: Part-time finance instructor Jean Freed discusses modifications to Canadian mortgage policies, announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
Dec. 18: Virtualization - Sirios Resources Inc. : Nomination of Directors - Frederic Sahyouni (alumnus) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and secretary of Sirios Resources Inc.
Dec. 17: Globe and Mail - Philanthropic shopping: to give and to get - Marketing professor Jordan Lebel discusses the concept of ‘philanthropic shopping'.
Dec. 17: Radio Canada - Classe économique - Jordon Lebel (Marketing) comments on coffee bean prices and companies in Canada.
Jan. 12: Montreal Gazette - Top Honours for John Molson School - The delegation from the John Molson School of Business has won top honours at the 2011 Jeux du Commerce, held from January 7 to 10 at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management.
Jan. 12: LeDroit - Gatineau ou Plaisance, faites votre choix - The delegation from the John Molson School of Business has won top honours at the 2011 Jeux du Commerce, held from January 7 to 10 at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management.
Jan. 11: The Concordian - University of Porto wins at JMSB competition. Students from the University of Porto Business School (Portugal) won the 30th edition of the John Molson International MBA Case Competition.
Jan. 11: Daily Times - LUMS outperforms business schools in int’l competition. Students from Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan) competed in the 30th edition of the John Molson International MBA Case Competition.
Jan. 11: The Link - The Coltan Conundrum. Gad Saad (Marketing) is quoted.
Jan. 10: CNW - Concordia University's John Molson School of Business crowned champion at the 2011 Jeux du commerce TD Assurance Meloche Monnex. Students from the John Molson School of Business won gold in the 2011 Commerce Games (Jeux de Commerce) which was hosted by the Telfer School of Business at the University of Ottawa.
Jan. 10: CNW - L'École de gestion John-Molson de l'Université Concordia couronnée championne des Jeux du commerce TD Assurance Meloche Monnex 2011. Students from the John Molson School of Business won gold in the 2011 Commerce Games (Jeux de Commerce) which was hosted by the Telfer School of Business at the University of Ottawa.
Jan. 5 : The Daily Freeman-Journal - Blame it on the two-faced guy - A study by Gad Saad (Marketing) reveals that most people fail to keep their New Year’s resolution.
Jan. 5: CBC Radio One - Midday News - Finance instructor Jean Freed was interviewed regarding a new survey that suggests many Quebec residents plan to continue working after the age of 65.
Jan. 5: Yahoo! News - Duh! 7 of 2010's most obvious scientific discoveries - Marketing professor Gad Saad comments on a study.
Jan. 5: Radio Canada - Olympiques de la gestion à Montréal. The 30th edition of the John Molson School of Business MBA International Case Competition is being hosted by Concordia this week.
Jan. 3: Telegraph-Journal - Health Network's new chief exec pledges to strengthen partnerships - The Vitalité Health Network has named Joey Caissie (alumnus) as its new president and chief executive officer.
Jan. 3: L'Express - Rétrospective des grands dossiers collégiaux - Normand W. Bernier (alumnus) will be retiring from his position as director-general of the Cegep du Drummondville.
Jan. 3: Radio-Canada - Des matins en or and Classe économique -
Marketing professor Jordan Lebel discusses holiday-oriented food
products in Quebec supermarkets, and general food sales during the
holiday season.
Jan. 3: Canal V - V-Express - Marketing professor Bruno Delorme was
interviewed regarding the possible return of an NHL team to Quebec City.
Jan. 3: CTV Montreal - JMSB associate dean Alan Hochstein discussed
sales during the busiest shopping day of the year, and the sharp
increase in online spending.
