By Jochen Wirtz, Professor of Marketing, National University of Singapore; Werner H. Kunz, Professor of Marketing, University of Massachusetts; and Stefanie Paluch, Professor of Marketing, RWTH Aachen University The Service Revolution has begun The Industrial Revolution, started in the late 18th century, dramatically increased our standard of living by making high-quality, low-cost manufactured goods available […]
By Juliette Van Vleck, Boston University ’23 What is Sustainability Marketing Myopia? On a physical level, myopia is nearsightedness, a common vision condition that causes objects farther away to appear blurry while objects close by are crystal clear. Examining this physical condition through an abstract lens, marketing myopia refers to a lack of insight into […]
July 2022 By Leora Lanz, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Faculty Chair of the Graduate Program; Associate Professor of the Practice, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration We have all witnessed how the power of digital marketing and social media in particular can be used for good, or how it can be manipulated for malicious […]
By Mai Shalvi, SHA ’22, MMH ’22 Marketing is powerful. It allows brands to connect with customers and enhance experiences. It can uncover the needs of consumers and build strong relationships. It can also foster positive social change. Research suggests that consumers expect brands to be socially responsible, with 70% of Americans believing it is “somewhat” […]
By Mackenzie Miers, SHA ’21, MMH ’22 Social media has completely changed the world within a timespan of twenty-five years as the first channel of social media was launched in 1997 (A brief history of Social Media, 2021). Whether people started utilizing social media platforms as early as MySpace or more recently when downloading TikTok […]
By Jason Chang, SHA ’22, Accounting Manager, Cambria Somerville NFTs: What are they? Whether for status, personal pleasure or knowledge, the collector’s mindset is seen in everyday life; sports cards, jewelry, and art are prime examples of items many people collect. While many tend to preserve their items long-term due to sentimental values, others collect […]
June 2022 “Long Live Rock,” The Who’s 1972 hit single might be the motto for today’s rising cohort of Seniors. In other words, this generation famously known as Baby Boomers may be aging but they refuse the trappings of getting old. To further punctuate this point, in the recent Boston Globe review of The Who’s […]
June 2022 By Scott L. Eckstein, Director of the Senior Living concentration and Adjunct Professor, and Leora Lanz, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Faculty Chair of the Graduate Program; Associate Professor of the Practice, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration We are delighted to present this special issue on Senior Living for the Boston Hospitality Review. While Senior Living has […]
By Fara Gold McLaughlin, Chief Revenue Officer, Senior Housing Foresight, Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration It’s About the Journey… The Resident’s Journey Our global community of citizens over the age of 55 is often overlooked or misunderstood. Maybe it’s the way our media has little to no images of people over the […]
By Serena Lipton, Associate, Healthcare, Artemis Real Estate Partners Why is Senior Living Important? In the past fifty years, the world’s longevity has expanded by thirty years. In 1940, people lived until the age of sixty-five, and now, people are living well into their eighties, nineties, and even past the age of 100 (Roser, 2013). […]