Keep an eye on marketing if you want to avoid a car crash
As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....
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August 27, 2026 • by Markus Menz in Consumer Goods • 9 min read
Owning multiple businesses is not, by itself, a source of advantage. Corporate advantage arises only when a company’s corporate concept, business portfolio, and operating model are coherent....
Continue readingJanuary 28, 2025 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Strategy • 6 min read
As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....
January 22, 2025 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Strategy • 8 min read
In the face of growing competition from BYD and Tesla, Honda and Nissan's large merger wager may not be sufficient to bridge the gap. Thinking outside of the box may be essential...
January 20, 2025 • by David Bach, Richard Baldwin, Simon J. Evenett in Strategy • 9 min read
Once again, Donald Trump has promised bold yet unspecified moves that will add to the uncertainty facing executives. Business leaders must cut through the "policy fog" by focusing on what the re-elected...
January 17, 2025 • by Robert Chatwin, Sophie Bacq in Strategy • 9 min read
The Brazilian cosmetics company works with Amazonian communities to promote sustainable business practices. Respecting nature, upholding communities as key stakeholders, addressing social issues, and focusing on results are essential components of its...
January 16, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett in Strategy • 7 min read
The mention of geopolitics leads many to ask how company strategies are being reformulated to capitalize on what’s left of globalization. But this overlooks a critical prior question: what’s the best way...
January 13, 2025 • by Peter Borup in Strategy • 11 min read
Shipping is a unique industry, and tramp shipping is a niche sector within it. Yet, in an age of growing market disruption and uncertainty, it has some key lessons for strategic management...
January 10, 2025 • by Julia Binder in Strategy • 7 min read
Companies need clear guidance to achieve sustainable business transformation. A practical roadmap identifying drivers for effective change can make success more likely....
January 10, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett in Strategy • 5 min read
Most annual predictions fail to provide actionable insights for executives. Here are two approaches to better discern the implications for your business....
December 30, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale in Strategy • 4 min read
As technological capabilities accelerate and geopolitical uncertainties mount, the CFO’s role has never been more pivotal. Finance leaders must deftly balance immediate market pressures with long-term strategic priorities, leveraging data-driven insights to...
December 30, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Strategy • 9 min read
At Swarovski, CEO Alexis Nasard's leadership is a master class in how to establish brand attractiveness and provide clarity. He has maintained Swarovski's relevance, freshness, and solid position as a contemporary luxury...
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