Tag: Commentary

Different kinds of cryptocurrency
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Cryptocurrency Fraud Trial Babson Professor Steven Gordon remains bullish on cryptocurrency but offers his cautionary advice in the face of an ongoing fraud trial.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
October 16, 2023

Posted in Insights

Letters spelling out 'hidden fees.'
Why Do Companies Use Hidden Fees? Hidden fees have increased amid inflation and cutbacks. Babson Associate Professor Lauren Beitelspacher explains why customers often pay up.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
July 7, 2023

Posted in Insights

Popcorn and a remote control rest on a table in front of a TV screen that reads Marvel Studios
What Superheroes Can Teach About Brand Management Some film franchises encompass not only a head-spinning amount of movies but also multiple TV shows. Can there be too much of a good thing? Professor Rich Hanna offers his perspective.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
June 7, 2023

Posted in Insights

Wide-angle view of the Miami skyline with the sun peeking through a cloudy sky
Why Miami Is Emerging as a Top 5 Entrepreneurial City The director of Babson Miami explores the rise of Miami as one of the most important entrepreneurial cities in the country.
By
April 28, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

People sit in a darkened theater watching a movie
Watching Movies that Are Diverse, Challenging, and Great Babson film professor Julie Levinson reflects on Sight and Sound magazine’s Greatest Films of All Time list and on why diverse and challenging movies matter.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
January 31, 2023

Posted in Insights

A hanging sign for Patagonia
When a Business Leader Gives Away His Company In this first article in a two-part series examining the Patagonia founder’s astounding decision to give away his company, Babson faculty reflect on the importance of business values.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
October 17, 2022

Posted in Community, Insights

two men pointing at a construction site
How Will the Infrastructure Bills Impact the Economy? Last month President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Economists debate whether the bill, and the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, will boost economic growth or lead to increased taxes and more inflation.
By
December 17, 2021

Posted in Insights

Suitcase with a hat, sunglasses, and a map
Dining, Housing, Travel: The Trends We’ve Seen (And Could See in the Future) The pandemic has led to swirling consumer behavior trends in recent weeks. Professor Anne Roggeveen weighs in on the how’s and why’s.
By
Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
August 12, 2021

Posted in Insights

Woman holding flag celebrating Juneteenth
The Tulsa Race Massacre, Juneteenth, Stonewall: Rethinking and Restoring History To rethink historical events that have long been overlooked, we must start with restoration, say three Babson faculty experts.
By
Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
June 16, 2021

Posted in Community, Insights

Female doctor with mask and gloves
The Final Hurdle: Overcoming Vaccine Skepticism In the final installment of a three-part series, we examine a critical question: How can skeptical people be convinced to take the COVID-19 vaccine?
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
December 18, 2020

Posted in Insights