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December 2004

 THE MEANING OF MEETINGS

Why are meetings so painful? Here’s what goes wrong and what could —and should —go right.

 MASS MARKETING COMES UNPLUGGED

School of Business faculty examine what the shift to micromarketing means to marketers, consumers —and the bottom line.

 THE MAKING OF CEOS

Wisconsin has won national attention for producing the most S&P 500 CEOs. A look at factors influencing whether people reach the executive suite.

 WHAT’S IT WORTH?

Arts Administration alumni explore Overture Center for the Arts and the value of the arts and culture.

 TAKING STOCK

A controversial FASB proposal for accounting of employee stock options is examined.

 NEW HOME FOR MBA PROGRAM

A $40.5 million MBA addition to Grainger Hall advances.


 

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Mass Marketing
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EDITOR: Lari Fanlund

ASSISTANT EDITOR: Rebecca Smith

DESIGN: Lori Strelow

EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Nancy Brower/University Communications, Chris Dupré/UW Foundation

PHOTOS: Jaron Berman, Bruce Fritz, Bob Rashid, Sandy Webber, Zane Williams and Dan Zenker

PRINTING: Litho Production

EDITORIAL BOARD:
Alisa Robertson, Chair Melissa Amos-Landgraf, Randall B. Dunham, Jim Kubek, Mark Matosian, Larry Rittenberg, Patricia Seaman and Karen Stauffacher

© 2004 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.

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