This Week in Business

marketingtech@wharton.upenn.edu

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Booking Overview

Acast-hosted Wharton business program featuring senior academics and advisors who translate research into implications for industries and consumers. Great booking value for PR teams seeking credible, policy- and research-backed spokespeople on business strategy, technology, and high-stakes performance topics.

Metrics

Episodes: 1446

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 80.0k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

marketingtech@wharton.upenn.edu

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) faculty (professors/emeritus), recognized academic experts, and/or high-level strategic advisors associated with reputable organizations
Required Achievements:  
publication- and research-driven expertise in business/technology domains, senior academic rank (professor/emeritus), advisory roles with major capital or strategy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Platt - Brain-based Performance Metrics; Focus, Confidence, Mental Fatigue; Applications To Business Leadership And Cybersecurity

Ken Shropshire - Racial Equity And Hiring In NFL Coaching Searches; Rooney Rule; Impact Of Brian Flores Discrimination Lawsuit

Stefano Puntoni - AI Developments; AI Agents; Enterprise Investment; Regulatory Considerations; Business And Societal Impact

Recent Topics

Business, Economics, Leadership, Technology, Marketing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Week in Business
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Understanding Congress’s Impact on Financial Markets

June 12, 2026

Courtney Wiegand, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, explains her research on how fiscal policy shocks and shifting deficit expectations affect bond markets, inflation, monetary policy interactions, and the long-term implications of congressional budget decisions for financial markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance

June 10, 2026

Michael Platt, Wharton Professor of Marketing, Psychology & Neuroscience, discusses his research on brain-based performance metrics, explaining how focus, confidence, and mental fatigue can be measured to improve athlete selection, training, and development, while also revealing applications for business leadership, cybersecurity, and other high-pressure professions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Examining Equity and Opportunity in NFL Coaching Searches

June 05, 2026

Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Prof. of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity in hiring, assess the successes and shortcomings of the Rooney Rule, and explore how Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit could influence the future of coaching opportunities and hiring practices across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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