Gladwell believes that the network, a profoundly different model, is around us in today’s economy. He took this thought further with a scenario where several present-day network innovations were transported back in time. Starting with Airbnb he said, “Imagine if it was 1...
when followed, provide peace of mind and security in all spheres, including business activities (Bolton et al.,2004). Previous research by Young & Wilkinson (1989) suggested that those who have more legally strict contracts face more legal problems in contrast to trust-related issues (Young...
While glamping, or glamourous camping, with electric vehicles has been a thing for a number of years, you can always count on Silicon Valley startups to take it to the next level. RollAway, one such startup, is now offering Airbnb-style luxury "stays on wheels," where you can climb a...
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(Montiel et al.2018) or engaging students as critical agents with real problems in a participatory way (Räthzel and Uzzell2009). If an individual develops consciousness of the individual, social, and environmental benefits of anti-consumption, no additional funds, special knowledge about products...
Industry consolidation continues and Match.com had an IPO. The firm also bought Plenty of Fish for $575 million–the largest acquisition ever in this market. Several unscrupulous brick & mortar chains (Great Expectations, Together/The Right One) went out of business. Problems persist: fake online...
Why travelers use Airbnb again? An integrative approach to understanding travelers' repurchase intention. Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological factors that motivate travelers to consider reusing Airbnb. Design/methodology/approach T... Z Mao,Lyu, Jiaying - 《International...
The Access (or Sharing) Economy has introduced innumerable services that replace products with an interface that makes existing resources more accessible: Uber, Car2Go, Airbnb, Amazon, etc. People are more likely to share experiences (travel, dining, physical activity, etc.) o...
UGC can be a powerful tool for uncovering latent consumer needs and highlighting previously unnoticed problems. Through authentic reviews and experiences consumers share across forums and social media, UGC illuminates challenges that resonate with a broader audience. ...
This chapter offers an overview of the main aspects of digital consumption in Russia with an emphasis on the late 2010s. It also sheds light on the tendencies that digitalization of the sphere of consumption has brought to Russian retail and consumers. I