The time may be right for private equity to reach for experiences. Source: McKinsey Cashing in on the US experience economy

A merger between CVS and Aetna would create a one-stop model for coordinated care – but would consumers really benefit? Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Is the CVS-Aetna Merger a Game Changer for Health Care?

You don’t need to come up with a complicated marketing campaign as a last-ditch effort to increase your sales revenue. All too often I see businesses drastically slash their prices or run other insane promotions, that aren’t profitable, just to get more sales. Don’t get me wrong. I’m definitely an advocate for running promotional campaigns. It’s Read more about How to Boost Sales by Accomodating the Needs of Mobile Users[…]

A comprehensive, analytics-driven approach to base management can help telecom companies reduce churn by as much as 15%. Source: McKinsey Reducing churn in telecom through advanced analytics

As design thinking nears its 50th birthday, many companies still struggle to realize value from design. Those that succeed often follow ten best practices. Source: McKinsey More than a feeling: Ten design practices to deliver business value

Experts weigh the implications of the upcoming tax bill reconciliation process for individuals and corporations, as well as the impact on the federal deficit beyond 2025. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Tax Bill Reconciliation: What Are the Likely Outcomes?

Proposed tax legislation speeding through Congress will enlarge the deficit and offer meager gains to low- and middle-income groups. It may also open up huge business tax loopholes, says Wharton’s Kent Smetters, Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Rising Deficits, ‘Huge Loopholes’ and Small Family Gains Plague Tax Reform

A deduction for high medical expenses that is largely used by senior citizens hangs in the balance as Congress tries to craft a final version of its tax reform bill. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Tax Reform Could Impact Senior Citizens

Companies are more active than ever in pursuing sustainability to align with values and engage stakeholders, a new survey shows. To see financial returns, though, integrating sustainability into core functions is key. Source: McKinsey Sustainability’s deepening imprint

Personalization may seem complex, but the best companies know how to use it to drive growth quickly. Source: McKinsey Getting personalization to work for your company and your customers