Why do some films find success globally while others fizzle out? This podcast dives into the hidden power of social influence such as how critics, stars, and even press freedom can make or break a movie’s international success, discussing a recent article that studies how cultural industries expand internationally.

Citation: Huang, X., Fan, D. & Soo, C. (2025). A social influence view of the internationalization of cultural products. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-025-00797-9

Hydrogen is being hailed as the fuel of the future, but the real story is how latecomer countries are racing to grab a slice of the action. From Namibia to India, governments are rolling out bold strategies to turn sun, wind, and gas into global exports, green industries, and even new tech niches. The contest isn’t just about clean energy. It is about rewriting industrial policy and reshaping who gets to win in the next energy revolution.

Citation: Altenburg, T.,& Strohmaier, R. (2025). Low-emission hydrogen: global value chain opportunities for latecomers and industrial policy challenges. Journal of International Business Policy. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-025-00217-7

Global crises, climate shocks, and AI advances are challenging the old rules of management education, leaving leaders scrambling to keep up. A new teaching approach called the “fire-mindset” offers a path forward by focusing on curiosity, intellectual rigor, and co-creation of knowledge in the face of disruption. It’s a call to rewire how we teach international business so future leaders can better navigate through an unpredictable world.

Citation: Hasse, V.C. (2025). International Business Education in the Age of Disruption. AIB Insights, https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.143158