Byron Sharp @ProfByron

Congratulations to Ehrenberg-Bass Institute researchers Dr William Caruso, Professor Jenni Romaniuk, Dr Bill Page and Dr Zachary Anesbury on receiving the Silver Medal Award for Best Paper Published in the International Journal of Market Research (IJMR).

The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute’s North American Advisory Board convened in New York last week for a productive and engaging meeting. Chaired by Jim Koch, the Board worked through a full agenda that included updates from our director and discussions on key strategic priorities.

A lovely example of using imagination to get what needs to be done done, rather than being stymied by organisational rules “computer says no”.

Wolf of X @WolfofX

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In 1920, six-year-old Nancy Bentley was bitten by a venomous snake near Port Arthur, Tasmania. With her condition worsening and medical help far away, her father rushed her to HMAS Sydney, a Royal Australian Navy warship anchored nearby. A problem quickly emerged: naval

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George Orwell’s 1984 was published today in 1949. “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

In a famous 1972 televised debate, David Susskind argued that a woman could not be president because of the hormonal changes that occur during menstruation. ⁠ ⁠ Germaine Greer immediately put an end to the debate by asking him if he could tell whether she was menstruating at that very moment, which left his argument without a response.⁠

Jeff Bezos reveals why compromise is one of the worst ways to resolve a disagreement "An example of a really bad way of coming to agreement is compromise. If I say the ceiling is 11 feet and you say 12 feet, we say let's call it 11 and a half. That's compromise" "The advantage of compromise is it's low energy. But it doesn't lead to truth" "Another really bad resolution mechanism is who's more stubborn. Two executives disagree, they have a war of attrition, and whichever one gets exhausted first capitulates. You haven't arrived at truth, and this is very demoralizing" "Escalation is better than a war of attrition. Escalate to your boss and say, we can't agree, we like each other, we're respectful, but we strongly disagree, we need you to make a decision" "Exhausting the other person is not truth seeking. Compromise is not truth seeking"

Even Arab leaders admit it. Everyone is sharing the Bill Clinton clip where he describes how Yasser Arafat rejected a generous peace offer at Camp David that would have given the Palestinians a state on 96 percent of the West Bank, land swaps, and a capital in East Jerusalem. Clinton says Arafat lied to him and that the Palestinian leadership never actually wanted a two-state solution. They wanted to destroy Israel. It’s a video often shared by people like @VividProwess, and it’s an important one for people to see. Of course, critics immediately dismiss it. They claim Clinton is biased or he’s pro-Israel. They’ll tell you that you cannot trust the American perspective. Ok, so let us set that aside. Now watch this. In this powerful interview, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a major Arab leader who was directly involved in negotiations, says exactly the same thing from the Arab side. He talks about the Mena House Conference in Cairo as well as the Camp David negotiations of 1978. All failed because of the Palestinians repeatedly rejecting any offer. The Oslo accords were signed but because Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were not involved, they derailed the accords and any chance for peace by initiating 4 years of terrorist suicide attacks in Israel. Then came the second Camp David negotiations in 2000 which Arafat agreed to, then rejected and instead initiated the Second Intifada. Mubarak explains how the Palestinians refused to even participate in the Mena House conference of 1977. He describes repeated opportunities they were given, including a detailed document that called for Israeli withdrawal from the Samaria, Judea and Gaza, security arrangements during a transitional period, and other major concessions. The Israelis were willing to negotiate on difficult issues like who would control security. The Palestinians, according to Mubarak, kept saying no and wasting chance after chance. He speaks with clear frustration about how for decades the Palestinian side has rejected peace initiatives and realistic compromises. The video further shows footage from the PLO representative in 1977, as well as old footage of Egyptian president Sadat who was involved in the Mena House and first Camp David negotiations of 1978. This perhaps is far more impactful than Clinton’s account because it is not a Western or Israeli voice. It is prominent Arab leaders who lived the negotiations, who represented the broader Arab world, and who had zero incentive to defend Israel. When leaders from both sides of the table describe the same pattern of Palestinian rejectionism and violence, it becomes much harder to dismiss as bias. The pattern is clear across decades and across different voices… generous offers, repeated refusals, and continued demands for everything while giving nothing in return. This is not ancient history. It is the core reason the conflict continues today. If you value the truth, please share.

Since 2006, wages in the United States have grown 12% more than prices, adding roughly an hour of purchasing power to the average workday.

One of the greatest speeches of the late 20th century, given on the 40th anniversary of one of the most spectacular days in human history.

Thanks to innovation, a growing population won't destroy nature.

90% of the soldiers on the first boats to hit the beach didn't live to see the end of the day. Look at those faces. Some of them never made it to 18. Never forget that they paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We live our lives the way we do because of them.

In honor of Pride month, here’s a list of countries in the Middle East that recognize same sex marriage: 1. Israel

In 1992, a 32-year-old historian became Prime Minister of Estonia. He had read exactly one book on economics: Milton Friedman's Free to Choose. He used it as a policy manual. Western advisors and Estonian economists told him it would fail. 🧵

Reports of our death were greatly exaggerated.

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Ehrenberg-Bass @EhrenbergBass

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The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is looking forward to Professor Byron Sharp presenting at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on 22nd of June, 2026 at Debussy Theatre in Cannes, France. Learn more at: canneslions.com/festival/progr…

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Watch how the peacefully colonized green area is being bullied by the Zionist red dot. The red dot is clearly winning the expansionist land grab.

The rest of the world: That animal can kill you. Australians: He used to sit on my shoulders, he is an absolute unit and we love him

The parenting skills of Rapunzel’s witch may have been suspect, but she was an ace gardener Artist: Eric Winter

Baruch is an NHS doctor who, after feeling that his safety was threatened several times, decided to move to Israel. The UK is repeating a historical pattern in which hostility toward Jews drives away talented professionals and intellectual capital that has helped sustain the country for generations. Welcome home to Baruch and his family ❤️

@samueljscott @John_G_Dawes @EhrenbergBass It’s the negative binomial distribution. See How Brands Grow. The % you are seeking depends on the time period.