Johny K. Johansson is professor emeritus in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. An expert in international marketing strategy, he has published over seventy articles and book chapters, and spoken at conferences and universities around the world. His most recent book, co-authored with Kurt Carlson, is Contemporary Brand Management.Michael T. Furick is a former data processing and information technology professional and is now an assistant professor of marketing at Georgia Gwinnett College where he teaches international marketing. He has worked in the United States and abroad helping companies develop, implement, and adjust market strategies to achieve both short and long-term objectives.