Experts on the holiday seasonThe holiday season is officially upon us and Concordia has many experts that can share their expertise on a variety of subjects ranging from marketing and consumer behaviour to healthy eating and exercise during the holidays to the relationship between secularism and holidays.

Keeping fit and eating healthyMarion Lowe – Manager of Clinical Exercise Programs, PERFORM Centre[email protected]514-848-2424, ext. 4188Interviews in English only

Théa Demmers – Nutrition Suite Area Coordinator, PERFORM Centre[email protected][email protected]514-848-2424, ext. 4018Follow on Twitter @TheaDemmersInterviews in English only

Marketing and consumer behaviourRobert Soroka – Instructor, Department of Marketing [email protected]Cell: 514-947-1593Home: 514-851-2377Interviews in English only

Potential subjects for commentary:•Consumer Tips: Saving like Scrooge, Giving like Santa•Getting the biggest bang out of your holiday buck•Gift cards, rebate cards, prepaid credit cards: What’s the difference?•Why Boxing Day is no longer Boxing Day•The Target Effect: Has it made an impact this holiday season? Who wins, who loses?

Onur Bodur – Associate Professor, Department of Marketing [email protected]514-848-2424, ext. 2903Cell: 514-833-9066Interviews in English only

Potential subjects for commentary:•Pre-Christmas pricing and promotional strategies•Retail shelf location•Online/Offline price search and price comparison

Religion and the holidaysDonald Boisvert – Associate Professor, Department of Religion[email protected]514-848-2424, ext. 4153Interviews in English and French

Potential subjects for commentary:•How does secularism fit in with the holiday season?