JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF MARKETING SCIENCE
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Theory and Practice in Global Marketing
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making:
The journal emphasizes research on how consumers make decisions, including factors influencing preferences, purchasing behavior, and the implications for marketing strategies. - Marketing Strategy and Innovation:
It explores the development and implementation of marketing strategies, particularly in the context of innovation, digital marketing, and the evolving landscape of consumer engagement. - Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability:
The journal addresses the role of marketing in promoting corporate social responsibility, sustainability initiatives, and ethical considerations in marketing practices. - Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies:
The journal publishes studies employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including meta-analyses, field experiments, and case studies, to provide robust insights into marketing phenomena. - Technological Impact on Marketing:
There is a significant focus on the impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital platforms, on marketing practices and consumer interactions. - Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing:
The journal highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in marketing strategies, addressing how representation and equity influence consumer perceptions and engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Marketing Technology:
An increasing number of studies focus on the implications of digital transformation, including the use of AI, data analytics, and technology-driven marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement. - Sustainability and Ethical Marketing:
Research on sustainability in marketing is gaining traction, examining how brands can align their practices with consumer expectations for ethical behavior and environmental responsibility. - Consumer Vulnerability and Resilience:
Emerging themes around consumer vulnerability, particularly in the context of economic crises and social issues, are being explored to understand how brands can support and connect with vulnerable populations. - Behavioral Economics in Marketing:
There is a growing interest in applying concepts from behavioral economics to marketing, focusing on how psychological factors influence consumer behavior and decision-making processes. - Social Media and Influencer Marketing:
The impact of social media and influencer marketing continues to rise, with research examining the effectiveness, ethics, and strategies surrounding these modern marketing practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Advertising Techniques:
Research focusing on traditional advertising methods has decreased, as the journal shifts towards exploring digital marketing strategies and the effectiveness of modern communication channels. - Static Market Segmentation:
The approach of using static demographic-based market segmentation is waning, with more emphasis on dynamic and behavioral segmentation based on real-time consumer data and engagement patterns. - Non-Digital Consumer Interactions:
There is a noticeable decline in studies concentrated solely on non-digital consumer interactions, as the focus moves towards understanding digital channels and virtual engagement. - General Marketing Theories without Empirical Evidence:
The journal appears to be moving away from broad theoretical discussions without empirical backing, favoring research that includes substantial data analysis and practical implications. - Single-Channel Marketing Strategies:
Research that discusses marketing strategies confined to single channels (e.g., only print or TV) is becoming less common, as scholars recognize the importance of integrated multi-channel approaches.
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