Journal of Strategic Marketing
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating Excellence in Strategic Marketing Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Consumer Behavior and Engagement:
The journal explores various aspects of consumer behavior, including engagement, loyalty, and the psychological factors that influence purchasing decisions. It investigates how consumers interact with brands and the implications of these interactions for marketing strategies. - Digital Marketing and Technology:
A significant focus is placed on the impact of digital technologies on marketing practices, including social media, data analytics, and digital transformation. The journal examines how organizations leverage digital tools to enhance marketing effectiveness and consumer engagement. - Sustainability and Ethical Marketing:
The journal emphasizes the importance of sustainability in marketing practices, exploring how brands can align their strategies with ethical considerations and consumer expectations regarding corporate social responsibility. - Strategic Brand Management:
Research on brand positioning, brand equity, and storytelling is prevalent, highlighting how brands can effectively communicate their value propositions and engage with consumers in meaningful ways. - Market Orientation and Organizational Learning:
The journal investigates the relationships between market orientation, organizational capabilities, and business performance, emphasizing the importance of learning and adaptation in dynamic market environments. - Cultural Influences on Marketing:
Studies often examine the impact of cultural factors on consumer behavior and marketing strategies, particularly in emerging markets, providing insights into how to effectively engage diverse consumer bases.
Trending and Emerging
- Data-Driven Marketing:
There is an increasing emphasis on leveraging big data and analytics to inform marketing strategies. Research explores how organizations can use data to enhance decision-making, personalization, and targeting. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
The impact of digital transformation on marketing practices is a prominent theme, with studies examining how businesses adapt to technological changes and innovate their marketing strategies in a digital-first world. - Consumer Engagement in Digital Spaces:
Research focusing on consumer engagement within online platforms, particularly through social media and influencer marketing, is on the rise. This includes examining how brands can foster deeper connections with consumers in digital environments. - Sustainable Marketing Practices:
An increasing number of studies are dedicated to understanding how brands can implement sustainable marketing practices and communicate their sustainability efforts to consumers effectively. - Crisis Management and Resilience in Marketing:
Emerging research addresses how brands navigate crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strategic marketing responses that can enhance resilience and consumer trust. - Omnichannel Marketing Strategies:
The exploration of omnichannel strategies, integrating both online and offline consumer experiences, is trending as businesses seek to provide seamless shopping experiences across different platforms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marketing Mix Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focused on traditional marketing mix elements (4Ps) as the field shifts towards more dynamic and integrated approaches, such as experiential and omnichannel marketing. - Static Brand Strategies:
Research on static brand strategies that do not adapt to changing consumer behaviors or market conditions is less frequent, indicating a move towards more flexible and responsive brand management frameworks. - Descriptive Consumer Research:
There is a decline in purely descriptive studies that do not incorporate theoretical frameworks or actionable insights, as the journal increasingly favors research that provides strategic implications for marketing practitioners. - Focus on Traditional Retailing:
As e-commerce and digital channels gain traction, papers concentrating on traditional retailing methods and their effectiveness are becoming less common, reflecting the industry's shift towards omnichannel strategies. - Generalized Consumer Demographics:
Research that broadly categorizes consumers without considering specific cultural or contextual factors is waning, as there is a growing recognition of the need for nuanced consumer insights.
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