Call for papers/Topics
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
I. Strategic Marketing & Management
- Marketing Strategy in a Dynamic Environment:
- Agile Marketing and adaptability in rapidly changing markets.
- Developing resilient marketing strategies for economic uncertainty and global crises.
- Strategic marketing for new product/service development and innovation.
- Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning in diverse markets.
- Competitive strategy and market entry strategies.
- Brand Management & Branding in the Digital Age:
- Building strong brands in a fragmented media landscape.
- Brand storytelling and narrative marketing.
- Brand equity, brand loyalty, and brand extension strategies.
- Employer branding and talent attraction.
- Personal branding for professionals and leaders.
- International & Global Marketing:
- Marketing in emerging markets and developing economies.
- Cross-cultural consumer behavior and communication.
- Global branding and standardization vs. adaptation strategies.
- Export marketing and international market entry modes.
- Geopolitical impacts on international business and marketing.
- Sales & Channel Management:
- Strategic sales force management and sales enablement.
- Omnichannel strategies and seamless customer experiences.
- Channel conflict resolution and collaboration.
- Sales technology (CRM, sales automation) and its impact.
II. Digital Marketing & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) in Marketing:
- AI for customer segmentation, personalization, and predictive analytics.
- Generative AI for content creation, copywriting, and campaign development.
- AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants, and customer service automation.
- Ethical implications of AI in marketing (bias, privacy, transparency).
- Data-Driven Marketing & Marketing Analytics:
- Big Data in marketing: collection, analysis, and actionable insights.
- Marketing attribution models and ROI measurement.
- Customer journey mapping and experience optimization through data.
- Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and its impact on marketing strategies.
- Social Media Marketing & Influencer Marketing:
- Strategies for building community and engagement on social platforms.
- Leveraging user-generated content and viral marketing.
- Measuring ROI of social media campaigns.
- Ethics of influencer marketing and disclosure.
- Content Marketing & SEO:
- Developing effective content strategies for various platforms and audiences.
- SEO best practices for organic visibility and search engine algorithms.
- Content personalization and dynamic content delivery.
- Mobile Marketing & Emerging Technologies:
- Mobile-first strategies, app marketing, and location-based services.
- Marketing with AR/VR/Metaverse technologies.
- Wearable technology and IoT in marketing.
- Voice search and audio marketing.
- E-commerce & Digital Commerce:
- Optimizing online sales funnels and conversion rates.
- Subscription models and recurring revenue strategies.
- Marketplaces and platform strategies.
- Cross-border e-commerce challenges and opportunities.
III. Consumer Behavior & Psychology
- Consumer Decision-Making in the Digital Age:
- The impact of online reviews, social proof, and digital word-of-mouth.
- Cognitive biases and heuristics in online purchasing.
- Attention economy and consumer engagement strategies.
- Psychology of Persuasion & Influence:
- Neuromarketing and understanding consumer responses.
- Behavioral economics in marketing.
- Emotional branding and connection.
- Segmentation & Psychographics:
- Understanding diverse consumer segments (e.g., Gen Z, Gen Alpha, older demographics).
- Cultural influences on consumption patterns.
- Ethical considerations in consumer profiling.
IV. Business Ethics, Sustainability & Social Responsibility
- Sustainable Marketing & Green Business:
- Marketing sustainable products and services effectively.
- Communicating corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
- Greenwashing vs. authentic sustainability efforts.
- Circular economy business models and marketing.
- Ethical Marketing & Consumer Protection:
- Addressing deceptive advertising, dark patterns, and manipulative marketing practices.
- Data privacy and consumer consent.
- Marketing to vulnerable populations.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Integrating social and environmental goals into core business strategy.
- Measuring and reporting on CSR impact.
- Stakeholder theory and engagement beyond shareholders.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Business & Marketing:
- Inclusive marketing campaigns and representation.
- Diversity in leadership and workforce.
- Addressing systemic biases in business practices.
V. Organizational Management & Strategy
- Leadership & Organizational Behavior:
- Leading in a hybrid work environment.
- Developing agile and resilient organizations.
- Employee engagement, motivation, and well-being.
- Change management and organizational transformation.
- Human Resource Management (HRM):
- Talent acquisition and retention in competitive markets.
- Performance management and employee development.
- The future of work: automation, gig economy, lifelong learning.
- HR analytics and data-driven HR.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
- Fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.
- Lean startup methodologies and agile development.
- Funding strategies for startups and scale-ups.
- Social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics:
- Building resilient and sustainable supply chains.
- Digitalization of supply chains (blockchain, IoT).
- Global logistics and risk management.
- Financial Management & Economics:
- Corporate finance strategies and investment decisions.
- Financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on business.
- Economic forecasting and market analysis.
- Risk management and corporate governance.
- Project Management & Operations:
- Agile project management methodologies.
- Process optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Quality management and continuous improvement.
VI. Emerging Trends & Interdisciplinary Approaches
- The Metaverse and Web3 in Business:
- New business models and opportunities in virtual worlds.
- NFTs, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and blockchain applications.
- Marketing and consumer behavior in immersive digital environments.
- Future of Retail & E-commerce:
- Experiential retail and phygital strategies.
- Personalized shopping experiences and AI-powered recommendations.
- Supply chain innovations for last-mile delivery.
- Cross-Sectoral Applications:
- Marketing and business strategies in healthcare, education, non-profits, tourism, sports, and entertainment.
- Public sector marketing and social marketing.