European Marketing Academy
International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM)
The official journal of the European Marketing Academy and a leading international, double-blind peer-reviewed journal for marketing academics and practitioners.
Official Journal of the European Marketing Academy
International Journal of Research in Marketing is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed journal for marketing academics and practitioners.
IJRM aims to contribute to the marketing discipline by providing high-quality, original research that advances marketing knowledge and techniques.
At the forefront of marketing research
IJRM welcomes innovative research with the potential to spur future research and influence practice. The journal embraces contributions across marketing topics and methods, with particular interest in work that is novel, visionary or pathbreaking.
High-quality research
IJRM publishes original research that advances marketing knowledge and techniques with strong conceptual and methodological rigor.
Wide audience
The journal addresses marketing scholars, practitioners, marketing research and consulting professionals, and policymakers.
Clear contribution
All submissions should be interesting, relevant to marketing, rigorous and written in a clear, concise and logical manner.
Scope and positioning
As marketers increasingly draw on diverse and sophisticated methods, IJRM welcomes contributions in various aspects of marketing and from different disciplinary approaches.
The editors especially encourage research that opens new directions, provides timely ideas, and contributes meaningfully to the development of marketing thought.
Submission expectations
Replications and minor methodological or theoretical improvements will generally not be publishable in IJRM unless they make a substantial and meaningful contribution.
For non-native English speakers, the use of a copy editor is strongly encouraged.
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM)
The International Journal of Research in Marketing is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for a three-year term beginning in Summer 2027.
IJRM is widely considered the world’s top non-US-based marketing journal and is the flagship journal of the European Marketing Academy. Published by Elsevier, IJRM is open to all marketing topics and all research methods and is rated as a top-tier publication at most schools.
Nominations of Editor-in-Chief candidates and self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations deadline: Please send nominations to Michael Haenlein at haenlein@escp.eu.
July 31, 2026Nomination process
The selected Editor-in-Chief will be free to appoint a small team of co-editors. It is not necessary for a nominator, or an Editor-in-Chief candidate in the case of a self-nomination, to propose co-editors at the time of nomination.
All Editor-in-Chief candidates nominated by others will be contacted to verify their interest. Nominations need to include only the name of a prospective Editor-in-Chief. Additional information will be required later in the process.
Candidates chosen for further consideration will be asked to provide more detailed information, including names of potential co-editors, a brief rationale for their selection and a vision for the Journal. The new Editor-in-Chief is expected to be selected by Fall 2026.
Selection committee
The new Editor-in-Chief will be selected by a committee established under the EMAC Statutes. The committee comprises:
- Michael Haenlein, EMAC VP Publications
- Alina Sorescu, prior editor or co-editor of IJRM
- Morana Fudurić, current Vice President of EMAC
- Ajay Kohli, EMAC academic at large
Selection criteria
- A strong record of publication in top marketing journals
- Significant editorial experience as an Editor, Co-Editor or Associate Editor
- Editorial experience with IJRM
- History of participation in EMAC and its conferences
- High international visibility in the academic marketing community
- Evidence of ability to lead and manage teams
- Senior standing in academia
- Expected support from the candidate’s institution