Welcome to AMA DocSIG


๐Ÿšจ Calling all DocSIG Members and Followers! ๐Ÿšจ

We want to hear from YOU! ๐ŸŽค

Our DocSIG Members’ Engagement Survey is now live, and we’re looking to learn more about how we can better serve your needs and expectations. Your feedback will help us shape future initiatives, so your input is truly invaluable! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ“ Survey Details: – Takes no more than 5 minutes โฐ – Anonymous responses – Enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 lifetime subscriptions to Rize.io, an AI productivity coach that boosts focus and builds better work habits! ๐ŸŽ‰

This survey will run until October 15, so donโ€™t miss your chance to share your voice and contribute to the DocSIG community’s future!

๐Ÿ’ก Take the survey now and let us know how we can better support you: https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GpFRNYwW5GkilE

Thank you for your time and insights! ๐Ÿ™


2024 Who Went Where Report

2024 Who-Went-Where Survey Results Are Here!
For the past 22 years, AMA DocSIG has been committed to providing valuable insights into the academic job market for doctoral students. Our annual surveys are crucial tools that not only aid tenure letter writers but also promote transparency, helping to break down systemic barriers for marginalized groups in the job market.
The 2023-24 report, reflecting the decentralized Post-Covid market, offers some variations from previous years, providing a comprehensive view of the evolving academic landscape.
This yearโ€™s survey was conducted in two parts:
1. Part 1: Collected basic information such as candidate names and institutions.
2. Part 2: Anonymously gathered data on job market experiences, teaching, publications, and salary details. We reached out to participants through AMA DocSIG, ELMAR listservs, and social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.
If your institution wasnโ€™t contacted, please help us by providing your marketing department’s doctoral program coordinatorโ€™s contact information at docsig.ama@gmail.com.
Special thanks to Reza Pedarpour and Gang Yi from Kent State University for designing and administering the survey, and to our dedicated volunteer review team for their ongoing efforts to enhance the Who Went Where (WWW) survey and report.
Congratulations to all the new Assistant Professors starting their roles in Fall 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰
To access previous reports, click here.
This report was published under the leadership of our immediate past president, Brittany Beck.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us directly at docsig.ama@gmail.com.


DocSIG Webinar Series

๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐-๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ก๐ƒ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ!
Are you ready to conquer the challenges of your PhD journey? Whether you’re navigating coursework, building strong advisor relationships, or balancing academic and personal life, we’ve got you covered! Join us for an insightful webinar designed to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed in your early doctoral years.
Date: September 20
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 PM CST
Location: ZOOM
Speaker: Dr. Shrihari (Hari) Sridhar, Senior Associate Dean at Mays Business School – Texas A&M University and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Marketing. Dr. Sridhar will share his wealth of experience and offer practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of your PhD journey with confidence and clarity. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the leading minds in marketing research and strategy. Don’t miss outโ€”secure your spot now! If you have junior PhD students in your department, please share this opportunity with them.
About the speaker: Dr. Shrihari (Hari) Sridhar is a renowned scholar and educator, holding the Joe Foster โ€™56 Chair in Business Leadership at Mays Business School. His research has made a significant impact on marketing strategy across various industries, and his work is widely published and recognized. This webinar is proudly hosted by AMA DocSIG and is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the global community of marketing PhD students. We look forward to seeing you there!
๐‘๐’๐•๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: https://lnkd.in/euwznkq3

Curious about our webinar series?
Reach out to our chair Julia van de Sandt and the organizing team for Special Projects & Partnerships, Xiaoying Feng and Amir Alisha Syed.


2024 Summer AMA Academic Conference

For a complete list of conference events, click here! For DocSIG events, click here or use the tab in the menu at the top of the page.


Are You Ready for the Job Market?


The American Marketing Association supports you with their newly published Transitions Guide: ๐˜•๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜‹๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ.

Find short relevant articles written by esteemed faculty:
1. “Framing the Job Market and the Job Market Process” by Karen Winterich and Maura L. Scott
2. “CVs, Packets, and Positioning” by Son Lam and Clay Voorhees
3. “What to Consider When Crafting the DEI Statement” by Samantha Cross
4. “Preparing for an Online (Video) Interview” by Denish Shah
5. “Interview Presentations” by Andrea Dixon, Ph.D.
6. “Campus Interviews and Job Talks” by Conor Henderson and Joshua Beck
7. “Job Considerations, Negotiating Offers, and Making a Decision” by Ginger Killian, PhD and Kristy McManus
8. “Last Year as a PhD Student” by Jessica Rixom and Jim Salas
9. “Preparing for Success as a New Assistant Professor” by Mark Houston (TCU) and Cait Lamberton
10. โ€œWaiting to Exhaleโ€ by Ron hill

Thanks to all faculty for passing on their knowledge in this guide. We appreciate your unwavering support.
Also, many thanks to Matt Weingarden and Marilyn Stone who are DocSIGs strongest advocates in the AMA and publish this report.

Doctoral students, whether you are currently navigating the job market or preparing for it in the upcoming year, we wish you the best of luck and hope this guide proves helpful to you.

Link to report: https://lnkd.in/gD9QmVik


AMA Academic Council Survey

AMA Academic Council is requesting participation in a survey to assess conference travel, inclusivity, and engagement. You do NOT need to be an AMA member to respond โ€“ we want to hear from everyone, regardless of their AMA membership.

Take the survey here!

The AMA Academic Council is a 12-member council that represents the diversity of scholarly interests in managerial, behavioral, modeling, and public policy perspectives with attention to strategic marketing implications. The AMA strives to be the most relevant force and voice shaping marketing around the world; an essential community for marketers. 

In support of that mission, the AMA Academic Council advocates for the AMA academic membership and provides stewardship of Academic Special Interest Groups (SIGs), events, and related initiatives. Currently, the council is chaired by Prof. Dr. Karen Winterich

Please forward this email to your mentors, coauthors, and friends in marketing academia as well as colleagues and doctoral students at your institution or even to smaller group listservs you may be on if it has not yet been shared. The Academic Council is hoping to get responses from as many people in the field as possible. 

As a thank you, two people who choose to enter their name in a separate link at the end will be randomly selected to receive free registration to an AMA conference in the coming year.

Full survey link: https://tuck.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QUVViyUHWhnPzU


Sparring with your Research Question Before You Go Into the Ring: A Key Milestone in the Journey from Research to Publication

Presentation for the DocSig AMA Academic Winter Meetings 2022, Las Vegas by Dr. Linda L. Price. Click here to read more.


Top 10 Journals in Marketing: Beyond the Financial Times Big 6 

Beyond theses six journals (i.e., JCR, JCP, JM, JMR, JAMS, & MS), what do you think are the next top 10 journals for young scholars to target their research?  This question was answered by 104 expert reviewers in the field of marketing. Click here to find out who made the list!


Building a Strong Publication Record

What does it take to build a strong publication record over the years? The top-ranking scholars talk about their productivity and consistent presence in the Most Published lists. Read their insights here.


AMA DocSIG is the American Marketing Association’s special interest group for marketing doctoral students.

We provide opportunities in which marketing PhD students develop professional skills in the areas of research, writing, teaching, presenting, reviewing, and other areas that aid in job placement and career development.

Check back soon for updates! And don’t forget to check out our social media accounts!