Welcome to AMA DocSIG


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.

Scroll down to take a look at our latest announcements, webinars, reports and much more!


Hot Off the Press: DocSIG Fall 2024 Newsletter!

Discover the latest updates from the worldโ€™s largest marketing PhD community! Highlights include: ๐Ÿ“Œ Recap of our unforgettable Summer AMA 2024 events. ๐Ÿ“Œ A sneak peek at the exciting Winter AMA 2025 lineup. ๐Ÿ“Œ Insights from our Fall 2024 Member Engagement Survey. ๐Ÿ“Œ Job Market Insights from our 23-24 Who Went Where Survey. ๐Ÿ“Œ Opportunities to nominate for awards and grants. Dive into scholarly spotlights, Marketing PhD webinar resources, and upcoming events designed to empower your doctoral journey. Thanks to our officer team, our mentors, and our @American Marketing Association team for making this academic year a milestone of collaboration, growth, and success! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ’ป Check it out here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZ1ZiQzIwMlXcSDF9Iru7PV_0NemLWkV/view?usp=sharing


SUMMER AMA DEADLINE in JANUARY

With the holidays approaching fast and many academics taking well-deserved breaks, itโ€™s time to start preparing your submissions for the 2025 AMA Summer Academic Conference, happening August 22-24 in Chicago, IL. The submission deadline is January 22, 2025โ€”right around the corner! Wondering why you should present your research at AMA? Hereโ€™s why: โœจ Receive feedback to enhance your work for future publication. โœจ Gain exposure and spark new collaborations by sharing your research with a broader audience. โœจ Build your network โ€“ the connections you make could pave the way for new professional opportunities. This year’s theme, Data Revolution: Empowering Humanity, invites us to explore how marketing can drive positive change. It’s a perfect setting to showcase research that spans disciplines and transforms data into human-centered insights. So, doctoral students, seize the moment and be mindful of the deadline. Get your research in front of conference co-chairs Colleen Harmeling (Florida State University), Tonya Bradford (University of California, Irvine), and Adithya B Pattabhiramaiah (Georgia Tech University) โ€“ submit today!

๐Ÿ“„ Visit the 2025 Call for Papers page for details on tracks, co-chairs, and submission info: https://www.ama.org/2025-ama-summer-academic-conference-call-for-papers .

Letโ€™s make the most of the holiday prep season and get ready to present in Chicago!


Invitation to participate in the 12th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium 2025

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon in collaboration with AIM-AMA, and Sheth Foundation is hosting the prestigious 12th Doctoral Consortium, at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, (Delhi) India from July 15 to July 17, 2025. The Doctoral Consortium will be co-chaired by Professor Venky Shankar, Professor of Marketing & Academic Director, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University and Professor Arvind Sahay, Professor of Marketing and International Business & Director, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon under the mentorship of Professor Jagdish Sheth, Professor of Business, Goizueta Business School, and Emory University. We are honored to extend our official invitation to you to join us as a Participant in the Doctoral Consortium. This Consortium presents a distinguished platform for Doctoral Academicians and early-career faculty members to interact with and gain insights from leading global scholars in the field of Marketing. It offers valuable opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and scholarly exchange. The Doctoral Consortium aims to encourage participation from doctoral scholars enrolled in various Management disciplines at Universities and Institutions, providing an opportunity to present their research ideas/doctoral work/research proposals/doctoral thesis.
All submissions for Doctoral Consortium should address different aspects of established Marketing/Management/Social science concepts. The submission should not exceed 2,500 words or 4 pages. The Consortium will offer participants the chance to engage with and receive feedback from senior academics. They will also get to meet editors and members of editorial boards of prominent journals and receive guidance to develop their research. About the Consortium AIM-AMA-Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium has been taking place each year for the last eleven years with the overarching goal of being more inclusive in disseminating knowledge and mentorship to doctoral students and young faculty worldwide. The Doctoral Consortium is an integral part of the AMA-Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium, designed for PhD students and early-career academicians. This event provides a unique opportunity for participants to present their research ideas, receive feedback from experienced scholars, and engage in discussions that refine their academic pursuits. The consortium aims to facilitate networking among emerging researchers and established academics. This prestigious event also includes workshops led by renowned scholars, offering deep insights into a variety of topics. The Consortium is designed to bring together exceptional doctoral students, early-career faculty, and scholars from esteemed business schools worldwide, offering an invaluable opportunity for direct interaction with global leaders in the field of management, particularly marketing. In addition to the networking and learning opportunities, there is also the potential for publishing research, as we have arranged publications avenues in reputed journals and an edited book.

Deadline for Proposal Submission is 28th February, 2025 For details about the Registration, Payment, Submission Link, Submission Guidelines, Key dates and other important information about Doctoral Consortium and International Marketing Conference, please visit the website: https://www.mdi.ac.in/events/12th-aim-ama-sheth-foundation-doctoral-consortium-and-international-marketing-conference-2025


๐Ÿ“ข Call for Proposals: 2025 AMA Sales SIG/USCA Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Competition ๐Ÿ“ข

Attention doctoral students! Our friends at the AMA Sales SIG, in collaboration with the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), are excited to announce the 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Competition. This annual competition celebrates the best dissertation proposals in selling and sales management, offering an excellent opportunity for PhD and DBA students to showcase their research.

๐Ÿ† Awards Two winning proposals will each receive a $1,000 award, sponsored by the USCA, a global consortium dedicated to advancing the sales profession. Award recipients may also be invited to present their research to USCA members.

๐Ÿ“… Key Dates
Proposal Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
Winners Announced: January 15, 2025
Awards Presented: 2025 AMA Winter Academic Conference in Phoenix, Arizona

๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility To participate, candidates must be:
Enrolled in an AACSB-accredited business or marketing PhD/DBA program.
Have an approved dissertation proposal by November 1, 2024.
Anticipating dissertation completion after December 31, 2024.
Proposals that have not previously won an AMA Sales SIG award.

๐Ÿ“ง Submission Details Send your proposal (up to 5 double-spaced pages) and a separate cover document to Dr. Eric Swan at eric_swan@baylor.edu with the subject line โ€œSales SIG Dissertation Proposal Competition.โ€

For complete details and evaluation criteria, check out the attached Call for Dissertation Proposals. Best of luck to all applicants! ๐ŸŽ“


Call for Submissions: 2025 Organizational Frontlines Research Symposium

Our friends from the Organizational Frontlines SIG are thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Young Scholar Research (YSR) Competition at the 2025 OFR Symposium, taking place February 13-14, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ, just before the 2025 AMA Winter Educatorsโ€™ Conference.

Symposium Co-Chairs: Colleen Harmeling and Johannes Habel

The Organizational Frontlines (OF) Interest Group explores interactions at the point of contact between organizations and customers, focusing on how these moments create value. This area spans multiple disciplines, including consumer behavior, organizational behavior, retail, sales, service, and strategy. Submissions from all fields are welcome if they address organizational frontlines topics.

Why Submit?
– Awards and Prizes: Multiple winners will receive cash prizes (typically $1,000 each) and recognition from the OF community.
– Exclusive Recognition: Finalists will be honored during a special ceremony with prominent OF scholars on February 14, 2025.

For more details, please refer to the call for submissions attached. This is an excellent opportunity for doctoral students to showcase their work, gain visibility, and connect with leaders in the field. Donโ€™t miss out!


DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM | SYDNEY, MAY 2025

The Global Marketing SIG invites PhD researchers at any stage of their journey (as well as interested Post-Docs) to join them at the next Doctoral Consortium at UNSW in Sydney on May 23, 2025! The Doctoral Consortium, organized by the American Marketing Association’s Global Marketing Special Interest Group (GMSIG), brings together young researchers from various institutions and leading scholars in the global marketing community.
The 1-Day event features (1) talks and panel discussions that provide valuable career advice and (2) a mentoring session that offers PhD researchers the possibility to receive feedback on their projects (or full manuscripts) from seasoned scholars. Annie Cui, Katharina Zeugner-Roth, Timo Mandler, and Fabian Bartsch look forward to receiving your application by December 15.
What you should know: The AMA GMSIG offers quite generous stipends to support your participation! Just make sure to indicate your need for a stipend in your cover letter.
More information on the format, location, application procedures, etc., can be found in the official Call for Papers attached, or at www.amaglobalsig.org.
American Marketing Association | Journal of International Marketing | The European Marketing Academy (EMAC) | Academy of Marketing Science | ANZMAC


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.


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


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.


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