Benefits of becoming a member
Event participation
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EMAC Spring and Fall Conferences
- Meet top researchers, journal editors, and colleagues in person.
- Central event for presenting research and networking.
- Heads of Marketing Forum
- A platform for Marketing Department Heads to share experiences and discuss themes.
- Organized annually at the EMAC Spring Conference.
- Partner and specialized conferences
- Participate in partner and specialized conferences such as the Global Marketing Conference (GMC), BMM-EMAC Biennial International Conference on Business Market Management etc.
Publications
- Indexed Conference Proceedings: All EMAC conference proceedings are submitted for indexing in Web of Science.
- EMAC Insights Book Series (Springer Nature): Publishes best papers from EMAC conferences, practitioner-oriented books, and textbooks.
- International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM): Building on a great tradition of global marketing scholarship, IJRM, EMAC flagship journal, aims to contribute substantially to the field of marketing research by providing a high-quality medium for the dissemination of new marketing knowledge and methods.
Professional Development
- EMAC Doctoral Colloquium
- Provides a unique opportunity for doctoral students to receive feedback on their dissertation research.
- Participants engage in discussions with other doctoral students and top academics in the field.
- EMAC Early-Researcher Symposium
- A one-day standalone event prior to the EMAC Spring Conference.
- Brings together early-career researchers (PhDs, Postdocs, Junior Faculty) to address challenges in building an academic career.
- EMAC Junior Faculty Visiting Program
- Designed to help junior faculty spend time at a research-intensive institution to enhance their research.
- Funding: 12,500 EUR for a semester or 4,000 EUR for a one-month stay.
- Access to the EMAC Job Market
- Participate in a Job Market (AMA) workshop during the EMAC Spring Conference.
- Access open job calls and apply directly through the EMAC website.
Awards
- EMAC–Enginius Doctoral Competition: Best doctoral thesis award in marketing.
- EMAC Best Paper Based on Doctoral Dissertation: Awarded at the EMAC Spring Conference
- Susan P. Douglas Award: Best conference paper on international marketing.
- EMAC–Sheth Foundation Sustainability Research Competition: Designed to encourage rigorous research on sustainability with a clear marketing focus and addressing issues of importance to at least one set of marketing stakeholders
- EMAC Distinguished Marketing Scholar Award: The highest honor for a marketing educator with extensive EMAC contributions.
- IJRM Best Paper Award: Given annually to paper(s) published in IJRM in the year preceding the year the award is being presented.
- IJRM-EMAC Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp Award for Long-Term Impact: Given annually to papers published in IJRM in recognition of their exceptional contributions to academic marketing research by demonstrating long-term impact
Networking
- Becoming a member connects you to over 1,000 marketing scholars across 50 world countries through our extensive network of members, special interest groups, and events.
- EMAC Climber Community
- A community for early-stage researchers to connect, share insights, and collaborate in research groups.
- Offers online and offline events, including a central event during the EMAC conferences.
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Unlimited access to 10+ Special Interest Groups (SIGs) smaller sub-communities where you can build meaningful relationships with fellow researchers who share your specialized interests.
- SIGs host free online and offline events throughout the year, providing state-of-the-art research discussions.
- Discount on AMA Membership: 20% discount for EMAC members (outside Canada and the US) allows to exapnd your network even further.
Webinars
- EMAC SIG Events: Regular webinars and panel discussions on specialized marketing topics.
- EMAC Climber Community Online Events: Virtual events and webinars to share insights and connect with peers.
Subscriptions
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IJRM Subscription
- Full access to the International Journal of Research in Marketing (online and/or print editions, 4 editions per year).
- EMAC Newsletters
- Stay informed about the latest EMAC news, updates, and opportunities.
- EMAC Little Nuggets of Academic Wisdom Video Series
- Short, insightful videos offering practical tips and advice for academic researchers
How to become an EMAC member?
1. Attend an EMAC Conference
By attending one of the two main EMAC events - the Spring or the Fall conference - you automatically become an EMAC Member for the next year. The EMAC membership fee is included in the conference fee.
2. Pay the Membership fee directly at any time
2025 EMAC membership fee (including a subscription to IJRM): 125 € (VAT included). To become a member directly, please log in to https://eiasm.my.site.com/ and follow the procedure.
For any questions/issue regarding your EMAC membership, please contact Marion Hebbelynck
