The American Marketing Association is seeking nominations and applications for the Editor in Chief designate of Journal of Interactive Marketing (JNM). JNM is dedicated to advancing interactive marketing research, which includes both online and offline topics related to the analysis, targeting, and service of individual customers..
The Editor in Chief (EIC) will serve a three-year term resulting in the publication of the 2028–2031 calendar-year volumes of the journal. The EIC designate will begin review of new manuscripts beginning on or about April 15, 2027. The EIC leads a diverse editorial team to guide the journal.
Qualifications and major criteria for evaluating candidates are the following:
- Recognized authority in the area of interactive marketing
- Evidence of commitment and a vision to further enhance the stature of JNM
- Evidence of outstanding reviewing service at JNM and/or similar journals
- Evidence of managerial ability
- Commitment to the values, policies, and guidelines of the American Marketing Association
- Commitment by the potential EIC’s employer for resource support
Further information about JNM may be obtained at https://www.ama.org/jnm.
Nominations, including self-nominations, should be submitted in a letter of no more than two pages, plus a CV of the nominee, by November 23, 2026, to AMA Publications VP Michael Brady at mbrady@wertheim.fsu.edu with a copy to Marilyn Stone at mstone@ama.org. There is no need to provide the names of any potential editorial team members during this initial phase of the nomination process. Ideally, the willingness of a nominee to serve will be determined prior to submission of a letter of nomination.
The Selection Committee will contact all nominated EIC candidates to ascertain their interest in being considered for the position. Following a review of the credentials of the interested EIC nominees, the committee will invite three or four EIC finalists to submit a more detailed final-round proposal.
Under current AMA policy, the Selection Committee consists of AMA’s Vice President for Publications (Chair), a past editor of JNM, a representative of AMA’s Academic Council, a representative of the Technology Marketing SIG, two at-large members, and a member of AMA’s professional publications staff.
Questions related to the nomination and search process should be directed to:
Michael Brady (mbrady@wertheim.fsu.edu)
AMA VP of Publications
or
Marilyn Stone (mstone@ama.org)
Director, Academic Communities & Journals