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MMA International Journal of Mobile Marketing – Canada Edition 2013

The MMA and CMA invite academics, industry professionals and students to submit articles/papers to be considered for publication in the Mobile Marketing Association’s award-winning International Journal of Mobile Marketing (IJMM)– Canada Edition. 

The MMA-IJMM represents the thinking of leading industry and academic thought-leaders. Submissions may be research based, an evaluation of current or future mobile marketing and advertising practices, theory, or a detailed case study. Perspective or commentary pieces are encouraged.

The premier IJMM Canada Edition was published in summer 2012. Articles for 2013 will represent a mix of industry and academic submissions.

Submissions will be peer reviewed by academic and industry professionals in Canada, along with members of MMA’s Academic Outreach Committee 

Publication DateArticle Submission Deadline
Summer 2013April 15, 2013

BACKGROUND

The use of the mobile channel for commerce, marketing and social integration is a growing worldwide phenomenon. In Canada, there are more than 25 million wireless subscriptions, of which nearly half are smartphones, according to Canadian Marketing Association’s report, Marketing’s Influence in Canada: In an evolving digital economy. Mobile ad spending is expected to rise rapidly in the coming years, aver­aging annual increases of 27.9% between 2012 and 2016. Leading industry brands are committing anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of their near-term marketing budgets to interactive digital media--including mobile. However, with all this attention there is still much to learn about mobile marketing. There remains a gap in our understanding of what drives consumer adoption and acceptance of mobile marketing. In order to help guide and influence academic studies and commercial use of mobile marketing, contributed papers should provide insight into the practical application or theoretical basis of mobile marketing strategies and/or tactics.

  • First published in 2006, the IJMM has a growing audience in Canada, with more than 2300 article downloads by Canadian institutions and researchers as of Q3 2012.

Sample CATEGORIES AND Topics to Consider

CAMPAIGN BEST PRACTICES/RESULTS/METHODS

  • By marketing objective
  • By technology
  • By audience
  • By results 

Closing the loop along the path to purchase

  • Define mobile path-to-purchase
    • Path-to-purchase milestones, i.e., deconstructing the funnel
  • mCommerce the Transaction vs. mCommerce the Process/Flow/Path-to-Purchase

ECOSYSTEM

  • Role of different players
  • Flow of money and profit
  • Investment landscape 

MEASUREMENT

  • Audience segmentation and analysis
  • Currency
  • Campaign metrics and ROI evaluation

NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • Location based services
  • Wearable computing (pants, Google Goggles)
  • Neuromarketing
  • Vender relationship management vs. CRM

PRIVACY

  • Big data/little data - consumer preference management
  • Apps
  • Location based services
  • Children

Small to medium-sized business (SMB)

     Enterprise B2B Mobile Marketing and Advertising

  • Rich Media buying selling and creative development
  • Using targeting (data/measurement) to create relevance, and context
  • Media buying and selling best practices

TACTICS

  • Analysis and comparison of the various delivery methods: SMS, MMS, mobile Internet, IR, IM, Bluetooth, mobile email, mobile portals, mobile TV
  • Social media and mobile
  • Use of the mobile channel for philanthropy or political uses
  • Analysis of future trends and the impact of global, environmental, cultural, and/or political activities on mobile marketing.

Feel free to contact CMA at [email protected] or the MMA directly at [email protected] to verify the appropriateness of a topic before submitting a paper.

The Submission Process

  • Considerations:  All relevant papers that further the understanding of mobile marketing will be considered for publication. Only complete submissions will be considered. Each submission will undergo blind peer reviews.
  • Originality:  Must be original, not under review by any other journal, used as a corporate white paper, or published as submitted in any public or private forum or publication.
    • Author's should submit a statement of originality, stating that the submitted article contains original unpublished work, is not being submitted for publication elsewhere, and that the author(s) has authority to publish all content, images, diagrams, and related material contained within the work (See terms and conditions below).
  • Length of Paper: Research-based submissions must be thoroughly edited, complete manuscripts (not proposals) in English, 4,000~6,000 words in length, with only necessary figures and tables. Case study and commentary submission length may vary from 1,500 – 3,000+ words.
  • Format:  Each submission must be submitted in Microsoft word, electronically, with a cover letter that includes:
      • Title page, keywords, abstract.
      • Statement of originality.
      • A complete list and contact information of all contributing authors, including names, email address and phone numbers, with one author designated as the corresponding author. Include clear attribution to any research sponsors or organization(s), as applicable.
      • An explanation of why the material is important to the Canadian field of mobile marketing, why it should be published in the IJMM Canada Edition, and a bulleted summary of the top three (3) findings.
  • Research-Based Papers Must Include: Introduction, literature review, research design and methodology, results, findings, discussion, implications for marketers, limitations and future research.
  • Use of Citations:  All submissions must include citations at the end of the paper with appropriate in-text citations. Articles provided by industry professionals may be editorial in nature; however, they may not be advertorials, interviews, or promotional pieces and should also include citations where appropriate.
      • Citations should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style for academic papers. http://www.apastyle.org
      • Figures, charts, or original graphics should be included as separate files in an open format to allow for editing or modification as needed.

HOW TO SUBMIT

  • Submitted articles with accompanying cover letter should be emailed to the MMA at [email protected]

 

Papers submitted that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted.

Authors may contact CMA at [email protected] or MMA at [email protected]

with questions and/or to inform the CMA/MMA of their intention to contribute an article by the submission deadline.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By submitting an article or other written work to the MMA you represent and warrant that: (1) the work you submit is original and that you are the sole creator of the work and have full power and authority to all ownership in the work; (2) the work you submit has not been previously published anywhere in whole, or in part; (3) the work does not, and if published will not, infringe upon any copyright, trademark or other right of any third party; and (4) the work is true and contains no matter that is defamatory. You agree to cooperate with the MMA/IJMM in its defence of any action related to the work you submit. In addition, you agree to indemnify and hold the CMA/MMA harmless from any and all claims, losses and expenses that are a result of your breach of the foregoing representations.

By submitting any work to the MMA you grant to the MMA an exclusive right to license and publish any and all work submitted in all forms of media now known, or hereafter devised, including but not limited to all print, computer, on-line, audio, video, Internet and other electronic media or publications in both the original and all foreign languages. You understand and agree that the MMA shall have the full right and authority to edit, market, and distribute any work submitted in its sole and absolute discretion.