Journal of Brand Management
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Aims & Scope
The Journal publishes original and insightful peer-reviewed articles as well as industry-based case studies, plus invited expert commentaries and editorials which rigorously consider:models and theories effectively used in brand management research and practicehow the world's leading companies are managing their brandsthe latest thinking, techniques and initiatives used by agencies and consultantscurrent case studies which explore leading organisations' practical experiences, the problems faced and the lessons learnedapplied research from leading business schools, research institutes and universitiesIf after reading the aims and scope you consider your article potentially relevant you may submit your work for consideration as per the normal process. The Journal Editors do not ordinarily discuss potential suitability of articles prior to submission. The Journal also regularly publishes themed special issues and is essential reading for brand strategists in both private and public sector organisations, and academics in universities and business schools - including:Professors and LecturersMaster, MBA and PhD studentsBrand ResearchersMarketing and Branding ConsultantsHeads of Branding, Brand Directors and ManagersMarketing DirectorsBusiness Development ManagersHeads of Corporate CommunicationsCEOs and Managing DirectorsAgency DirectorsPlanning Directors and Strategic PlannersIP Lawyers and Patent Attorneys Topics covered include, but are not limited to:Online or Digital BrandingBrand Metrics and/or AnalyticsLuxury BrandingBrand Ethics and/or Corporate Social ResponsibilityBrand and Finance Brand Reputation, Identity and ImageBrand Relationship, Loyalty or LoveBranding and TechnologyBranding, Innovation and/or R&DBrand Valuation Integrated Brand CommunicationBrand ManagementBrand EquityBrand Community (Online)Product BrandingService BrandingBusiness-to-Business BrandingRetail BrandingPrivate Label Branding Brand Heritage and History Qualitative and Quantitative Brand ResearchBrand Architecture and PortfoliosBrand Alliances and MergersCorporate Brand ManagementBrand ExperienceBrand CrisesBrand CounterfeitsBrand and LawBrand Extension and Brand Growth Brand Credibility and TrustOpen Brand ManagementBrand Elements (Logo, Naming, Packaging, etc.)Branding for Profit and Non-Profit OrganisationsBrand Co-creation Brand Research Methods
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BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Brand Management (ISSN: 1350-231X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Management, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. in (Adsbygoogle = Window.Adsbygoogle || []).Push({});. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.725 (Q1), an H-index of 81.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 23 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,488 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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