Marketing Intelligence & Planning : past, present and future
Abstract
Purpose
To reflect on the stewardship of Marketing Intelligence & Planning (MIP) over the past 25 years with special attention to the purpose and mission of the journal.
Design/methodology/approach
A viewpoint contribution from the past, present and future editors of MIP, with considerations of the journal's focus, scope and rationale.
Findings
The requirement for academic research in marketing to be relevant to the practise of marketing is just as great as it was when the journal was founded.
Originality/value
Considered advice for contributing authors – especially those at or near the beginning of their academic careers.
Keywords
Citation
Thomas, M.J., Crosier, K., Brennan, R. and Harker, M. (2008), "
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited