Brand Loyalty or Belief Loyalty: Consumer Ideologies in the Land of Loyalty Legends

Join us in Orlando, November 4–7, for the SMA Conference, where one of the world’s most iconic brand destinations — home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — sets the stage for exploring the power of loyalty. As consumers face endless choices and increasingly strong personal beliefs, brands must navigate the complex intersection of brand loyalty and ideological loyalty. This year’s theme invites researchers to examine how these forces shape consumer behavior, strategy, and long-term relationships, while welcoming innovative work across all areas of marketing. Engage in meaningful scholarship by day and enjoy Orlando’s dining, entertainment, and energy by night for a conference experience that’s both intellectually stimulating and memorable.

2026 SMA Call For Papers

The submission window for SMA 2026 has now closed.
For questions regarding submissions please contact the Program Chair, Sarah Lefebvre, sLefebvre2012@fau.edu.


Journal Special Issue Associated With SMA

Marketing Education Review

Advancing Excellence in Professional Selling and Sales Management Education

This special issue of Marketing Education Review seeks to consolidate and advance our collective knowledge of how to best educate and train the sales professionals and leaders of today and tomorrow. We invite empirical, conceptual, and methodological contributions from across the entire landscape of professional selling and sales management education. The goal is to create a comprehensive special issue that addresses foundational questions, 
explores contemporary challenges, and provides actionable insights for educators, administrators, and training professionals dedicated to 
advancing excellence in the field.

MER Special Issue CFP


   

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2026 SMA Call For Papers
The submission window for SMA 2026 has now closed.
For questions regarding submissions please contact the Program Chair, Sarah Lefebvre, sLefebvre2012@fau.edu.
https://sma2026orlando.dryfta.com/
1900 E. Buena vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 SMA 2026 slefebvre@murraystate.edu