ACR’s mission is to advance consumer research and facilitate the exchange of scholarly information among members of academia, industry, and government worldwide. One of the key functions of ACR is to facilitate the growth and advancement of the field of consumer research.

The theme of the ACR 2008 conference is "Port of Call." Researchers from around the world will arrive in the international trading center of San Francisco, laden with a valuable cargo of ideas for sale and trade. Our theme therefore is meant to highlight the international nature of our...

The goal of the conference is to bring together top researcher-scholars in a single-track conference that enables theoretical understanding of each area and that fosters dialogue on their potential inter-relationships and boundaries as antecedents to brand behavior, particularly as it might...

This international conference seeks to engender the advancement of knowledge about brand management amongst scholars by disseminating new research and through encouraging the evolution of new research themes. It also aims to narrow the gap between academics and practitioners by having...

Topics: - The Individual Consumer and the Buyer/Seller - Market Research Methods - Marketing/Business Functions Responsible for Delivering Value

Multiculturism continues to be a vital aspect of global marketing that affects consumers and businesses around the world. The theme of this year’s conference is, “The Dynamic Nature of Cultural Perspectives in Marketing.” This theme emphasizes the need for educators and business leaders to...

The conference goals are to further debate, stimulate new research, and contribute to theory and practice on critical issues of gender, marketing and consumer behavior. Innovative perspectives, methods and topics are encouraged. Suggested subject areas include, but are not limited to: - Gender...

The conference will begin with the Doctoral Colloquium on the 15th of June with ongoing registration and an evening reception at the Novotel. June 16th and 17th will see the paper presentations, conference luncheons, awards ceremony, dinner at the University of Sydney's 'Great Hall' and an...

Given the theme of the conference of “Portal to the Pacific – Public Policy in the International Arena”, a diversity of public policy topics of relevance to the conference include but are not limited to the following: - Competitive actions, market effects and anti-trust questions -...

The 2006 Workshop will follow a format similar to the first workshop with significant time devoted to discussion and small group interaction. The workshop will be led by distinguished researchers presenting their relevant research. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with these...