RETAIL NXT, held in Bad Vilbel near Frankfurt, has evolved from a bold endeavor in 2023 into the central get-together for retail technology experts in the heart of Europe. The event, which took place from September 30 to October 1, has become a must-attend conference for the industry's thought leaders, with over 1,000 participants.
RETAIL NXT 2025: Prof. Manfred Krafft Discusses the Future of Retail
Apply for the Circle of Excellence in Marketing until October 27!
The current application round for the student support program "Circle of Excellence in Marketing" ends on October 27, 2025.
The CEM is a 1-year talent program for outstanding marketing students from the University of Münster, the University of Cologne, and the FU Berlin. It is specifically designed to prepare students for interesting management tasks in internationally operating companies. Participants of the CEM program take part in various workshops offered by partner companies, among other activities.
MCM Professor Thorsten Hennig-Thurau among Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars Worldwide
MCM Professor Thorsten Hennig-Thurau is once again included in the 2025 Stanford-Elsevier Ranking of the world’s Top 2% most-cited scholars, published by PLOS.
SALTY Conference 2025 in Vienna
In keeping with its annual tradition, the academic family “SALTY,” established by Professor Sönke Albers (KLU), convened to explore the latest frontiers in marketing.
The Latest MCM-News Issue is Out Now!
As the summer semester 2025 comes to a close, the Marketing Center is pleased to present the latest issue of the MCM News!
In this issue, we share updates on current developments in research and teaching and draw your attention to an exciting Marketing Alumni Münster event on November 14.
The Soundtrack to Success: Prof. Manfred Krafft on How Music Influences Consumer Behavior
It's a question retailers and restaurateurs have long pondered: does background music truly impact the bottom line? A recent study by GEMA, the German music rights organization, provides a clear and resounding answer: it absolutely does. In a recent interview with Radio RST, Prof. Manfred Krafft commented on these findings, noting they are a welcome confirmation of long-established principles in consumer psychology.
Fresh Impulses for Research: The IfM Doctoral Colloquium in Rothenberge
From August 4 to 6, 2025, the IfM (Chair of Marketing Management) team spent three days at an off-site seminar at Landhaus Rothenberge to intensively discuss current research projects. The focus was on project presentations by each team member, which impressively showcased the thematic diversity at the institute. The critical and constructive discussions provided all participants with valuable input for their future work.
MCM Prof. Hohenberg: New Associate Editor of the Journal of Marketing Research
We are proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hohenberg is one of the new associate editors of the renowned Journal of Marketing Research (JMR) published by the American Marketing Association. You can find more information in the full article published by the Faculty of Business & Economics at the University of Münster here.