From June 23–25, 2025, Professor Leo Paas from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) visited the Marketing Center Münster to collaborate with members of the Chair of Marketing Management.
As businesses increasingly shift from selling products to offering integrated services and solutions—a transformation known as servitization—the question of how to adapt sales strategies accordingly has become ever more pressing. A new study co-authored by Dr.
In a world where effective negotiation is a key differentiator, our students recently participated in a highly engaging two-day workshop designed to elevate their skills and confidence in any negotiation setting. Led by Tobias Frank, Sales Director DE & AT at Engelhard Arzneimittel, the workshop provided invaluable real-world perspectives and practical strategies.
Prof. Manfred Krafft, Chair of Marketing Management (IfM) at the MCM, has recently had two papers published in leading academic journals: the prestigious Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Retailing. He has also been honoured with the Best Paper Award.
From January 29 to 31, the CustMaS team hosted a highly engaging multiplier event at Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego (Kozminski University) in Warsaw, Poland.
Bridging Theory and Practice in CRM – Guest Lecture by Dr. Max Backhaus from OBI
At the end of a successful year, we would like to highlight one final milestone. This December, three MCM scholars participated in two major conferences that allowed us to share our research and engage in productive academic exchanges.
The Chair of Marketing Management (IfM) recently had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Kenneth Husted and Professor Snejina Michailova from the University of Auckland.
As the festive season approaches, advent calendars begin to appear on the aisles of retail stores, ranging from traditional calendars filled with chocolate or sweets to luxurious calendars containing premium cosmetics or perfumes. Prof. Dr. Manfred Krafft, Chair of Marketing Management (IfM), gave Radio WAF listeners a marketing perspective on advent calendars and discussed current trends shaping the development of these products.
