Marketing Education MEA is the premiere international organization for faculty development of the marketing professoriate.
The organization’s mission is to provide worldwide leadership in promoting the development and sharing of scholarship that enhances marketing education and advances marketing knowledge and practice. The MEA was originally incorporated as the Western Marketing Educators' Association, a nonprofit organization under Section 501 (c)(3) on April 28, 1978 by the Internal Revenue Service and on August 15
05/29/2026
📣 We launched our MEA LinkedIn business page, give it a follow and share if you are inclined 👉
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05/26/2026
Our next board member highlight features Dr. Sarah Rand, Professor in the Department of Business Administration at St. Catherine University. Sarah’s focus is Marketing Research, and she brings a strong background in the field along with a clear passion for how marketing is taught and studied. We’re excited to have her serving as a first-year board member.
Outside of work, Sarah loves to travel and is a regular at hot yoga.
Congratulations on becoming Central Region Director of MEA!
05/21/2026
Our next board member highlight features Dr. John Franklin, Assistant Professor at St. Catherine University. John spent 30 years working in marketing before moving into the classroom, and that experience shapes how he teaches every day. His focus areas include AI and Digital Marketing Analytics, and we’re excited to have him serving as a first-year board member.
Fun fact: he’s currently re-learning Japanese ahead of an upcoming university program trip.
Congratulations on becoming Central Region Director of MEA!
05/18/2026
Our next board member highlight features Dr. Michael Pettiette, Member at Large of MEA and Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown.
Michael brings a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, having spent his career as an ad agency CEO and VP at CBS before transitioning into higher education. His areas of focus include Generative Engine Optimization, Marketing Education, and Marketing Org.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys collecting watches, gardening, and great television.
Stay tuned for more Meet the Board highlights!
05/14/2026
Next up in our board member highlights: David Ackerman, Professor of Marketing at California State University, Northridge and a longstanding member of the MEA Executive Board.
David has been part of the MEA community for more than 10 years, with a focus on Consumer Behavior and International Marketing. His commitment to advancing marketing education has been a constant throughout his board service.
When he’s not in the classroom, you’ll likely find him behind a camera.
Stay tuned for more Meet the Board highlights!
05/08/2026
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Erica Garcia-Thomas of Indiana Wesleyan University will serve as our 2026–2027 Vice President for MEA.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Garcia-Thomas! 👏
We are excited for the experience, vision, and leadership she will bring as we continue to grow and strengthen our MEA community.
📣 If you are on LinkedIn, give MEA’s group page a ‘join’ and engage in the conversation 👉
04/22/2026
Mark your calendars, MEA—our next stop is Music City. 🎶
MEA presents: **The Next Verse: Composing the Future of Marketing Education** in Nashville, TN, April 7–10, 2027.
We’ll gather in the heart of downtown at the Margaritaville Hotel—“Distinctly Margaritaville, Decisively Nashville”—just steps from the Country Music Hall of Fame, live music, great food, and the energy of SoBro.
Inspired by Nashville’s legendary storytelling and creative spirit, this conference will spotlight bold ideas, innovative teaching, and the evolving rhythm of marketing practice.
Save the date and get ready to write the next verse of our discipline together in Nashville. 🌟
04/20/2026
San Diego MEA magic is in the books! 🌊☀️
Huge thank you to our sponsors: Stukent, Novela, Interpretive Simulations, and Hubro Simulations - A Sage resource
Congrats to Lars Perner Marketing Educator of the Year!
Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Dr. George Belch
A massive thank you to our speakers, volunteers, and YOU— Here's to carrying this momentum forward! 🚀
Photo dump from an unforgettable conference 👇🏼
