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Digital Marketing for Sustainability

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 2320

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Keele Business School, Keele University, Newcastle ST5 5BG, UK
Interests: digital marketing; sustainable marketing; marketing analytics; business analytics; tourism marketing
Global Convergence Business, Endicott College of International Studies, Woosong University, Daejeon 34606, Republic of Korea
Interests: sustainable tourism; regenerative travel; tourism marketing
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Dear Colleagues,

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, the role of digital marketing in advancing sustainable practices has become increasingly pivotal. This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of digital marketing and sustainability, inviting researchers and practitioners to contribute their insights into how digital strategies can drive positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.

The advent of digital technologies has revolutionized the way businesses engage with consumers, presenting unparalleled opportunities to advocate for sustainable behaviors and communicate eco-friendly initiatives. This Special Issue seeks to unravel the multifaceted relationship between digital marketing and sustainability, illuminating the ways in which technology-driven strategies can amplify efforts towards a greener and more responsible future. The digital landscape offers unprecedented reach and engagement, making it an indispensable arena for catalyzing eco-conscious consumer behaviors, promoting sustainable products, and advocating for social and environmental causes.

Researchers, scholars, and practitioners from diverse disciplines are encouraged to submit original contributions that delve into various aspects of the digital sustainability nexus. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Innovative digital marketing strategies for promoting sustainable products and services.
  • Analyzing consumer perceptions and behaviors related to sustainable digital marketing campaigns.
  • Exploring the role of social media in disseminating eco-conscious messages and fostering sustainable communities.
  • Assessing the impact of influencer marketing on driving sustainable consumption patterns.
  • Leveraging data analytics and AI in crafting effective and personalized sustainability-oriented marketing approaches.

Contributions may encompass empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case analyses, and reviews that shed light on the challenges, opportunities, and future directions in digital marketing's synergy with sustainability objectives. This Special Issue aspires to provide a comprehensive understanding of how digital platforms can be harnessed as catalysts for positive change, steering societies towards more sustainable choices and behaviors.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Muddasar Ghani Khwaja
Dr. Umer Zaman
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • digital marketing
  • sustainable marketing
  • marketing analytics
  • business analytics
  • sustainable tourism marketing

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Guardians of the Green: Exploring Climate Advocacy, Data Privacy-Conscious Marketing, and Social Moral Licensing in Regenerative Tourism in Hawaii
by Umer Zaman
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10297; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310297 - 25 Nov 2024
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While environmental consciousness has gained global momentum, the influence of climate advocacy on consumer behavior within tourism has rarely been examined. The present study investigated the impact of climate advocacy on regenerative tourism intentions while examining the moderating effects of data privacy-conscious marketing [...] Read more.
While environmental consciousness has gained global momentum, the influence of climate advocacy on consumer behavior within tourism has rarely been examined. The present study investigated the impact of climate advocacy on regenerative tourism intentions while examining the moderating effects of data privacy-conscious marketing and social moral licensing. Drawing on theoretical frameworks focusing on social psychology and digital marketing ethics, the present study employed a survey-based quantitative approach to collect online data from environmentally conscious tourists in Hawaii (N = 526). The findings highlighted that the positive impact of climate advocacy on regenerative tourism intention is significantly reinforced by data privacy-conscious marketing and social moral licensing. The present study extends theoretical implications by underscoring the integration of behavior change theories in understanding consumer decision-making processes in regenerative tourism. Importantly, the practical implications of this study advocate for ethical digital marketing strategies and climate advocacy initiatives to support regenerative tourism practices. Hence, the present study offers ground-breaking evidence on the nuanced interplay between climate advocacy, privacy-conscious marketing, social moral licensing, and regenerative tourism intention. These strategic insights can aid tourism marketers and destination managers in fostering a more environmentally responsible tourism industry amidst global environmental challenges. Full article
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