Join Cristel Russell, Ph.D., and Anne Hamby, Ph.D., as they discuss some of the fascinating research featured in the JACR issue on Body Building—specifically, research that explores consumption and the body in a variety of ways! Have a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/2Xb…

Welcome to ACR 2026! 🥳 Colleagues, co-authors, old friends, & new friends have arrived in Chicago for what will surely be another memorable ACR! Stayed tuned to our socials for posts throughout the week, & be sure to share your memorable experiences on our socials! #acr2026

Attending ACR 2026: Chicago? Share your experiences using our conference hashtag: #ACR2026

Hey, ACR 2026 attendees! Join our very own Alicia Johnson for a 3- to 5-mile run along Lake Michigan (or just join to walk to the lake) Friday, Sept 25 at 6:30am. Meet in the Palmer House lobby at 6:30am - the group should be back by 7:30am.

The countdown to ACR 2026: Chicago continues… No need to be stressed, as we have *several* yoga sessions planned with our very own Cristel Russell! Grab a towel or pack your yoga mat & join us Fri, Sept 25 & Sat, Sept 26 from 6:45-7:45 or 17:45-18:45 in the Cresthill Room. 🪷

The countdown to ACR 2026: Chicago continues… Wanna see behavioral science in action? Just steps from the hotel, Mindworks is a one-of-a-kind behavioral center that also serves as a data collection hub for folks living in and visiting Chicago! Register: events.humanitix.com/acr-rec…

Ever been curious to try improv? Well, at ACR 2026, you’ll have the chance to jump in and experience an improv workshop, designed specifically for academics, in the birthplace of improv comedy: Chicago! Sign up here: depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…

The countdown to ACR 2026: Chicago has begun! In anticipation of our ‘elevated’ conference, we’re going to be sharing some exciting opportunities for you to look forward to during your stay in Chicago. The first? Tennis! To sign up, visit: lnkd.in/gxqyG22

Psst…register for ACR 2026: Chicago today! Hurry and register for the upcoming conference before the price goes up tomorrow! You have until midnight tonight, so don’t hesitate! 🏙️ Click here: acrwebsite.org/events/acr26/…

Have you voted yet?? Today is the final day to vote for the ACR Board elections, so take a few minutes, click the link below, and cast your vote! Vote here: acrwebsite.org/board-electio…

AI Did NOT Write This Post… …but should we embrace AI when drafting our manuscripts and developing our research projects? We kick off the second season of our ACR podcast, Consumer Insights 101, with Colin Campbell, Ph.D., who has some ideas! Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1eJ…

Have you ever searched endlessly for the “final” version of a file, worried you might submit the wrong one right before a deadline, or lost important work because of a computer crash? You’re not alone! Join this webinar for pro-tips! To register: acr.memberclicks.net/sept_20…

New marketing PhD students - join us for an orientation to the field and to the Association for Consumer Research (ACR). Get a map of the marketing research landscape, conferences & events, & ACR resources built specifically for you. It’s free! Register: kansas.zoom.us/meeting/regis…

Have you registered for ACR 2026 yet?? Early Bird registration ends tomorrow, August 13. Take five minutes to 1) register for the conference, and 2) book your hotel room! 🌆 Link: acrwebsite.org/events/acr26/…

Psst, what have you *bean* up to? If it's not registering for ACR 2026: Chicago, well, what are you waiting for?! The Early Bird deadline ends August 13, so be sure to register today! Here's the link: acrwebsite.org/events/acr26/…

Hey, ACR Members: your vote counts! Please take a moment to vote for the 2027 ACR Board of Directors. You'll need to log in over at ACR: acrwebsite.org/board-electio… You have until Sept. 2, but why wait? It will only take a minute!

ACR 2026: Chicago | Upcoming Deadlines July 31: Deadline to make edits for your accepted submissions. August 13: Early-bird conference registration deadline. August 30: ACR room rate availability ends (if the rooms haven’t already sold out). Time to plan your trip! 🏙️

Are you a PhD student who will be presenting at ACR 2026: Chicago? Good news! ACR, in association w/ the Sheth Foundation, will grant 20 needs-based conference fellowships to help with the conference and travel costs! Whoo! To apply: acr.memberclicks.net/2026-co… Deadline: 7/21/26

*2027 ACR Board Nominations: DEADLINE TODAY* ACR is accepting nominations for 4 positions: • President-Elect (2027) • Academic–Non-Profit–Government Director • Director-at-Large • Treasurer-in-Training Nominate TODAY (July 15) - email Rebecca Ratner via [email protected]

Thinking about submitting to the JACR issue on the consumer dynamics of sports? Join issue eds Tonya Williams Bradford, Diogo Hildebrand, & Beth Vallen, for a workshop on Aug 25 at 11:00 AM ET. They’ll discuss the issue & answer questions! Register here: villanova.zoom.us/meeting/re…