Digital Marketing And Social Media

14 researchers across 6 institutions

14 Researchers
6 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
1 High Impact

Scholars in digital marketing and social media explore how organizations and individuals interact within online environments. Research examines the effectiveness of digital advertising strategies, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and social media campaigns, across various platforms. Investigations delve into consumer behavior, brand perception, and engagement metrics in the digital space. Methodologies often involve quantitative analysis of large datasets, qualitative studies of user experiences, and experimental designs to test hypotheses about online communication and persuasion. Sub-fields include social media analytics, influencer marketing, digital public relations, and the ethical implications of online marketing practices.

This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas's diverse economy. Understanding digital consumer behavior can inform strategies for sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and retail, helping Arkansas businesses reach wider audiences and adapt to evolving market trends. The study of social media's influence on public discourse and consumer choices can also provide insights for public health campaigns and community engagement initiatives across the state, addressing specific demographic needs and communication challenges prevalent in Arkansas.

This area of study draws on and contributes to related fields like media studies, consumer psychology, and technology adoption. Engagement with digital marketing and social media research occurs across multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering a broad base of expertise.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Nitin Agarwal UA Little Rock 30 4,362 ARA High Impact
Erin Willis UAMS 18 1,303
Amber Young University of Arkansas 11 731 Faculty
Benjamin R. Garner University of Central Arkansas 11 510 Faculty
Kevin Mason Arkansas Tech University 9 748 Faculty
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock 8 354 Faculty
Sangwon Na University of Central Arkansas 7 510 Faculty
Jee Young Chung University of Arkansas 7 370 Faculty
John A. Narcum Arkansas Tech University 4 605
Holly Kathleen Hall Arkansas State University 3 54
Tamara D. Snyder University of Arkansas 2 13
Lauren Bouvier University of Arkansas 2 12
Anna A Buie University of Arkansas 0 0
Ashley Ninkham University of Arkansas 0 0

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
12,590 works in 2026
+3.1% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
1.8% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 3
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Pennsylvania State University 943
  2. 2 The University of Texas at Austin 694
  3. 3 University of Florida 629
  4. 4 Michigan State University 615
  5. 5 Florida State University 614

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Digital Marketing And Social Media.

David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
72%
Lauren Bouvier University of Arkansas
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
70%
Ashley Ninkham University of Arkansas
Amber Young University of Arkansas
67%
Holly Kathleen Hall Arkansas State University
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
60%
Benjamin R. Garner University of Central Arkansas
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
60%
Jee Young Chung University of Arkansas
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
58%
Anna A Buie University of Arkansas
Kevin Mason Arkansas Tech University
56%
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
Benjamin R. Garner University of Central Arkansas
55%
Tamara D. Snyder University of Arkansas
David Akbar Gilliam UA Little Rock
53%
John A. Narcum Arkansas Tech University
Benjamin R. Garner University of Central Arkansas
49%
Lauren Bouvier University of Arkansas
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