Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Breaking the micro-agency assessment bottleneck: Embedded analytics for e-commerce portfolio management. Part II.

The study offers a replicable, low-friction design for micro-agencies seeking to scale e-commerce services while improving service quality and speed. These findings demonstrate how embedded analytics can break the assessment bottleneck, unlock latent agency capacity, and support new business models based on service-level agreements and throughput-oriented pricing.

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United we stand, divided we fall: Does this principle still apply to marketing communications in the age of social media?

The statement „united we stand, divided we fall“ remains relevant, but not absolute. In marketing, division can indeed create a momentum, yet it rarely sustains enduring success on its own. It is unity – expressed through trust, inclusivity, and shared meaning – that ultimately enables brands to grow, thrive, adapt, and endure.

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Short CommunicationsVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Česi a reklama 2026

Česká marketingová společnost vydala tlačovú správu, ktorá obsahuje výsledky pravidelného prieskumu zameraného na postoje českej verejnosti k reklame. Výsledky výskumu „Češi a reklama 2026“ boli prezentované na spoločenskom stretnutí takmer 50 odborníkov 26. 2. 2026 v priestoroch Scény 5 v sídle ČMS na Novotného lávce, Praha 1 – Staré Město.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Analysis of the use of selected social networks in Slovak theatres

This study summarises the performance results of social network profiles of selected Slovak theatres in the 2024/25 season. AVG proved to be a key quantitative KPI that should be monitored continuously to ensure reliable evaluation. Social media represent essential marketing communication tools that facilitate direct interaction with spectators.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Occupational stress in the marketing profession: An empirical analysis of stressors

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the marketing profession on the perceived level of occupational stress among marketing professionals and to compare the findings with previous empirical research in the field of work-related stress. The results indicate that marketing professionals report significantly higher levels of stress compared to other occupational groups, particularly in connection with stressors such as time pressure, ambiguous client demands, and rapidly changing project objectives.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Unpacking the black box: How algorithmic transparency and user control shape trust, satisfaction, and purchase intent in the AI era

This study investigates the „personalisation-privacy paradox“ in AI-driven e-commerce, where consumers appreciate tailored experiences whilst growing concerned about extensive data collection by „black box“ algorithms. Satisfaction demonstrates nearly double the direct influence on purchase intent compared to trust. Critically, high privacy concerns completely nullify personalisation’s positive effects on trust.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 4, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Breaking the micro-agency assessment bottleneck: Embedded analytics for e-commerce portfolio management. Part I.

The study offers a replicable, low-friction design for micro-agencies seeking to scale e-commerce services while improving service quality and speed. These findings demonstrate how embedded analytics can break the assessment bottleneck, unlock latent agency capacity, and support new business models based on service-level agreements and throughput-oriented pricing.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 4, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

New trends of marketing communication in the digital era of tourism: Territorial disparities and current challenges

Based on the theoretical context and analytical research, the study aimed to identify the level of use of digital marketing communication tools in the context of urban tourism development in the Slovak Republic, and to analyze possible barriers and disparities in their implementation in practice.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 4, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

B2B market satisfaction and loyalty assessment with an emphasis on the provision of technological solutions

This paper aims to present the results of customer satisfaction and loyalty research in the B2B market, focusing on the provision of technological services by a selected innovative company. Customer satisfaction in the B2B market is primarily affected by trust in the business partner, communication, professionalism, product quality, and the terms of delivery.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 4, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Form ideas to innovation: A creativity-driven model for new product development in the Algerian agro-food industry

This study investigates the creativity process involved in product innovation within the context of an Algerian agro-food company. Findings suggest that structured modelling enhances internal coordination and supports more effective decision-making in new product development.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 4, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

The IKEA effect in human-AI collaboration: Does the effect exist for non-physical products? Part II.

According to the IKEA effect, people are willing to pay more for a product they have created through their own perceived effort than they would for an off-the-shelf product. Our results show that the IKEA effect can be detected in human-AI collaboration when the product is non-physical content.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 3, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Identification of satisfaction and dissatisfaction factors of hotel customers using natural language processing techniques

This paper proposes a novel approach to identifying the factors that influence satisfaction and dissatisfaction among Algerian hotel customers through the analysis of online customer reviews. The study employs natural language processing techniques to extract and analyze data from online customer reviews.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 3, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

The IKEA effect in human-AI collaboration: Does the effect exist for non-physical products? Part I.

According to the IKEA effect, people are willing to pay more for a product they have created through their own perceived effort than they would for an off-the-shelf product. Our results show that the IKEA effect can be detected in human-AI collaboration when the product is non-physical content.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 3, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Optimising marketing communication processes in cultural tourism

This article aims to analyse and optimise marketing communication processes in selected heritage institutions, focusing on strategies that enhance visitor engagement and long-term audience development. The research adopts a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews with managers responsible for communication.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 2, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Travel app adoption intentions: Extending the technology acceptance model with trust

This study extends the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by incorporating trust to investigate its role in shaping tourists’ adoption intentions.The findings revealed that all four hypothesized relationships were supported, indicating that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and trust positively influence tourists’ intentions to adopt travel applications.

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Research PaperVol 20, Issue 2, 2025 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Strategický marketing a talent manažment v podpore reintegrácie žien po rodičovskej dovolenke

Príspevok sa zameriava na talent manažment ako súčasť strategického marketingu v organizáciách poskytujúcich sociálne služby na Slovensku. Výsledky poukazujú na nízku úroveň systematickej aplikácie talent manažmentu, napriek jeho potenciálu zlepšiť lojalitu, znížiť fluktuáciu a posilniť atraktivitu organizácie ako zamestnávateľa.

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