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Janna Parker

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Associate Professor Of Marketing at James Madison University
📍 McGaheysville, Virginia, United States

Janna Parker is an Associate Professor of Marketing at James Madison University, specializing in digital and social media marketing. She is the co-author of the textbook "Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach" and serves as the Conference Co-Chair for the 2026 Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference. She earned her Doctorate from Louisiana Tech University.

Outside of her core research, Janna is passionate about student mentorship and career development. She actively promotes her students work and shares job opportunities, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and digital analytics for aspiring marketers. Her background includes early career work in political campaigns and volunteer support for non-profits.

A former student credits Dr. Parker as the main reason they were inspired to start their own business before graduating.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor Of Marketing
Location
McGaheysville, Virginia, United States
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Social Media Marketing
Co-author of the widely used textbook, "Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach, " and it is a central part of her teaching and research.
Student Career Development
Her public feed is dedicated to promoting her students' personal websites and sharing relevant job opportunities, indicating a deep commitment to their success.
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Work history

8-2022
Associate Professor Of Marketing
James Madison University
8-2015 - 8-2022
Assistant Professor Of Marketing
James Madison University
2-2025
Conference Co-Chair
Academy of Marketing Science
1-2025
Contributing Author
Cengage Group
10-2015
Textbook Author
Cengage Group
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Education
2008 - 2013
Doctorate of Business Administration
Louisiana Tech University
1999 - 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Cameron University
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