Call for Papers for SEAMSJ Issues 7.1 “Crisis Communications & Reputation Management in Southeast Asia”

This issue will explore the unique nuances and multifaceted nature of crisis communications in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on consumer crises while also encompassing political, health, and environmental crises. Furthermore, it will address innovations in teaching crisis communications at the tertiary level to ensure industry-ready graduates.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Consumer Crises | Examine issues affecting consumers, such as product recalls, brand reputation management during crises, and corporate responses.
• Health Crises | Focus on communication strategies during pandemics, disease outbreaks, and public health emergencies.
• Natural Disaster Crises | Exploring response strategies to natural disasters and public emergencies.
• Political Crises | Investigate communication strategies during political manouvering, political instability, protests, and governmental change.
• Social Media Crises | Reflecting on the changing role that social media plays in crisis formation and ‘snowballing’.

Submission and Inquiries:

Submit abstracts and direct all inquiries to Dr. Craig J. Selby at [email protected] with CC to SEAMSJ editor-in-chief, Dr. Alexander J. Klemm at [email protected]. Put “[SEAMSJ 7.1]” in the email subject line.

Important dates:

Expression of interest/Abstract submission deadline: 15 December 2024

Notification of accepted abstracts: 1 January 2025

Deadline for full paper submission: 1 March 2025

Double-blind peer review and feedback: 1 April 2025

Submission of revised paper: 1 May 2025

Target publication date: 1 July 2025

For information about the journal, please visit https://seamsa.org/seamsjournal/