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Professor Jeffrey Podoshen is a Professor of Marketing and Program Chair of Judaic Studies at Franklin & Marshall College since 2005. He holds a Ph.D. from Temple University's Fox School of Business, alongside an MBA and B.S. in Business. His research focuses on dark tourism, death consumption, and consumer behavior, with notable publications in Marketing Theory and Tourism Management. He currently serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Consumer Studies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Fox School of Business, Temple University
- M.B.A., Fox School of Business, Temple University
- B.S., Lerner College of Business & Economics, University of Delaware
Research Interests: Podoshen explores dark tourism’s sociocultural impacts, consumer engagement with death-related phenomena, and materialism across cultures. His work bridges marketing theory with interdisciplinary studies in culture, ethics, and subcultural dynamics. He collaborates globally with students in the US, Canada, and Northern Europe.
Publications: Recent works address management challenges in retirement communities, diversity strategies in comic books, and consumer responses to sustainable products. His research often intersects with controversial topics like terrorism propaganda and black metal subcultures, reflecting his focus on transgressive consumption.
Professional Experience: Before academia, Podoshen worked at Vanguard and Willis Towers Watson, and taught at federal correctional facilities. His dual role in Marketing and Judaic Studies highlights interdisciplinary engagement.
Future Work: Ongoing projects include dark tourism in conflict zones and materialism’s role in global consumer markets. He emphasizes ethical considerations in marketing and cultural representation.
