Research Interests

My research explores the intersection of marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and digital innovation. I'm particularly interested in how emerging technologies reshape customer experiences and create new opportunities for value creation in competitive markets.

Digital Marketing Strategy

Investigating how businesses leverage digital channels to create integrated marketing campaigns that drive engagement and conversion across multiple touchpoints.

  • Multi-channel attribution modeling
  • Customer journey optimization
  • Data-driven personalization strategies
  • AI-powered marketing automation

Consumer Behavior Analytics

Analyzing decision-making processes and behavioral patterns to understand how consumers interact with brands and products in digital environments.

  • Purchase decision dynamics
  • Social influence on buying behavior
  • Cognitive biases in digital commerce
  • Emotional branding effectiveness

Product Innovation & Development

Studying methodologies for developing successful products that meet market needs while incorporating user feedback throughout the development lifecycle.

  • User-centered design principles
  • Rapid prototyping techniques
  • Market validation strategies
  • Agile product development

Marketing Technology

Exploring the impact of emerging technologies on marketing practices and the development of innovative tools that enhance marketing effectiveness.

  • Marketing automation platforms
  • Artificial intelligence in marketing
  • Blockchain for brand authenticity
  • Virtual reality customer experiences

Selected Publications

Digital Transformation in Marketing: A Strategic Framework

Schwarz-Weichhart, C., & Martinez, A.

Journal of Digital Marketing

2024

Consumer Decision Journey in Omnichannel Retail

Schwarz-Weichhart, C., Johnson, R., & Kim, S.

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management

2023

AI-Powered Personalization: Balancing Relevance and Privacy

Schwarz-Weichhart, C.

Technology and Consumer Behavior Review

2023

Product-Market Fit in Digital Startups: An Empirical Study

Schwarz-Weichhart, C., & Thompson, L.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Quarterly

2022