Call for Papers and Call for Reviewers 2009 Cross Cultural Research Conference Track: Internet and Web 2.0 Technologies The Cross-Cultural Research Conference will be held December 13-16, 2009 in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. For the Internet and Web 2.0 track we encourage participation from a broad range of academic researchers in such areas as marketing, advertising, organizational behavior, industrial relations, human resource management, operations and supply chain management, finance and law. SUBMISSIONS: We welcome both empirical and theoretical papers on business studies that deal with the Internet (in general) and (specific) web2.0 technologies including, but not limited to: . Social Networking . Virtual worlds . Blogs and wikis . Tagging and social bookmarking . Multimedia sharing . Audio blogging and podcasting . RSS Preference will be given to inter-country comparisons over intra-country studies. There are two categories of submission: Competitive papers: Complete original work Although abstracts will be considered, a full-length version of the paper is preferred for review. Full paper submission should be no more than 15 pages, double spaced including references, tables and figures. Extended abstracts should be no longer than 2000 words. Special Sessions: A series of presentations providing the opportunity for more focused attention on a specific area. The session should have 3 presentations. The submission is to include 500-1000 word abstracts (with reference lists) of each paper as well as a session summary of similar size. All submissions should be sent electronically to one of the track coordinators. For further details on preparing your submission visit the conference website at: http://marketing.byu.edu/htmlpages/ccrs/ccs.htm The journal of Consumption, Markets and Culture has devoted a special issue to papers with a critical perspective. Negotiations are ongoing with other journals for publication of selected papers from the conference, following a second round of reviews. REVIEWERS: We are currently seeking reviewers for this track. If you are interested please contact one of the track coordinators below with details of your area of expertise. Papers/Extended Abstracts will be sent out no later than June 30th. Completed reviews need to be returned no later than August 1st, 2009. IMPORTANT DATES: . Submission deadline (competitive papers): June 15th 2009 . Submission deadline (special sessions): August 1st 2009 . Acceptance Notification: September 1st 2009 . Final papers for publication in proceedings: November 1st HOTEL AND CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Puerto Vallarta is a world class destination for cross cultural conferences, blending culture with adventure and fun! Visitors can choose from an abundance of activities, from excursions to secluded beaches, scuba diving expeditions and hiking, biking, eco-tours, swimming with dolphins, whale watching and 4-wheeling. If swimming in Banderas bay is not challenging enough, there is always a parachute ride over it. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Puerto Vallarta. The Marriott Casa Magna is an incredible resort... and the rate is an exceptional $120.00 U.S. per night, plus with a passport, the usual taxes are waived. Our conference is held the week before the year's prime season, so you will need to book early, especially if you extending your stay past the 14th. Hotel Reservations should be made Prior to October 15 directly with the Marriott Casa Magna. For more information about the 2009 Cross Cultural Research Conference please visit the conference website at http://marketing.byu.edu/htmlpages/ccrs/ccs.htm or contact one of the track coordinators: Natalie T. Wood, Ph.D. Department of Marketing Saint Joseph's University nwood@sju.edu Caroline Munoz, Ph.D. Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies Fairleigh Dickinson University munoz@fdu.edu Caroline Lego Munoz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing Silberman College of Business Fairleigh Dickinson University email: munoz@fdu.edu office: (973) 443-8093 fax: (973) 443-8377