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How to submit an article proposal

If you would like to submit an article proposal to I by IMD magazine or online, we’d love to hear from you. Please note, we only review formal proposals that follow the guidelines set out below. We are unable to accept or review full article drafts without approving an initial proposal. All proposals should be sent to [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

What kind of content are we looking for?

I by IMD welcomes and publishes content from all voices and perspectives. We are particularly interested in hearing from academics, business leaders, and eclectic thinkers who offer well-grounded, thought-provoking, and translatable insights for leaders and their organizations. The following, non-exhaustive list of topics tends to play well with our audience: geopolitics; boards and governance; progression and talent; strategy, innovation, and growth; AI and digital transformation; sustainability transformation; marketing and communications; execution and supply chains; and finance. We are happy to receive proposals focused on specific sectors such as energy, industrials, mobility, consumer goods, financial services, life sciences, technology, and family business. I by IMD online articles range between 1,000 and 1,800 words. Our bimonthly magazine features articles ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 words.

The submission process

1. Before contacting us, please take some time to familiarize yourself with our publication and/or platform to ensure compatibility of content.

2. Next, prepare and send a short submission proposal of no more than 500 words to [email protected]. This should include the following:

a. A summary of your idea and supporting evidence/examples
b. An outline of the structure of the proposed article, including ballpark word count
c. Explain how the idea meets our four editorial criteria:

i. Is it rigorous? Is it founded in and supported by original research and/or practice?
ii. Is it relevant? Does it address a challenge that matters in today’s business climate?
iii. Is it insightful? Does it advance the conversation in its field?
iv. Is it actionable? Can it be applied in the real world of business?

3. Please tell us if your article or research has been published elsewhere.

4. Include a short biography (50 words) for each author (word counts for bios not included in article proposal).

Conflicts of interest

Please declare any financial or other possible conflicts of interests related to your article.

The use of AI

Please do not use AI as the source for creating your article idea, nor for the task of writing your article or proposal. We favor human expertise, based on human experiences, and unique human voices – and so do our readers. If you have used AI beyond the broadly accepted role of a sparring partner, basic editorial support, or desk research, please tell us how.

What happens next?

Once our team has reviewed your proposal, we will endeavor to respond in a timely manner. We are unable to guarantee publication in either the magazine or on our digital platform.

How to submit content to I by IMD