Principles of Marketing


Book Description

Principles of Marketing takes a practical, managerial approach to marketing. Continuing with tradition, it is rich in topical examples and applications that show the major decisions that marketing managers face in their efforts to balance an organisation's objectives and resources against needs and opportunities in the global marketplace. The Fourth Edition has changed to reflect marketing's ever changing challenges. All preview cases, marketing insights and end of chapter cases are revised or completely changed to embrace the growth in e-commerce. In addition, recognising Europe's internationalism and the growth of globalisation, examples and cases are drawn, not from Europe alone, but from the US, Japan, South-East Asia and Africa. This is suitable for any undergraduate or postgraduate undertaking an introductory course in marketing.




Principles of Marketing


Book Description

The 12 th edition of this popular text continues to build on four major marketing themes: building and managing profitable customer relationships, building and managing strong brands to create brand equity, harnessing new marketing technologies in the digital age, and marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. Thoroughly updated and streamlined,Principles of Marketingtells the stories that reveal the drama of modern marketing, reflecting the major trends and forces that are impacting this dynamic and ever-changing field.Topics include: the marketing environment, managing information, consumer & business buyer behavior, segmentation, targeting, and positioning, branding strategies, distribution channels, advertising and sales promotion, direct marketing, and the global marketplace.An excellent tool for anyone in marketing and sales, whether self- or corporate- employed.




Principles of Marketing (Aus)


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Any marketing student should have knowledge of this great version of Kotler's classic Principles of Marketing book.' Even Lanseng, Norges Landbrukshogskole, NorwayClassic and authoritative, Principles of Marketing, Fourth European Edition remains on the cutting edge of contemporary marketing. Kotler, Wong, Saunders and Armstrong have delivered a fresh, practical, managerial approach to the subject. Top gurus in their field, the team brings to this new edition great features and content, which include: rich topical examples and applications, which explain the major decisions marketing managers face; completely revised and updated Prelude Cases, Marketing Insights and Concluding Concept cases that reflect the growing influence of e-commerce; enhanced full colour adverts, tables and figures that highlight key ideas and marketing strategies. 'Principles of Marketing provides an excellent all-round introduction to the subject.' - Deborah Anderson, Kingston University, UK. A comprehensive Companion Website contains a wealth of teaching material for instructors and learning materials for students.; Completely updated, this site boasts great additions, such as more case studies, more multiple choice questions, and sample answers to the questions from the Marketing in Practice DVD. 'Comprehensive and authoritative, but a pleasure to read - an uncommon combination ' - Sveinn Eldon, Arcada Polytechnic, Finland. Philip Kotler is S. C. Johnson and Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Veronica Wong is Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Group at Aston Business School. John Saunders is Professor of Marketing, Head of Aston Business School and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Aston University. Gary Armstrong is Professor and Chair of Marketing in the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.




Principles of Marketing


Book Description

A flagship marketing resource that provides an introduction to marketing concepts, strategies and practices with a balance of depth of coverage and ease of learning. Principles of Marketing keeps pace with a rapidly changing field, focussing on the ways brands create and capture consumer value. Practical content and linkage are at the heart of this edition. Real local and international examples bring ideas to life and new feature 'linking the concepts' helps students test and consolidate understanding as they go. The latest edition enhances understanding with a unique learning design including revised, integrative concept maps at the start of each chapter, end-of-chapter features summarising ideas and themes, a mix of mini and major case studies to illuminate concepts, and critical thinking exercises for applying skills. MyLab Marketing can be packaged with this edition to engage students and allow them to apply their knowledge, strengthen their understanding of key concepts and develop critical decision making skills.