The subject of "design thinking" is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press--due in large part to work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business
Introduce your students to today's critical business management concepts and principles in a realistic, investigative, and enriching manner with Business Principles and Management. Explore the global dimension of business and possible career opportunities and bring the world of business to the classroom. Business Principles and Management combines fundamental concepts with a strong lesson-based…
This book offers an evidence-based perspective on the modern practice of media relations, primarily focusing on the development and strategic execution of a media relations program for a variety of organizations. It is targeted to students in advanced courses in public relations or communications, and to entry and mid-level public relations and media relations practitioners. Even with that bein…
Digital Strategies explains the role of social media in public relations, marketing, and business decisions. In plain language and engaging case studies this book lays out the strategies, tactics, successes, and challenges of the contemporary media environment so that students learn the fundamentals through practical examples. It is designed to improve the readiness of students entering the fie…
In this climate, Understanding Digital Marketing provides a practical, no-nonsense guide to digital marketing, from strategy and digital transformation to best-practice basics and trends. Clear, informative and packed with case studies and examples, it gives an essential grounding in SEO, email marketing, social media, content marketing, performance marketing and much more.
Using an inviting presentation, this book emphasizes sound financial management practices as you learn how to secure financing, use business cash flow models and strategically position your early-stage company. You also learn to interact effectively with financial institutions and regulatory agencies that can impact venture growth and ensure liquidity for investors.
Jane Johnston and Leanne Glenny show how strategic communication and public relations plug into the social, economic and political world, creating crucial links between organisations and people. They explain how communication professionals build partnerships, motivate and engage stakeholders, manage content, media and planning, develop reputations, and troubleshoot crisis communication. Strateg…
With a balance of essential theory and practical application, the text has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in social media marketing research and practice. 11 new case studies have been added to the 'Case Zone', including TikTok, LEGO, Nespresso and Puma
Learn the techniques and applications of marketing communications in a European context. Marketing Communications: A European Perspective, 7th Edition, by De Pelsmacker, Geuens and Van Den Bergh provides an extensive overview of the key concepts, techniques and applications of marketing communications within a European context Glossary: page 529-543. Index: page 544-558.
In the Creative Brief Blueprint, Kevin McTigue and Derek Rucker merge decades of academic insights and practical experience to offer an approachable and actionable guide to crafting successful communications strategy
This book sets out the new frontier of marketing and communication through real case histories. Companies must rethink their traditional approaches to successfully face the upcoming challenges. They must learn how to innovate and change things when they go well. New emerging technologies such as AI and IoT are the new frontiers of the digital transformation that are radically changing the way c…
As the title suggests, Influential Internal Communication proves just how influential internal communications (IC) is, and the measurable impact it has on an organization's growth. For many organizations, IC often slips down the list of priorities when there are high pressure, high stakes business situations to cope with. This causes a sense of chaos and confusion within the organization that w…
Create effective video marketing to stand out from a sea of content, connect with your audiences and boost brand awareness and sales
Strategic corporate communication: core concepts for managing your career and your clients' brands introduces readers to essential strategies in corporate communication. The book centers upon the idea that in order to be successful, communication professionals not only require outward-facing competencies to represent and serve clients, but also personal competencies of self-awareness and self-p…
Designed to support the paradigm shift in media and communication, this book presents the basic tenants of strategic communication and its foundational disciplines of advertising, public relations, and marketing communications. Drawing on the latest research in the field, the text introduces students to the theories of strategic communication while at the same time outlining how to apply them t…
Business acumen has emerged as a critical competency for communicators. But if you're a public relations, advertising or communication professional that didn't go to business school, how can you make sure you have the abilities and skills to evolve along with your role?Business Acumen for Strategic Communicatorsis the book for you
This book offers a direct, actionable plan CMOs can use to map out initiatives that are properly sequenced and designed for success--regardless of where their marketing organization is in the process. The book is also a call to action for marketing leaders to confront and decide how they will address this critical pivot point in marketing. Notes: page 211-234. Index: page 235-250.
The objective of this book is to provide a collection of solved problems on control systems, with an emphasis on practical problems. System functionality is described, the modeling process is explained, the problem solution is introduced, and the derived results are discussed. Each chapter ends with a discussion on applying MATLAB®, LabVIEW, and/or Comprehensive Control to the previously intro…
In this book, all relevant aspects of digital marketing are addressed: strategic aspects, market research, product development and realisation, branding, customer acquisition, customer loyalty and order processing. The book also discusses effective websites and apps, digital analytics and planning and organisation. The application of social media and mobile communication is seamlessly integrate…
This book examines the state of strategic communication as a discipline and how it has emerged as a unique area of scholarship in the beginning of the 21st century. Strategic communication encompasses all communication that is substantial for the survival and sustained success of entities like corporations, governments, non-profits, social movements, and celebrities. A major aspect of the field…