Marketing : a complete guide

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Marketing : a complete guide

Malcolm McDonald & Martin Christopher ; with Magrit Bass ; and contributions from Susan Baker & Simon Knox

Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780333994368

Description

Assuming no prior marketing knowledge, this volume provides a concise yet comprehensive view of marketing within the context of business and society for anyone seeking a general introduction to the topic. Drawing on their substantial teaching and research experience, Martin Christopher and Malcolm McDonald focus on the important and useful aspects of each topic to provide practical and authoritative insights into significant marketing issues.Written in a pragmatic and stimulating style, the text enables readers to grasp the basics of a wide range of marketing topics including business to business marketing, key account management, logistics and marketing planning. A strategic marketing perspective, with an emphasis on value and the management of marketing relationships, is combined with thorough analyses of the marketing mix elements.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Overview - Consumer Buyer Behaviour - Organizational Buyer Behaviour - Market Segmentation - Competitive Analysis - Marketing Planning - Defining Marketing Objectives and Strategies - Product Strategy - Brands - Pricing Strategy - Communications Strategy - Key Account Strategy - Managing Marketing Relationships - Customer Retention Strategy - Sales Force Strategy - Channel Strategy - Distribution and Logistics Strategy - Customer Service Strategy - Marketing Information and Control - Evaluating Marketing Performance - Organizational Structure and Culture - Corporate Ethos and Ethics
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780333994375

Description

Assuming no prior marketing knowledge, Marketing: A Complete Guide provides a concise yet comprehensive view of marketing within the context of business and society for anyone seeking a general introduction to the topic. Drawing on their substantial teaching and research experience, Martin Christopher and Malcolm McDonald focus on the important and useful aspects of each topic to provide practical and authoritative insights into significant marketing issues. Well-written in a pragmatic and stimulating style, the text enables readers to grasp the basics of a wide range of marketing topics including business-to-business marketing, key account management, logistics and marketing planning. A strategic marketing perspective, with an emphasis on value and the management of marketing relationships, is combined with thorough analyses of the marketing mix elements.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Overview.- Consumer Buyer Behaviour.- Organizational Buyer Behaviour.- Market Segmentation.- Competitive Analysis.- Marketing Planning.- Defining Marketing Objectives and Strategies.- Product Strategy.- Brands.- Pricing Strategy.- Communications Strategy.- Key Account Strategy.- Managing Marketing Relationships.- Customer Retention Strategy.- Sales Force Strategy.- Channel Strategy.- Distribution and Logistics Strategy.- Customer Service Strategy.- Marketing Information and Control.- Evaluating Marketing Performance.- Organizational Structure and Culture.- Corporate Ethos and Ethics.

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  • NCID
    BA6231107X
  • ISBN
    • 0333994361
    • 033399437X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxv, 556 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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