The fundamentals of marketing /

Russell, Edward,

The fundamentals of marketing / Edward Russell. - 191 pages ; illustrations (chiefly color) : 23 cm. - AVA fundamentals series . - AVA fundamentals. .

Includes bibliographical references.

The business of marketing -- Consumer behaviour -- Product and brand development -- Strategic pricing -- Distribution channel marketing -- Promotion in marketing.

The Fundamentals of Marketing shows how marketing organisations move from an initial product concept through to the creation of successful brands. Throughout the book Edward Russell offers an introduction to marketing structured around the traditional four 'P's' - product, price, promotion and place as well as the all important fifth 'P' - people. This framework will help you discover the key tools used to develop successful brands including selling theories, consumer behaviour, brand creation, strategic pricing, distribution methods, market research and strategic thinking. "This book describes how marketing organizations successfully move from product concept to the creation of a successful brand, and explains the key tools used to develop branding. It introduces selling theories and the principles of consumer behaviour, and documents the creation and development of brands using real-world examples. It goes on to explain strategic pricing, methods of distribution, market research, strategic thinking and the promotion of these brands through advertising. The Fundamentals of Marketing is fully illustrated with up-to-the-minute examples and case studies, including Amazon, Bling H20 and Tap'd NY, Petstages, Red Bull and Wal-Mart."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

9782940373727




Communication in marketing.
Marketing --Management.

658.802 RU.F 2010 G.C