Sales and marketing management Books

Book SynopsisJulie Atherton, MBA, based in Bristol, UK, is the founder of the social media advisory and marketing consultancy Small Wonder. As a public speaker, consultant and strategist, she has 30 years' experience working with global brands including Nissan, ITV, Deloitte Digital, Asos and St John Ambulance. She lectures in social media on university MBA programmes and trains marketing professionals in digital, brand, social media and content marketing. Her book B2B Social Selling Strategy, is also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"While social media platforms may evolve and change, the fundamental principles of effective social media strategy remain relevant. This book focuses on these timeless principles, providing you with a solid foundation that can be applied across different platforms and adapt to future trends." * Paul Wickers, CEO and Founder, Huggg *"A breath of fresh air to creatives who thrill to the freeing constraints of a carefully considered and thoughtfully defined social campaign strategy. This is 30 years' experience and expertise from a social pioneer distilled into an easy-to-navigate guide, updated with provocative interviews and illustrated with compelling case studies. It's not just a handbook on how to develop strategy. It's a handbook on how to inspire breakthrough campaigns that use social media to activate the power of the brand, leverage the differences between social networks and unleash the power of one-to-millions marketing. Not for the sake of awards. Or even campaign KPIs. But for enduring brand, business and customer value." * Debi Bester, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Department of Change *"Social media without the strategy is just, 'stuff'. Avoid this by using Julie's book and the principles in it as your North Star, creating social campaigns that deliver both commercial and creative value for the brands and organisations you work with." * Emma Perrett, Strategy Consultant, Industry Unlimited *"This new edition is an essential, encyclopaedic tool that offers actionable guidance supported by real-world examples and insights, making it an indispensable guide for achieving success in an ever-changing social media landscape. Julie's expertise is evident throughout, making this edition an invaluable resource for anyone from experienced leaders to those just getting started." * Deborah Womack, Marketing Transformation Leader, and Founding Member of BRiM (Black Representation in Marketing) *"Julie's analysis and insight into the contemporary social media landscape is enlightening and entertaining - and chock-full of real-world examples any brand manager operating in the modern social space can live and learn by. From reputation management, to influencer and advocacy activity, Social Media Strategy packs in interviews, case studies and takeaways which are both illuminating and practical." * Tom Dennis, Head of Content Marketing, English Heritage *"The first book opened our eyes to the importance of social media to achieve our business aims. In this second edition, Julie has taken this to another level with invaluable learning and expert insights, a perfect mix in today's world." * Thomas Pinington, Managing Director, Pinington *"Social media continues to move at a dizzying pace, and this timely and inspiring second edition guides readers using solid strategic principles that are timeless. It offers practical advice on how to understand markets and consumers to create compelling campaigns, where social media is intrinsic to wider business objectives. Case studies and examples are supported by fascinating and candid interviews, and theory is clear and can be easily applied. A must-read for anyone interested in how to design and deliver successful social media strategy." * Tamsin McLaren, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Bath, UK *"Social media marketing is no longer optional, and those who use it without a clear underpinning strategy run the risk of losing ground to those who do. Julie Atherton carefully unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing in this engaging, stimulating and thought-provoking key text. I strongly recommend that any marketer worth their salt should have a copy of this book on their shelf." * Rob Angell, Associate Professor in Marketing Research, University of Southampton, and Co-founder, Angell Sloan Research, University of Southampton *"Social Media Strategy brings together traditional models with the most current of social trends. This is a must read for established industry leaders to keep on top of their game as well as providing a great insight for those wanting to work in the sector." * James Eder, business coach and Co-founder, Student Beans *"A must for anyone engaged in social media. This book manages to be both at the cutting edge, forward thinking and a definitive reference of the best approaches to social. Frankly, it might put me out of a job." * Adam Fulford, Strategic Consultant, The Thread Team *"This is so much more than a social media 'how to' book. By showing where social integrates with the full suite of marketing tools and channels Julie has created a mini marketing handbook too. It's held together by her strong but simple ABC (audience, brand, campaign) model, and usefully covers social in the context of important marketing practices like brand purpose, behavioural economics, and customer journey planning. Interspersed with case histories and interviews with marketing leaders, it was a great read." * Mark Runacus MBE, Strategist, Acting Chair of Outvertising *"In this new edition Julie Atherton shares her extensive experience and continues to de-mystify the world of social media to produce a practical, research-based guide to the successful creation and implementation of social media marketing strategies. The new edition adds up-to-date case studies and covers the impact of emerging AI technologies. The book remains exceptional in linking this to wider marketing strategy and deals effectively with the difficult issue of the development of the brand in social media. I have no hesitation in recommending the book for all those interested in understanding and developing the opportunities for effective customer engagement in this fast moving and fascinating world." * Matthew Housden, Principal Lecturer, University of Greenwich, Visiting Professor, Grenoble Ecole De Management *"This is a powerful and practical social media strategy guide to what makes truly great work, how to implement it and importantly how to measure it. An essential read for anyone who wants to implement successful social media campaigns. Highly recommended." * Pete Markey, Chief Marketing Officer, Boots UK *"This book is the perfect guide to the contemporary digital culture that we are all now immersed in. Social media marketing is now such a huge influence within the consumers choice of brands and customer engagement, that this book is an essential tool in understanding it. On a personal note, Julie has been a huge supporter of our degree course and is a highly knowledgeable and informed person within the realms of social media." * Lee Thomas, Course Leader B.A. ( Hons ) Advertising, University of South Wales *"This new edition successfully combines the theoretical and practical, balancing updated, contemporary cases and interviews with a pragmatic readable approach. It will help anyone in business (or studying it) navigate the rapidly changing technological and social media landscape. The book knits together business purpose with customer/audience understanding, to provide a solid strategic base for successful social media and/or influencer activity. An important read for anyone in the business." * Professor Donald Lancaster, MBA Programme Director, University of Exeter *"Clear and insightful. This book is the go-to guide for creating a far-reaching social media strategy for your brand, corporate campaign or cause." * Susan Walkley, Managing Director, Public Relations & Creative Comms, Havas Life Medicom *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – How to use this book; Chapter - 01: Understand how social media is utilized in business, marketing and interpreting customer expectations; Chapter - 02: Integrated customer engagement – How to ensure your social media strategy is integrated into your wider marketing and business development; Chapter - 03: Getting started – Aligning social media goals and KPIs with your wider business objectives; Chapter - 04: Audience – Using social listening to profile your networked audience and generate customer insights for a global social media strategy; Chapter - 05: Brand presence – How to drive action and engagement through integrated content marketing on social media; Chapter - 06: Campaigns – A quick step guide to organic and paid social media channel selection for your objectives and audiences; Chapter - 07: Measuring and benchmarking success – How and when do you know your social media strategy is working?; Chapter - 08: From customers to celebrities – Identifying and attracting a range of influencers to advocate for your brand; Chapter - 09: Crisis and reputation management for social media and PR – A clear guide for the unpredictable; Chapter - 10: Thoughts on the future of social – What will happen next?;

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Book SynopsisA practical management guide to the ideas in marketing and strategy for MBA and executive courses, this book focuses on key issues relevant to modern business. It gives step-by-step guides to developing a marketing strategy, making pricing decisions and developing advertising and communications plans.Table of ContentsBrief Contents 1. Management: objectives and tasks 2. The customer-led business 3. Segmentation, positioning and the marketing mix 4. Strategic market planning 5. Market dynamics and competitive strategy 6. Building successful brands 7. Innovation and new product development 8. Pricing policy: delivering value 9. Communications strategy 10. Managing personal selling 11. Managing marketing channels 12. Marketing in service businesses 13. Turnaround management 14. Marketing in the twenty-first century

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Book SynopsisBased around research into marketing education and marketing practice, Marketing Skills in Practice: Developing a Successful Marketing Career helps students embarking on their career to develop their professional identity, as well as the key skills required by employers in the industry.Divided into four core sections, the book begins with an overview of the field of marketing. Section two shows students how to relate practice to their own transferable skills, while section three gives students the opportunity to consider how they lead, develop, and manage within marketing. Section four provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and identify what knowledge and skills they have enhanced for their future careers. Fundamentally, the book identifies the key skills required in the marketing industry whilst also addressing the challenge of developing a career in leading and managing in a marketing context. Theoretical aspects are applied through rTrade Review“This is the book our Marketing students have been waiting for. It blends theory and practice seamlessly and makes sure that the skills needed to become successful, both on their course and in their future job, are embedded in every chapter. The writing is engaging and informative and the use of real-life case studies helps bring the subject to life. Highly recommended!” Dr Peter Wolstencroft BSc (Econ) PGCE MA PhD SFHEA CMBE, Deputy Director: Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University"Marketing Skills in Practice provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the essential marketing skills required in today’s competitive business landscape – skills which take the reader beyond those specific to marketing – management, leadership, reflection. The text adeptly combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, enabling readers to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world marketing scenarios. The writing style is clear and concise writing style, making complex marketing principles accessible and engaging for readers of all levels of expertise. The authors have masterfully curated a wealth of industry insights, case studies and real-life examples that provide a rich learning experience. This approach ensures that readers not only comprehend the fundamental concepts but also develop a keen understand of their practical implications." Dr Karen Hadley PhD, MA, LLB, PFHEA, Director (Academic) | Institute of Business, Industry & Leadership, University of CumbriaTable of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding the Role and Scope of Marketing.Chapter 2. Trends in Marketing. It is not all Digital!Chapter 3. Introducing Management: Theory to Practice.Chapter 4. Careers in Marketing.Chapter 5. The Skills and Knowledge Needed in Marketing.Chapter 6. Professional Identity in Business and Marketing.Chapter 7. Self-management in a Marketing Career.Chapter 8. Managing Others in Marketing.Chapter 9. Being a Leader and Personal Reflector in Marketing.Chapter 10. Marketing in Industry 5.0

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a uniquely practical approach to strategic marketing planning. Combining a comprehensive overview of theory with practice, each chapter takes the reader step by step through the strategic marketing process. Beginning with situation analysis, it moves on to marketing strategy (targeting and brand positioning) and finally details the overall implementation and creation of customer values.This second edition has been fully updated to integrate both sustainability and digitalization throughout the whole strategic planning process, covering analyzing consumer needs, setting goals, choosing a brand positioning, and marketing communication. Subjects such as big data, AI, online behavioral targeting, influencer marketing, and social media are explored, accompanied by plentiful examples. A unique feature is the full integration of sustainability within normal marketing, led by a new customer value model. Strategic Marketing Planning equips the reader with theTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction and Marketing Planning 1. The essence of marketing 2. The strategic marketing planning process Part 2 Situation analysis 3. Mission, customer values and market definition 4. Internal analysis 5. Customer analysis 6. Industry analysis 7. Competitor analysis 8. Distribution and supplier analysis 9. SWOT analysis Part 3 Corporate and marketing strategies 10. Corporate objectives and strategies 11. Marketing objectives and marketing strategies Part 4 Implementation 12. Choice of product/service, price and channels 13. Marketing Communications 14. Organization and execution of marketing

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Book Synopsis8 powerful ways to market your business online to consistently generate an abundance of leads that convert into profitable customers. Dynamic Digital Marketing teaches any business or individual how to increase online visibility and presence, attract their target audience, generate leads, and convert them into profitable customers. Author Dawn McGruer is an expert at making businesses and brands shine online. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses maximise their digital marketing profits by developing digital skills which scale and grow their businesses and accelerate their success. Most entrepreneurs and businesses fully understand the importance of digital marketing, yet many do not know where to start or, worse, continue to spend time, money, and effort on strategies that fail to provide the best results for their investment. To remedy this situation, Dawn developed her multi-award-winning digital marketing framework, Dynamic DTable of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Introduction xiii Part I Getting Started 1 1 Create your customer avatar 3 2 Map your customer journey 9 3 Carry out market and competitor analysis 15 4 Developing your proposition 21 5 Decide on key digital channels 37 6 Review internal processes 47 7 Calculate your ideal sales revenue 51 8 Review your skills bridge 59 9 Implement time-management strategies 67 10 Safeguard against digital pitfalls 81 Part II The Dynamic Digital Marketing Model 87 11 Search – The R.A.P.I.D Traffic Generator 95 12 Social – The Proven Positioning Process 143 13 Send – The C.L.E.A.N. Customer Cultivator 199 14 Substance – The C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E. Content Communicator 239 15 Sell – The Ultimate Reach and Retention Radar 287 16 Sponsor – The Brilliant Brand Booster 307 17 Strategy – The D.I.R.E.C.T. Digital Dynamo 327 18 Score – The Radical Results Reaper 355 19 The Digital Challenge 375 20 Digital marketing success stories 387 Further Resources 397 Index 401

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Book SynopsisPaul Hague is based in Manchester, UK and is the founder of B2B International Ltd. Their clients include some of the largest corporations in Europe and the United States. Paul Hague is the author of a dozen books on market research as well as books on customer experience and business models that share over 35 years of practical experience in running a successful market research agency. These include Kogan Page titles such B2B Customer Experience (2018) and The Business Models Handbook (2019).Trade Review"Tactics don't work without a solid strategic foundation. And you only get strategy right working from a good base of market research. This book is that base. Clear. Practical. And everything you need to know to do market research properly." * Mark Ritson, Virtual Marketing Professor *"A concise, engaging and extremely accessible introduction to market research, tools, techniques and issues. This book stands out because of it succinctness, clarity, and brevity. This is a great go-to guide for anyone seeking an introduction to market research." * PR Smith, author and SOSTAC® Planning Founder *"This book presents the rare combination of being comprehensive, authoritative, and eminently readable. It should become the go-to guide for researchers and research buyers seeking to understand the full research process and its many purposes." * C. Frederic John, Principal, Consilience & Consulting LLC, Bronxville New York *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Planning a market research study; Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Market research design; Chapter - 03: Uses of market research; Section - TWO: Qualitative research; Chapter - 04: Qualitative research; Chapter - 05: Desk research; Chapter - 06: Focus groups; Chapter - 07: Depth interviewing; Chapter - 08: Observation and ethnography; Section - THREE: Quantitative research; Chapter - 09: Quantitative research; Chapter - 10: Sampling and statistics; Chapter - 11: Questionnaire design; Chapter - 12: Face-to-face interviewing; Chapter - 13: Telephone interviewing; Chapter - 14: Self-completion questionnaires; Chapter - 15: Online surveys; Chapter - 16: Data analysis; Section - FOUR: Using market research; Chapter - 17: Using market research to segment markets; Chapter - 18: Using market research to improve a brand position; Chapter - 19: Using market research to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty; Chapter - 20: Using market research to achieve optimum pricing; Chapter - 21: Using market research to enter a new market; Chapter - 22: Using market research to test advertising effectiveness; Chapter - 23: Using market research to launch a new product; Chapter - 24: Reporting; Section - FIVE: The market research industry; Chapter - 25: International market research; Chapter - 26: Research trends; Chapter - 27: Ethics in market research

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Book SynopsisSimon Kingsnorth is a recognized digital marketing expert with over 20 years' industry experience. Based in Reading, UK, he was previously the Global Head of Digital Marketing at Citi Bank and has worked with leading brands including Vodafone, Direct Line Group and Google as well as on many successful start-up launches. A regular conference keynote speaker and contributor to industry publications, he is also the author of Digital Marketing Strategy, also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"This book is an essential tool for anyone running digital marketing campaigns. Full of great tips and practical guides, it should be on the desk of every marketer." * Ashley Friedlein, Founder, Econsultancy and Guild *"Simon once again debunks the myth that digital marketing requires years of experience. He brings a level of simplicity and practicality that makes the trade accessible to all, which has to be a good thing." * Glen Conybeare, Global President, Reprise Commerce *"The Digital Marketing Handbook is essential for every office and classroom environment given our economic reliance on the interplay of digital marketing across industries. Simon Kingsnorth captures digital and traditional elements our teaching agency actively references. " * Devon S. Perry, CEO Segel Associates *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: How this book works; Chapter - 02: Building a high-converting, beautiful website; Chapter - 03: Optimizing your website to deliver top SEO results; Chapter - 04: Managing paid search for cost-effective results; Chapter - 05: Running display advertising that delivers brand value; Chapter - 06: Managing affiliates and partnerships to deliver highly targeted leads; Chapter - 07: Creating content that excites, informs and converts; Chapter - 08: Delivering organic and paid social media that grows your brand; Chapter - 09: Using analytics to interpret and optimize your results to maximize performance; Chapter - 10: Automating your email and CRM plans to deliver compelling digital communications; Chapter - 11: Using e-commerce and retail partners to scale your merchandizing; Chapter - 12: Providing customer service that delivers high review scores and builds loyalty;

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Book SynopsisAreej AbuAli is the founder of Women in Tech SEO, a global community in marketing and tech. Founded in 2019, Women in Tech SEO has over 10,000 global members and 50,000 followers who connect through online groups and in-person conferences in the UK, Europe and USA. Based in the UK, Areej AbuAli is an international speaker, a Google Women Techmaker ambassador, and a UN Women UK delegate. In 2024, she was awarded a place in the BIMA 100 list for the Champions for Change: People category.

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE SALES BOOK gives you everything you need to succeed in sales and account management. It is a dynamic collection of essential skills covering the topics that will help you make a seismic impact upon your performance - faster than you ever thought possible.

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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Gerald Manning is an international author, consultant, speaker, and successful businessperson. Professor Manning's book Selling Today: Partnering to Create Value, now in its 14th edition, is today's international #1 selling textbook on negotiations and partnering. With Chinese, Spanish, International EnglishSpeaking, Canadian, Croatian, and US editions, millions have profited from the strategies and tactics presented. He is author of 4 additional books on management and sales, all published by large, international publishing companies. Gerald Manning also serves as a sales and marketing consultant to senior management and owners of more than 500 businesses, including both national and international companies. He appears regularly as a speaker at national sales and management conferences, and is featured regularly in training videos on sales and management. Professor Manning served as chair of the Marketing/ManageTable of ContentsPART 1: DEVELOPING A PERSONAL SELLING PHILOSOPHY Relationship Selling Opportunities in the Information Economy Evolution of Selling Models That Complement the Marketing Concept PART 2: DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP STRATEGY Ethics: The Foundation for Partnering Relationships That Create Value Creating Value with a Relationship Strategy Communication Styles: A Key to Adaptive Selling Today PART 3: DEVELOPING A PRODUCT STRATEGY Creating Product Solutions Product-Selling Strategies That Add Value PART 4: DEVELOPING A CUSTOMER STRATEGY The Buying Process and Buyer Behavior Developing and Qualifying Prospects and Accounts PART 5: DEVELOPING A PRESENTATION STRATEGY Approaching the Customer with Adaptive Selling Determining Customer Needs with a Consultative Questioning Strategy Creating Value with the Consultative Presentation Negotiating Buyer Concerns Adapting the Close and Confirming the Partnership Servicing the Sale and Building the Partnership PART 6: MANAGEMENT OF SELF AND OTHERS Opportunity Management: The Key to Greater Sales Productivity Management of the Sales Force APPENDICES Reality Selling Today Role Plays and Video Scenarios NewNet Systems Regional Accounts Management Case Study Partnership Selling Role Play

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Book SynopsisNick Hague, based in Manchester, UK, is co-founder and Head of Growth at B2B International. He has over 25 years' experience working across all industry sectors in B2B market research. He hosts the B2B Insights Podcast where he regularly interviews experts on B2B marketing, customer experience and branding. Paul Hague, based in Manchester, UK, is co-founder of B2B International. He has close to 50 years of practical experience in running a successful market research agency and is the author of Market Research in Practice 5e and The Business Model Handbook, also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"In the customer experience space, we more often than not tell stories from the B2C world and give examples of customers who have been 'Wowed' or 'Saved' or 'Delighted'. How do we translate these lessons to an environment where the customer isn't buying a $80 jacket but a multimillion-dollar contract? Can these lessons even be translated, or do we need a whole new paradigm shift on what B2B Customer Experience is? This book answers that question." * James Dodkins, Customer Experience Rockstar & CX Evangelist, Pegasystems *"One thing that all businesses and consumers have in common is that they are on the receiving end of customer experiences on a daily basis. While consumer facing organisations have been consciously aware of this fact for many years, organisations that predominantly provide products and services to other businesses have been much slower to catch on. Defining, delivering and managing the customer experience in a B2B environment is becoming ever more critical in a business world that continues to be challenged and disrupted from many fronts. Nick and Paul not only recognise this, but they have pulled together a piece of work that will help any organisation understand how to turn the words 'customer experience' into a tangible reality - a reality that leads to improved customer perception AND financial performance. The authors brilliantly provide the building blocks that turn the science of customer experience into something you will be able to practically adopt and deploy. B2B Customer Experience is a hugely valuable read for anyone who has an aspiration to achieve sustainable growth." * Ian Golding, Global Customer Experience Specialist *"Nick and Paul Hague do a brilliant job of tackling a topic that many have written off as impossible - how to deliver a great B2B customer experience. If you're in a B2B business and have customers who you want to delight, this book is a must-read. The Hagues masterfully take the reader through each of the foundational elements that are critical to designing and delivering a great customer experience in an easy-to-understand approach that is supported by customer stories and case studies, making this book a practical guide for your successful B2B customer experience transformation." * Annette Franz, Founder and CEO, CX Journey Inc. *"Too many of the books that are written about customer experience are dominated by insights and stories from B2C companies and markets. Therefore, it's refreshing to find a book that has been written with B2B companies and markets in mind. This is a really useful guide that will help B2B executives understand and apply the fundamental elements of what it takes to deliver a great customer experience." * Adrian Swinscoe, Adviser and Bestselling Author of How to Wow *"There are more B2B companies than B2C companies in the world. Every B2B company needs to be an experience-led business. This book will help you become one." * Blake Morgan, Customer Experience Futurist *"While much has been written about customer experience in the consumer space, the business-to-business sector is typically neglected. The focus on B2B is what makes this book a compelling read. Nick and Paul Hague's vast experience has been detailed in five easily digestible sections that hold the readers hand from 'Why bother?' through to developing strategies and implementation of CX. The case studies where clients share their experiences in their own words help bring the authors concepts to life." * Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Shepard Presentations *"Nick and Paul Hague have done an extraordinary job of capturing every aspect of how to create and maintain world class B2B customer service for any industry or organisation and even to help entrepreneurs figure out how to compete with the big guys. I consider myself an expert on customer service after my 42 years with Hilton Hotels, Marriott International and my final role of running Walt Disney World Operations for 10 years, but I can honestly say I learned some new ways to think about going from average to good to great to greater with customer service. Keep this book on your desk as your go-to resource for creating magic for your customers." * Lee Cockerell, Former Executive Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort *"This book brings the world of B2B CX to life with case studies and data. It's filled with powerful insights that can help B2B companies improve their customer experience." * Peter Weinberg, Head of Development, B2B Institute/LinkedIn *"A goldmine of insights into how to create winning B2B customer experience and its vital role in building loyalty and driving growth. Unlike many B2B texts, Nick and Paul remind us of the importance of emotions to B2B businesses; that 'emotional factors usually trump rational factors when it comes to supplier choice'. This book is powerful support for those who champion emotional intelligence in B2B." * Peter Field, Marketing Consultant *Table of Contents Section - ONE Part one: Why Bother?; Chapter - 01: What is customer experience and what triggers it?; Chapter - 02: The importance of customer experience; Chapter - 03: The Net Promoter Score and customer experience; Section - TWO Part two: A Plan For Delivering Excellent Customer Experience; Chapter - 04: The six pillars of customer experience; Chapter - 05: Staying on track; Chapter - 06: Staying ahead of the competition; Chapter - 07: Drivers of customer experience; Chapter - 08: Customer experience throughout the customer journey; Section - THREE Part three: Turning The Customer Experience Plan Into Action; Chapter - 09: The long and the short of customer experience; Chapter - 10: Selling your customer experience strategy within your company; Chapter - 11: Building a customer experience culture; Chapter - 12: Horses for courses; Chapter - 13: Getting the right people; Section - FOUR Part four: Linking Customer Experience To The 4Ps; Chapter - 14: How your brand affects customer experience; Chapter - 15: How your products affects customer experience; Chapter - 16: How your prices affects customer experience; Chapter - 17: How distribution and the supply chain affects customer experience; Chapter - 18: How advertising and promotions affects customer experience; Section - FIVE Part five: The Role Of IT In Customer Experience; Chapter - 19: Make or break; Chapter - 20: Customer relationship management; Section - SIX Part Six: Moving Forward; Chapter - 21: Continuous improvement in customer experience;

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Book SynopsisDavid N. Barnett has spent the last 12 years as Head of Analysis and Consultancy at NetNames, a leading global provider of online brand protection and domain name strategy, assisting global brands to prevent brand abuse online. David's professional history has allowed him to acquire an understanding not only the requirements of the online brand-protection industry, but also the associated methodologies and underlying technologies. David has worked with clients in a broad range of different industry areas, giving him extensive knowledge of the needs of, and the questions typically asked by, brand owners.Trade Review"This is the ultimate handbook for every online brand protection focused individual - be that a brand owner or a vendor side trusted advisor. It is incredibly comprehensive, outlining all the key areas of importance for those creating a strong online intellectual property and brand protection strategy. Understanding where online brand abuse occurs and knowing how to enforce effectively is the key to having a strong online brand presence. David's book offers an informative breakdown of each area of brand infringement and gives the reader a roadmap to taking the appropriate action. At last we have a hugely valuable and comprehensive dossier of online brand abuse in all its forms and how a company can take appropriate action to combat this abuse. I have worked within the online brand protection world for the last ten years and this book is the first of its kind - comprehensive, educational, advisory and informative. Online Brand Protection demystified for everyone involved in digital brand management." * Lisa Deegan, Online Brand Protection Trusted Advisor; Sales Director Online Brand Protection and Anti-Piracy, MarkMonitor (2006-2014) *"As more and more business moves online, so does criminal activity from fraudsters and counterfeiters. Dr. Barnett's book offers valuable insights written in a clear, accessible style and is highly recommended to professionals in the field of intellectual property - or indeed anyone curious about how brands protect themselves from online threats. As a guru of online brand protection, Dr. Barnett really knows his subject and its inner workings comprehensively." * David Franklin, Global Sales Director, Brand Protection, NetNames *"Understanding brand protection is an opportunity to get a step ahead of the competition. This book demystifies the complexity in this space and David is one of the best to help explain and share examples to bring this to life. I worked with David at NetNames and his deep knowledge and technical expertise in Brand Protection is immense! A very good read, I highly recommend his book to businesses who want to get an edge." * Edwina McDowall COO, NetNames (2012-2016) *"The ever changing internet landscape is often a complex and difficult space to identify and understand a brand's true presence across the various digital streams. The security and brand protection industry has seen a rapid rise in activity and in turn requirements from major global corporates to provide a holistic and clear strategy to protect their intellectual property. "Brand Protection in the Online World" provides a perfect insight into this world and allows anyone from a legal professional through to Bachelor student the insight and detailed view of the industry. An easy reference guide as well as a comprehensive overview of the industry, the script and content is superbly written and is a must for anyone that wishes to gain a foothold into the online brand protection industry." * Tom Smith, Head of Account Management, NetNames *"This is a very important book for any IP legal counsel. David defines brand protection in cyberspace with great professionalism and technical understanding. The online world brings new challenges and new threats. This comprehensive guide helps to mitigate these IP risks and set standards for the best practice." * Tomas Abelovsky, IP Counsel, Swiss Re *"At last, we have a clear comprehensive guide to all things Online Brand Protection! Before Dr. David Barnett's encyclopedic book, brand owners, legal professionals and anyone needing an all-encompassing bible of all the kinds of online threats to brands were left scrambling around only finding incomplete pieces of information here and there. Now, everything you'd need to know on what and how to keep a brand safe in the digital world is in one convenient place. I can't recommend this guide enough if you are in search of the A-Z of brand protection." * Darcy Delich-Coull, Online IP & Social Media Risk Expert, Crisp Thinking *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Domain Names; Chapter - 03: General Brand Use and Abuse; Chapter - 04: E-Commerce Activity and Marketplaces; Chapter - 05: Social Media; Chapter - 06: Online Fraud; Chapter - 07: Digital Piracy; Chapter - 08: Mobile Apps; Chapter - 09: Sponsored-Ad Monitoring; Chapter - 10: Affiliate Monitoring; Chapter - 11: ‘Deep’ and ‘Dark’ Web; Chapter - 12: Additional and Future Areas of Interest

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Book SynopsisHanne Knight is Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Plymouth, UK, where she also leads its Digital and Social Media Marketing MSc. She consults practitioners on sustainability communication and is senior examiner at the Chartered Institute of Marketing.Lizette Vorster is Assistant Professor in Strategic Business Communications at Aarhus University, Denmark. Prior to this, she was Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Northumbria University, UK. She has held a number of senior positions in professional practice, including Head of Marketing and Creative Director.Trade Review"Digital Marketing in Practice is a very comprehensive and easy-to-read resource that will give students the ground knowledge and skills they need to become an effective digital marketer. The impeccable structure, clear signposting, engaging activities and up-to-date case studies and practitioner input are just some of the strengths of this textbook. It is a must-have for any introductory digital marketing course, balancing effectively the core marketing concepts with the latest developments in digital implementation." * Dr. Tana Licsandru, Programme Director, MSc International Marketing and Consumer Psychology, Queen Mary University of London *"Technology is driving Marketing impact like never before. This book adds the missing link for future marketeers on how to use digital technologies responsibly and achieve long-term market development success." * Professor Mark A.A.M. Leenders, Professor of Marketing and Innovation, Graduate School of Business and Law, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia *"The book takes readers on a compelling journey through the digital marketing landscape with a strong focus on the important role of market research." * Lena Hochstrat, Senior Manager, Global Account Development, NielsenIQ Services Germany GmbH *"A valuable resource which gives the reader an all-encompassing review of what aspiring digital marketers need to know. This is not a text that majors solely on the current 'on-trend' digital channels; it instead gives them an overview of critical ideas such as customer journey mapping and digital marketing metrics, all of which written in a manner that helps the reader understand the topics and apply them to practical scenarios." * Dr. David Hart, Associate Professor of Marketing and Deputy Head of Department (Marketing, Operations and Systems), Northumbria University, UK *"This text provides its readers with key insights into the strategic and operational dimensions of digital marketing. The book is a valuable resource for those engaged in and studying and practising digital marketing at all levels. Its focus on responsible and sustainable marketing in the digital world presents a fresh take on the main issues that need to be considered by digital marketers in contemporary business environments." * Dr Phil Megicks, Associate Professor of Marketing, Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK and Chief Examiner, Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards *"This book is a delightful guide full of important information for those who want to understand digital marketing, whether they are students with no prior experience, researchers who want to understand current digital marketing practices, or practitioners looking for best-practice examples and inspiration for their own business." * Professor Dr. Wassili Lasarov, Department of Marketing, Audencia Business School, Nantes, France *"Knight and Vorster provide an interesting and easy-to-read introduction into the field of digital marketing. The comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics, including the highly timely and relevant, but often neglected chapters on responsible digital marketing or the use of technology to achieve sustainable business development." * Professor Dr. Stefan Hoffmann, Department of Marketing, Kiel University, Germany *"Finally, the digital marketing book we all needed! Knight and Vorster have created a must-read for marketing students and anyone who wants to get involved in (digital) marketing. The text is comprehensive without being overwhelming: from digital marketing history to the mysterious crypto, and how to conduct a digital marketing audit, without ignoring ethical, legal, and responsible digital marketer behaviour. This masterpiece is reader-friendly, intuitively structured, easy to follow, and contains relevant examples and comments from practitioners, engaging hands-on activities, and up-to-date case studies. A book worth reading, keeping, and teaching." * Verónica Martín Ruiz, Assistant Professor of Marketing, UMass Amherst, USA *"This is a comprehensive text that delivers all you need to know about digital marketing in practice. The book strikes a good balance between theory and application that is reinforced by the excellent case studies in every chapter. I would highly recommend this book to both undergraduate and postgraduate students." * Michael Kong, Programme Director, HKU SPACE College of Business and Finance, Hong Kong *"I recently read Digital Marketing in Practice. The book stands out from other digital marketing books on the market due to its strong focus on responsible implementation of strategies. The case studies and examples featuring businesses that prioritise responsible digital marketing are a breath of fresh air and provide valuable insights into the real-world applications of these principles. This is a useful resource for students and professionals alike. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in digital marketing while also making a positive impact in their marketing efforts." * Chaka Jones, Digital Marketing Course Leader, School of Games, Film and Animation, Birmingham City University *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Basic concepts and elements of digital marketing; Chapter - 01: Introduction to digital marketing; Chapter - 02: Planning a digital marketing strategy; Chapter - 03: Digital marketing campaigns; Chapter - 04: Accountability in the digital age; Section - TWO: Researching the digital environment; Chapter - 05: The macro environment; Chapter - 06: The micro environment; Chapter - 07: Market segmentation, targeting and positioning; Chapter - 08: Big Data; Section - THREE: Online customer behaviour; Chapter - 09: Primary and secondary data sources; Chapter - 10: The digital consumer; Chapter - 11: Customer journey and experiences; Chapter - 12: Socially responsible consumer behaviour; Chapter - 13: Global Consumer Behaviour; Section - FOUR: Implementing digital marketing; Chapter - 14: Objective setting; Chapter - 15: Marketing mix for the digital world; Chapter - 16: Digital tools, techniques and technology; Chapter - 17: Social media marketing channels and concepts; Chapter - 18: Digital marketing channels and platforms Section - FIVE: Measurement and evaluation; Chapter - 19: Evaluation of digital marketing success – Dashboards and challenges of data-driven marketing; Chapter - 20: Data analytics and metrics; Chapter - 21: Digital marketing audit; Chapter - 22: Managing, testing and improving campaigns; Section - SIX: Legal and ethical considerations; Chapter - 23: Ethical considerations; Chapter - 24: Sustainability in the digital world; Chapter - 25: Legal considerations

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Book SynopsisDeborah Weinswig is the founder and CEO of Coresight Research, a firm which helps retail clients accelerate innovation and growth. Based in New York City, New York, she was previously Managing Director at Citi Research. She is a frequent keynote speaker and sits on the advisory board of the World Retail Congress. Deborah was recognised as a Top Retail Influencer of 2022 by RETHINK Retail. Renee Hartmann is the founder of consulting firm CLA. Based in Lisbon, Portugal she has over 20 years experience in retail, innovation and global expansion, co-founding several companies including C2 Global.Trade Review"A must-read for anyone interested in the massive $25 trillion retail industry. From customer experience to media, payments, loyalty, the impact of Web 3.0 and supply chain, Deborah Weinswig and Renee Hartmann take an incisive and comprehensive look at the trends impacting the sector, while providing a prescient view of what we can expect to see in this ever more complex industry. Truly a superb read which I highly recommend." * Philip Guarino, Board Director, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs *"The last few years have not only presented challenges to the retail industry but also uncovered tremendous opportunities that were never before possible. Next Generation Retail is the ideal guide for early and professional retailers, navigating the myriad of changes in the retail industry to innovate for the future and grab market share." * Guy Yehiav, President, SmartSense *"This book and its authors will change your business and life." * Kay Unger, Kay Unger Design *"When you're connected to Deborah, you are connected to the retail industry. You are connected to the trends. The insights. The possible futures. The up-and-comers. The disruptors. The data. Deborah sets a high bar in the industry and is passionate about challenging while pressing for progress." * Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods, Amazon *"Deborah is one of retail's most dedicated students, offering unique insights from her many years of industry research." * Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Target *"Among the thousands of colleagues I have worked with throughout my career, Renee Hartmann stands out among the very best. She is smart, insightful, thorough, quick, charismatic, and I have watched people young and old, junior and senior, as well as many CEOs, gravitate to her. Next Generation Retail is a treasure trove of insight for anyone wanting to build a retail business while attracting, converting and retaining consumers along the way. This is a mustread for anyone operating, or looking to run, a retail business." * Scott Kronick, Senior Advisor and Former CEO of Ogilvy Public Relations, Asia Pacific *"I had known Deb for 15 years when I first experienced her as a top Wall Street retail analyst. Her take on the consumer and investor was always deeply rooted in data mining, and her sage wisdom on strategy was a distinguishing element of her coverage. I have always been impressed with her critical thinking prowess and how she approaches our industry with a high learning orientation, be that with retail technology, supply chain, or data analytics. Her expanded view of the global economy has also influenced her perspective on sustainability and the transformative trends that retailers must get right in the future. This book is a must read for retail professionals and what lies ahead." * Jeff Gennette, CEO and Chairman, Macy’s *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – The changing nature of today’s consumer; Section - ONE: Reaching consumers in new ways; Chapter - 01: Unlocking the metaverse; Chapter - 02: Livestreaming; Chapter - 03: New channels - Instant commerce; Chapter - 04: Connecting with Gen Z and Gen Alpha using their language; Chapter - 05: Creating compelling content to drive commerce; Section - TWO: Monetizing consumers with innovative models; Chapter - 06: Creating retail media to monetize consumer traffic; Chapter - 07: To NFT or not?; Chapter - 08: Bringing blockchain to retail; Chapter - 09: Unique collaborations and crossovers to drive energy and sales; Chapter - 10: Monetizing retail data while maintaining customer trust; Chapter - 11: Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for retail optimization; Section - THREE: What’s ahead? The future outlook for retail; Chapter - 12: What’s ahead?; Chapter - 13: Creating your roadmap

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Book SynopsisPhilip Kotler is one of the world's leading authors in Marketing. He is the S.C.Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (Emeritus). He has also been a consultant to major US and foreign companies, including IBM, General Electric, and Michelin, and has served as a member of many advisory boards. He has been the author and co-author of over thirty books and has published over 150 articles in leading journals, including Harvard Business Review, Management Science, and Journal of Marketing Research. Kevin Lane Keller is the E. B. Osborn Professor of Marketing and Senior Associate Dean for Marketing and Communications at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. His research has been published numerous times in all the major marketing journals and has received numerous awards for his research accomplishments, having published over 120 papersTable of ContentsPART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT Defining Marketing for the New Realities Marketing Planning and Management PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET Analyzing Consumer Markets Analyzing Business Markets Conducting Marketing Research PART III: DEVELOPING A WINNING MARKETING STRATEGY Identifying Market Segments and Target Customers Crafting a Customer Value Proposition and Positioning PART IV: DESIGNING VALUE Designing and Managing Products Designing and Managing Services Building Strong Brands Managing Pricing and Sales Promotions PART V: COMMUNICATING VALUE Managing Marketing Communications Designing an Integrated Marketing Campaign in the Digital Age Personal Selling and Direct Marketing PART VI: DELIVERING VALUE Designing and Managing Distribution Channels Managing Retailing PART VII: MANAGING GROWTH Driving Growth in Competitive Markets Developing New Market Offerings Building Customer Loyalty Tapping into Global Markets Socially Responsible Marketing

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Book SynopsisJaywant Singh is Professor of Marketing and Head of Digital and Data Driven Marketing Department at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK. His research is in the areas of branding and consumer behaviour.Paurav Shukla is Professor of Marketing and Head of Research at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK. His research interests include luxury branding and marketing, cross-cultural consumer behaviour, and international marketing.

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Book SynopsisHave you been challenged to refresh or fix your brand to reach new buyers and grow revenue? Are you wondering where to start and what it takes to do it successfully? Strengthening your brand will create value for your business. But too often rebrands are done the wrong way, and the expected revenue doesn't follow. You can't afford to wing it. Rebrand Right is a practical guide to help you diagnose, then define and deliver changes to your brand, marketing and experience to grow your business. Start by understanding the four brand factors that drive growth and diagnose where your problem really lies. Then work your way through step by step, from brand strategy and identity, to marketing, implementation and experience. Based on 50 years of experience with over 90 B2B and B2C brands, this is a definitive guide to modern rebranding. Let's get your rebrand right. Rachel Fairley and Sarah Robb have dedicated their careers to strengthening brands. They have worked with over 90 B2B and B2C brands, across 100+ countries and many industries, as marketing leaders and brand strategists. Their practical, supportive, tried-and-tested approach gives marketers the clarity they need to rebrand with confidence. They are the co-founders of Rebrand Right Academy.

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Book SynopsisWinner of a 2009 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Prize. Notably flexible and brief, the A3 report has proven to be a key tool In Toyota’s successful move toward organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement, especially within its engineering and R&D organizations. The power of the A3 report, however, derives not from the report itself, but rather from the development of the culture and mindset required for the implementation of the A3 system.In Understanding A3 Thinking, the authors first show that the A3 report is an effective tool when it is implemented in conjunction with a PDCA-based management philosophy. Toyota views A3 Reports as just one piece in their PDCA management approach. Second, the authors show that the process leading to the development and management of A3 reports is at least as important as the reports themselves, because of the deep learning and professional development that occurs in the process. And finally, the authors provide a number of examples as well as some very practical advice on how to write and review A3 reports.Table of ContentsA Basis for Managerial Effectiveness. 3A Thinking. The Problem-Solving 3A Report. The Proposal 3A Report. The Status 3A Report. Supporting Structures. Conclusion. Appendix A “Reducing Bill Drop Time” Problem-Solving 3A Report. Appendix B “Practical.

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Book SynopsisPurna Virji is a globally renowned content strategist and Principal Consultant, Content Solutions at LinkedIn. She previously led global learning and thought leadership programs for Microsoft and is an award-winning former journalist. Virji is a top-rated international keynote speaker and has been featured in The Drum, TNW, Marketing Land and Adweek. She has also been recognized as an Adweek Young Influential, was crowned the Search Personality of the Year by the US Search Awards and was named the most influential PPC Expert in the world by PPC Hero.Trade Review"There are few people out there that understand content marketing and how it drives business impact more than Purna Virji. Her book brings together decades of experience in one of the fastest evolving and most critical areas of marketing today. Not only will you walk away with a better understanding of how we got to where we are, but a step-by-step plan on how to create, deliver and measure content that won't just drive growth, but will build a brand your customers will love and advocate for on your behalf." * Joanna Lord, Global CMO & Marketing Advisor *"If there's someone who we can all learn from about high impact content marketing, that is Purna! She's one of the savviest, most experienced, well-rounded, empathetic digital marketers I know, who has developed some of the most compelling content I've ever read." * Aleyda Solis, International SEO Consultant & Founder, Orainti *"Less is more and relevancy is key. In typical Purna-style with some hilarious examples, this book makes content marketing easy to apply with timeless principles. A must read for every marketer to remind us that despite sophisticated technology and algorithms, it's still about people." * Mascha Driessen, Vice President, Continental Europe Microsoft Advertising *"High-Impact Content Marketing is a thoroughly enjoyable and eminently readable guide for content and marketing professionals who are navigating this moment of singular change. Just as AI powered by large language models disrupts the industry, Purna Virji has created the essential manual to help content professionals not just navigate the storm, but to thrive in a world where behavioural science and human empathy will be the superpowers that help content professionals stay ahead of the machines. The book is chock full of useful tips, inspirational anecdotes, and practical frameworks to help even the most skilled communicators thrive in a changing world. Truly, a must read for content marketing professionals!" * Keith Boyd, Senior Director, Employee Experience, Microsoft *"Content marketing has no end. It always has room for fine tuning to stay competitive and to adapt the market shifts. This book is a comprehensive ultimate guide for the content marketer at any level. It covers the causes and effects, and solutions for a variety of scenarios. Keep it within your reach at work." * Motoko Hunt, President, International Search Marketing Consulting, AJPR *"High-Impact Content Marketing is a game-changing guide that offers a fresh, holistic perspective on content creation and strategy, drawing from Purna's extensive experience in diverse industries and roles. With its practical, easy-to-apply and evergreen principles, this book paves the way for a new, more zen approach to marketing that transcends content marketing alone. Its focus on creativity, trust, empathy and leveraging AI to amplify our humanity makes High-Impact Content Marketing the essential guide for marketers seeking to connect, empower and inspire in a fast-paced digital world." * Jenise Uehara, CEO, Search Engine Journal *"I am thrilled to endorse Purna Virji's ground-breaking book on content marketing, which couldn't have come at a more opportune time. As the world of marketing continually evolves, it is essential for marketers to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changing needs of their customers. This book, with its focus on practicability, analysis and customer needs provides a refreshing perspective on how to future-proof your content marketing strategy." * Prof. Dr. Sepita Ansari Pir Seraei, Professor of Digital Marketing, Hochschule für angewandtes Management *"I learned my favourite metric from Purna - ROTS - return on time spent. Purna's ideas have been battle tested for years across a multitude of industries. This book is sure to become your go to guide for building sustainable, high return-on-effort content." * Aaron Levy, VP of Paid Search, Tinuiti *"The ultimate reference guide for content marketing planning and execution. The frameworks here can scale up or down and apply to any industry, a must have for teams of one or one hundred." * Elizabeth Marsten, Vice President, Commerce Strategic Services at Tinuiti *"Purna's book is a game-changer for anyone looking to bridge the gap between content creators and the c-suite. Having watched her in action, I know that Purna has the unique ability to help audiences understand the value of content in the long-term, taking an empathic, audience-focused approach that challenges readers to think beyond what Google wants and instead focus on what's right for the searcher. The real-world examples make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to communicate effectively with executives and solve the right problems with the right content at the right time. In a world full of quick tips and tricks, this book grounds you in an approach that should stand the test of time, that's why I would consider this a must read. Tricks come and go, understanding how to solve problems for customers and communicating that value to inspire action does not." * Wil Reynolds, VP Innovation, Seer Interactive *"This isn't a traditional content marketing book. Purna Virji covers everything from step-by-step audience anthropology to competitive analysis, to specific creative tactics, to distribution. It's a perfect guide for new content strategists and old pros who are looking to reset." * Ian Lurie, Digital Marketing Consultant *Table of Contents Section - Section 1: Evolve or Perish with the Status Quo Chapter - 01: Why it's time to reinvent and future-proof your approach to content marketing Chapter - 02: The must-haves for long-term content marketing success Chapter - 03: Needs analysis: How you'll build a strong foundation Section - Section 2: Build the Right Foundation for High Impact Chapter - 04: The GIFTED way to figure out internal needs Chapter - 05: How to conduct a powerful, conversion-driving customer needs analysis Chapter - 06: Decode the competitive landscape with a competitor content audit Section - Section 3: Design a High-Impact Strategy Chapter - 07: High-impact strategy and measurement planning Chapter - 08: High-impact brainstorming: How the best ideas are born Chapter - 09: Mine, combine, refine: Simple strategies to optimize your brainstorming Section - Section 4: Create and Distribute the High-Impact Way Chapter - 10: Make inclusion the default Chapter - 11: Time-proven copywriting strategies to keep people reading on and on Chapter - 12: Build with distribution in mind: Less effort. More impact.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Gold Axiom Business Book Award 2024 in the Philanthropy / Non Profit / Sustainability category.A Top 10 Best New Management Book for 2024 (Thinkers50)Tech For Good reveals how Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies will help solve the world's greatest challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, inequality, and poverty. Tech For Good presents a unique perspective on how business can successfully apply advanced technologies in a purpose-driven manner while unlocking new markets and seizing business opportunities. Packed with 75 real-life business cases of companies from all over the world, this inspiring book unfolds a compelling narrative about how businesses commercially synergize technology and sustainability. The purpose of this book is to imagine the unprecedented possibilities advanced technologies offer business to drive sustainable growth. Tech for Good will be vital for realizing our Global Table of Contents1. Tech for Good 2. AI and Data 3. 3D Printing 4. Robotics 5. Advanced Materials 6. Extended Realities 7. Autonomous Vehicles and Drones 8. Blockchain 9. Space 10. Scaling Tech for Good

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Book SynopsisGet to know the activities, processes and people involved in wholesaling and its crucial role in the wider fashion industry. From working with fashion vendors and trend forecasting companies, to navigating trade shows, and working in different territories, Fashion Wholesaling is the ultimate guide to an often overlooked but rewarding career path.Clearly illustrated case studies and industry-focused exercises put the journey from apparel factory to retailer into a practical, real-world context for anyone looking for a way into the business of fashion.Trade ReviewInvaluable in detailing the ins and outs of fashion wholesaling. It combines theory and practice in a thought-provoking way that allows the student to envision their own entry and success in the field! -- Jaye Thompson, Professor & Interim Director of Retail Merchandising, University of Minnesota, USATable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The Fashion Wholesale Business Wholesale Selling as a Career Option Structural Overview of the Fashion Industry Types of Wholesale Sales Reps Vendor-Rep Contracts Resources, Activities and Further Reading 2. Fashion Vendors and Wholesale Customers Wholesale Vendors Fashion Vendors The Implications of Scale Brand Goals Wholesale Customers Building a Customer Base Resources, Activities and Further Reading 3. The Wholesale Selling Environment Different Types of Selling Environments Fashion Trade Shows Trend Forecasting Companies Resources, Activities and Further Reading 4. The Wholesale Fashion Selling Process Making the Sales Presentation Sales Territories Forecasting Sales After the Order is Written Resources, Activities and Further Reading 5. Trends in Fashion Wholesale Selling The Changing Environment for Retailers and Wholesalers Trends in Fashion Wholesale Selling Wholesale Internet Selling Theories of Fashion Market Changes Resources, Activities and Further Reading Conclusion Glossary Bibliography

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Book SynopsisStop pushing productsand start cultivating relationships with the right customers.If you read nothing else on marketing that delivers competitive advantage, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you reinvent your marketing by putting itand your customersat the center of your business.Leading experts such as Ted Levitt and Clayton Christensen provide the insights and advice you need to: Figure out what business you're really in Create products that perform the jobs people need to get done Get a bird's-eye view of your brand's strengths and weaknesses Tap a market that's larger than China and India combined Deliver superior value to your B2B customers End the war between sales and marketing

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a broad introduction to the field of pricing as a tactical function in the daily operations of the firm and a toolbox for implementing and solving a wide range of pricing problems.Beyond the theoretical perspectives offered by most textbooks in the field, Essentials of Pricing Analytics supplements the concepts and models covered by demonstrating practical implementations using the highly accessible Excel software, analytical tools, real-life examples and global case studies. The book covers topics on fundamental pricing theory, break-even analysis, price sensitivity, empirical estimations of priceâresponse functions, price optimisation, markdown optimisation, hedonic pricing, revenue management, the use of big data, simulation, and conjoint analysis in pricing decisions, and ethical and legal considerations.This is a uniquely accessible and practical text for advanced undergraduate, MBA and postgraduate students of pricing strategy, entreprenTrade Review“A refreshingly new approach to the teaching of pricing from a very practical point of view.”Nicholas Perdikis, Professor of International business, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK“This book explains the impact of pricing on companies’ profit in a highly accessible way. Excel examples help readers to further deepen their understanding of these topics. I highly recommend this book to anybody who wants to learn the basics of pricing analytics in a very short time.”Peter Molnar, Associate Professor at University of Stavanger, Norway“More and more businesses are embracing analytics. But not everyone can afford a price analytics software. This book is a good way to get started, learn, and practice the pricing fundamentals. The ‘cookbook’ approach breaks down the barriers to getting started. Now every business professional can start answering real pricing questions by using a tool they are familiar with.”Stephan M. Liozu, Chief Value Officer of Thales Group“Essentials of Pricing Analytics is a valuable and original contribution to the pricing literature. Managers and academics will appreciate up-to-date tools that enable them to estimate demand curves, optimize prices and increase profits. Highly recommended.”Andreas Hinterhuber, Associate Professor of Marketing, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, ItalyTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of price theory 3. Segmentation and price differentiation 4. Break-even analysis 5. Price sensitivity and willingness-to-pay 6. Empirical estimations of price-response functions 7. Price optimization 8. Case study: Optimal prices of movie theatre tickets 9. Markdown optimization 10. The hedonic pricing model 11. Revenue Management 12. Big Data and pricing analytics 13. Monte Carlo simulation for pricing decisions 14. Conjoint analysis for pricing decisions 15. Acceptance, ethics and the law

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Book SynopsisThe newest, most successful strategies for landing the saleâbased on the latest discoveries in neuroscience and consumer psychology BrainScripts for Sales Success explains consumer psychology to teach you how to personalize and enhance an approach and use basic, primal responses that are subtle but extremely effective.You'll learn how to use the powerful emotion of fear to convince stubborn prospects, make prospective customers successfully demonstrate the product inside their heads before they spend a penny to buy it, use speaking patterns that build desire for the product or service, and much more."A masterpiece! This is one of those rare books that I wish wouldn't get published. This gem will become the new sales bible."Dr. Joe Vitale, author of Hypnotic Writing and There's A Customer Born Every MinuteâœRead it and sell moreâitâs just that simple.âRoger Dawson, author of Secrets of Power NegotiatingTable of ContentsDrew’s Welcome Message xiAcknowledgments xvPreface xviiChapter 1 Introducing Consumer Psychology to Sales 1Chapter 2 The BrainScripts X-Ray: Here’s What the Inside of Your Prospect’s Brain Looks Like 7Chapter 3 BrainScripts: 21 Hidden Principles of Consumer Psychology for Winning Customers and Smashing Sales Records 15BrainScript 1 The Psychology of Inoculation:How to Use Devilishly Effective Preemptive Strikes to Quash Your Competition 16BrainScript 2 The Psychology of Sensory-Specific Language: How to Direct Hollywood-Style Movies Inside Your Prospects’ Heads 25BrainScript 3 The Psychology of Credibility Transfer:How to Borrow Believability from Others toEnhance Your Own 31BrainScript 4 The Psychology of the T-Model:How to Craft Your Pitch for Your Prospects’ Stage of Awareness 42BrainScript 5 The Psychology of Social Proof:How to Tap into a Prospect’s Survival Mechanism to Turn Mistrust into Sales 48BrainScript 6 The Psychology of Fear:How to Scare Up More Sales 59BrainScript 7 The Psychology of the Means-End Chain:How to Sell More by Accessing Your Prospect’s Value System 71BrainScript 8 The Elaboration Likelihood Model:How to Use Two Different Persuasion Styles and When to Use Each One 82BrainScript 9 The Psychology of Belief Reranking:How to Change the Way Your Prospects Think About Your Product 93BrainScript 10 The Psychology of Comparison:How to Profit from Peer Pressure 107BrainScript 11 The Psychology of Liking:How to Make Prospects Like You and Hand You Their Money 118BrainScript 12 The Psychology of Authority:How to Crack the Code of Credibility 128BrainScript 13 The Psychology of Reciprocation:How to Use Obligation to Stimulate Action 132BrainScript 14 The Psychology of Commitment/Consistency:How to Make It Uncomfortable for Them Not to Buy 136BrainScript 15 The Psychology of Scarcity:How to Use Real or Perceived Limitations to Stimulate Action 140BrainScript 16 The Psychology of Examples VersusStatistics: How to Know Which to Use and When 145BrainScript 17 The Psychology of Message Organization:How Simplicity Can Boost Your Sales 150BrainScript 18 The Psychology of Ego Morphing:How to Get Prospects to Identify with Your Products 160BrainScript 19 The Psychology of Redundancy:How to Use It to Make Your Message tick Like Epoxy 171BrainScript 20 The Psychology of Message Sidedness:How Pulling Back the Horse’s Lips Can ncrease Desire for Your Product 175BrainScript 21 The Psychology of the Length-Implies-Strength Heuristic: It Must Be True Because He’s Saying So Much 181Epilogue 185Index 190About the Author 199

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Book SynopsisPat Hutchinson established Quadrant 1 International and is currently Sales and Marketing Director at the company.  Using NLP techniques long before she ever trained as an NLP trainer, Pat developed sales teams across the world including Europe, Asia and North America. Pat has since incorporated this experience into her NLP business teaching and currently uses NLP to help people in business.Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Introduction: Think, act and sell! 01 Selling in the twenty-first century 02 Building strong relationships 03 How clients make decisions 04 Aligning with your role, your clients and your organisation 05 Believing your way to success 06 What are you aiming for? 07 Rapport gets you everywhere 08 The elegant language of sales 09 Using frames to keep control 10 Selling to groups 11 The NLP sales process Index

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Book SynopsisRichard Hall is Chairman of RH&A and Showcase Presentations Limited. He has written several books for Pearson, including Brilliant Business Creativity, Brilliant Marketing and The Secrets of Success at Work. His background is in marketing and advertising and he now specialises in executive mentoring, team building and strategic consulting. Table of ContentsAbout the author Author's acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: CHANGES IN EXPECTATIONS 1 Changes, technology, the media and you 2 This is your career we’re talking about 3 Really understanding your audience Part 2: KNOWING YOURSELF HELPS YOU IMPROVE 4 Fear - how to understand and control it 5 The five levels of mastering presenting Part 3: THE PRESENTER'S TOOLKIT 6 The context of the presentation 7 How to write a brilliant story 8 How to give your story colour 9 How to illustrate your presentation 10 Giving a brilliant performance Part 4: HOW TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE IMPACTS ON PRESENTATIONS 11 Technology is here to make us more powerful 12 Technique: learning from the best – the X Factor Part 5: HOW TO BE COME BRILLIANT - PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER 13 Moving from good to brilliant &nb

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Book SynopsisBringing together theories and concepts from brand management, consumer culture theory, marketing, communications, and design, this book provides an understanding of how organisations can successfully develop, market, and manage their brands. It draws extensively from scholarly research published in social sciences and humanities to provide a detailed discussion of the process of brand management and development.This book explores how organisations can design brand identities, develop brand marketing programmes, measure brand performance, and sustain brand equity, combining psychological, sociological, cultural, and management perspectives. It provides numerous examples that contextualise theory, enabling the reader to understand how past and present branding campaigns and strategies can be deconstructed, analysed, and evaluated, using these theoretical insights.With end-of-chapter case studies on Burberry, Juventus F.C., Pukka Herbs, Trade Review"Insightful and distinctive, it provides a comprehensive overview of brands that balances knowledge and practice that will be useful to anyone interested in brands and their management. A particular strength is the way the book offers a rich context for understanding brands, drawing from culture, design, and history, as well as clear guidance for developing and communicating brands." Jonathan Schroeder, William A. Kern Professor of Communications, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA "Branding continues to be an extremely important topic in business. This book covers all the angles of branding in superb ways, from value creation and communications to brand strategy and brand futures. An essential book for anybody who must know about brands now and going forward."Bernd Schmitt, Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School, USA Table of Contents1. Introduction: History and the Importance of Brands 2. Developing Brand Equity, Positioning, Personality, and Values 3. Creating Brand Identity: Brand Aesthetics and Symbolism 4. Brand Communications and the Attention Economy 5. Holistic Brand Experiences and Emotional Branding 6. Consumer Collectives, Brand Avoidance, and Political Consumption 7. Brand Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainable Consumption 8. Brand Performance and Metrics 9. Brand Growth: Brand Architecture and Brand Extensions 10. Brand Futures: Technology and Innovation in Branding Strategies

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Book SynopsisProfessor Malcolm McDonald is a global leading authority on marketing. He was until recently Professor of Marketing and Deputy Director at Cranfield University School of Management, and is now an Emeritus Professor at the University as well as being an Honorary Professor at Warwick Business School and Academic Advisor at the Oxford College of Marketing. He has consulted many major companies in strategic marketing and is Chairman of numerous companies for some of the world's leading multinationals. He has written more than 40 books including the best-selling Marketing Plans: How to prepare them, how to use them.Trade Review"Once again Professor McDonald has captured the essence of world class marketing planning which is applicable to both the SME and the MNC. His razor sharp focus looks at markets based on the needs of customers and identifying profitable market segments, which whilst logically intuitive, requires a mind-set shift for companies who often focus on forecasts and budgets first in their planning. He takes the reader through a step-by-step process to make these changes in approaching real market understanding and planning to capture value. Highly readable and practical!" * Siobhan McAleer, Commercial Director, Irish Management Institute *"This book is essential reading for all small businesses wanting to write a marketing plan that works effectively across your organisation, achieves growth and maximises commercial profits. For the last 20 years, I have worked with SMEs and Venture Capitalists, created and sold companies, and now specialise in supporting small enterprises with a marketing strategy that is measured and delivers exceptional return on investment. This book will save business owners consultancy fees (and allow them to ask suppliers the right questions), as well as help marketing agencies and marketers deliver significantly beyond their existing performance." * Kelvin Golding FCIM, Chartered Institute of Marketing Small Business Ambassador and Regional Chairman *"This excellent book clearly describes how to create winning strategies. As an owner and manager of an SME who has attended Malcolm's classes and worked with him delivering programmes, I can vouch it works. Major profitable growth can be achieved in a short period leaving competitors in your wash. This is a must read for any owners or managers serious on business growth." * Stewart Barnes, Managing Director, Quolux *"A helpful, useful and information-packed, extensively revised second edition of this practical guide to marketing planning. Whether you are working on advertising, sales promotion or other elements within the marketing fold, you will get something out of this book!" * Darren Ingram, Journalist, Editor & Consultant, Darren Ingram Media *Table of Contents Section - 01: Let’s get real; Section - 02: Getting rid of that big managerial nonsense; Section - 03: Understand the real meaning of customer value; Section - 04: A very practical way to begin planning a profitable future; Section - 05: Market segmentation; Section - 06: What do our customers want?; Section - 07: How to set marketing objectives; Section - 08: How to set marketing strategies; Section - 09: A step-by-step strategic planning system; Section - 10: How to deal with adversity;

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xvii Preface xxi About the Author xxv 1 Introduction to Sales 1 Do Not Listen to Respond, Listen to Learn 4 Asking Intelligent Questions 4 Mindset 5 The Lesson 7 The Whale 8 Tenacity 18 Why Do People Buy? 25 2 It Is Not Just About the Destination 29 3 Give, and You Shall Gain 37 4 Every Second Counts 43 5 Preparation 51 Preparation for a Call 57 The A–Z of Success 61 Prepare for a Meeting 71 6 My Best Sales Lesson Yet 77 7 Motivation 91 Reflect on Past Triumphs 99 8 Building Rapport 105 What Is Rapport? 105 Using Keywords 114 The Two Golden Rules of Rapport 116 9 Who Is Your Ideal Client? 123 Building Your Hit List 128 Strategic Alliances 129 How to Be Seen as the Expert in Their Field 132 10 Getting Past the Gatekeepers 139 Voice Mails 144 11 Smart Calling 147 Funnelling Process 157 12 Direct Marketing 159 13 I Only Have Capacity for Seven Clients 171 14 Questioning 183 Tag- On Questions 187 Statement Question 188 Opinion Question 188 Replay Question 188 Clarification Question 189 Future Pace Question 189 Pain Questions 190 Benchmarking Question 191 Decision- Maker Questions 191 Thought- Provoking Questions 192 Discovery Questions 193 Why Do We Ask Closed- Ended Questions? 194 15 Listening 195 A Smart Salesperson Listens to Emotions, Not Facts 195 Limit the Time You Speak 196 Reflective Listening 196 Tag- On Questions 197 Improving Active Listening Skills 199 Opportunity Antenna 201 Listening to What Is ‘Not’ Shared 202 Listen to Learn 206 16 As Nike Says, ‘Just Do It’ 209 17 Conducting a Meeting 213 18 Proposals 219 19 Selling with NLP 223 What Is NLP? 223 How People Buy 228 NLP Epistemology – The Communication Model 229 Internal Representation 229 Selling to Visual Learners 233 Selling to Auditory Learners 234 Selling to Kinaesthetic Learners 234 Selling to a Group 235 20 Handle the Person, Not the Objection 239 Why Do You Think People Object? 240 What Do We Do if the Client Has an Objection? 241 Market Is Not Good at the Moment (Property) 242 Bad Experience 243 Need to Speak to My Partner 244 I Am Happy with My Current Supplier 245 Your Product Is too Expensive 249 Send Me Information 250 Your Competitor, Who Is Very Similar to You, Is Cheaper 251 21 Positive Words and Language 253 22 Lead Generation 259 Lead Generation Ideas If You Work in Recruitment 263 Pipeline 264 23 Gaining Referrals 267 24 FAB Selling 275 25 Cross- Selling and Upselling 283 Create the Need and Fill It 285 26 Handling Rejection 289 27 Six Components of Success 293 Talent 294 28 Negotiations 297 Rule 1 300 Rule 2 302 Rule 3 302 Rule 4 303 Rule 5 304 Rule 6 305 Rule 7 305 Rule 8 306 Rule 9 306 Sell the Difference 307 29 Time Management 309 Unnecessary Meetings 316 Elephant Tasks 316 30 Gaining Commitment and Closing 319 Examples of Some Closing Techniques 322 31 Howlers 329 My First B2B Sales Job 329 My First Field Meeting 330 Call Centre Selling Gas and Electric 331 Double Glazing 336 Door- to- Door Sales 338 32 Conclusion 341 Complimentary Resources 343 Tony Morris International 345 Mention of Studies or Research 347 Book Mentions 349 References 349 Book Mentions 350 Index 351

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the different environmental strategies adopted in the football world to foster sustainability.The authors lay out useful insights, both for scholars and practitioners, to improve good governance in football organisations by empowering environmental organisational and operational actions. As well as examining practical methods of implementing green initiatives, the book discusses their added value from different perspectives including football fans, football managers and policymakers. By identifying the most important green actions for the dissemination of environmentally friendly behaviours at both individual and organisational levels, the book demonstrates how football organisations can use operational and organisational methods to develop an environmental sustainability strategy. The book contributes to developing the role of the football world by covering different facets of sustainability such as the circular econTable of Contents1 Perspective on environmental management in the frame of sport social responsibility; 2 Environmental sustainability in football; 3 Organisational and operational environmental management in football; 4 Environmental certifications for football organisations; 5 Life cycle assessment as a support for sustainable football; 6 Climate change and circular economy in football organisations; 7 Green marketing, environmental communication and greenwashing in football; 8 Fostering behavioural changes in football fans

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Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Introduction to Sport Marketing is a clear, straightforward, and concise introduction to the theory and practice of sport marketing, and the only sport marketing textbook you will ever need.Built around a step-by-step framework for developing effective sport marketing plans, and full of real-world, international cases, data, and examples, the text helps students to develop the essential skills and subject knowledge required to thrive in today's fast-paced sport industry. It covers sport marketing at all levels, from grassroots and community sport to international mega-events, and across all sectors from professional sport to public and not-for-profit organisations. Leading the reader through the marketing process, from analysis and setting a strategy to planning the marketing mix, implementation, and evaluation, the text introduces the products, services, distribution channels, and stakeholders that generate value, incl

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a broad overview of how sustainability reporting has grown, how it is used now, and where it is heading.Daily, we encounter concepts such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability reporting, sustainability accounting, environmental reports, corporate citizenship or environmental management systems, or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures. Accounting for Sustainability decodes this terminology by offering an accessible introduction that explores sustainability reporting from both internal and external perspectives. It begins with an overview of key terms and theories, followed by chapters on financial management, sustainability standards, accounting communication, and capital markets. This new edition has been fully revised and expanded with four new chapters, including coverage of the EUâs Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the global efforts of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). It also includes critical reflections on digitalisation, standard-setting, and assurance.With learning outcomes and study questions embedded in each chapter, this book will be of great interest to students of sustainability reporting and accounting, as well as practitioners taking related professional accreditations.

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Book SynopsisBridge the gap between business and design to improve the customer experience Businesses thrive when they can engage customers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Context 13 Thinking about Design 16 Thinking about Business 38 Thinking about Change 50 Thinking about Experience Design 62 Frameworks and Tools 85 Brand Frameworks and Tools 88 Product/Service Frameworks and Tools 102 Customer Journey Framework 132 Putting It Together 166 Moving Forward 173 Getting Business to Act on Experience Design 178 Working with Vendors 196 Final Thoughts 209 Notes 213 Acknowledgments 219 Index 223

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Book SynopsisGrow your account list with an effective account-based marketing strategy Buyers have changed the B2B marketing game. Account-Based Marketing For Dummies is here to give you the tools to transform your current approach to find, reach, and engage with your potential customers on their terms to meet their ever-changing demands. Packed with expert tips and step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to analyze current data to identify the accounts with the biggest ROI opportunities and execute effective, account-specific techniques that get results. This practical guide takes the intimidation out of account-based marketing in today''s highly digitized world. You''ll be armed with the knowledge you need to increase your reach in real time, giving you greater exposure to other decision-makers and influencers within an account. You''ll discover how, through a combination of marketing technology and online advertising, your messages can be displayeTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 4 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Getting Started with Account-based Marketing 7 Chapter 1: Introducing the Basics of Account-Based Marketing 9 Defining Account-Based Marketing 10 Pouring leads into the funnel 10 Moving away from lead-based marketing 12 Flipping the Funnel 14 Identifying your best-fit contacts 15 Expanding contacts into accounts 16 Engaging accounts on their terms 16 Creating customer advocates 17 Chapter 2: Making the Case for Account-Based Marketing 19 Understanding Why B2B Companies Need Account-Based Marketing 20 Measuring leads is no longer enough 22 Maximizing your marketing efforts 22 Starting the Conversation about ABM 23 Investing your resources the right way 23 Supporting sales productivity 23 Influencing customer sentiment 26 Driving More Revenue from Account-Based Marketing 28 Generating qualified opportunities 29 Closing more new business 29 Preventing customer churn 30 Chapter 3: Aligning Sales and Marketing 31 Setting the Right Marketing Goals 32 Changing the B2B game 33 Creating a message that works for sales 35 Driving Revenue through Teamwork 36 Selling the dream 37 Building your “A” team 38 Renewing the Vows between Marketing and Sales 40 Connecting to marketing 41 Talking to your sales team 41 Setting realistic expectations 42 Playing to your strengths 44 Chapter 4: Selecting Tools 45 Understanding Marketing Technology 46 Determining your MarTech needs 46 Assessing your resources 48 Building a MarTech Stack 48 Defining your digital presence 54 Setting Up Your Platforms 54 Integrating your software 54 Managing ABM tools 56 Tying everything back to an account 57 Types of Marketing Activities 58 Advertising 58 Social 59 Events 59 Direct mail 60 Content 61 Webinars 63 Email 64 Calls 66 Part 2: Identifying Accounts for Marketing 67 Chapter 5: Targeting Your Best-Fit Accounts 69 Focusing on the Right Market 70 Specifying the industry 70 Sizing the company 71 Segmenting by industry and company size 71 Creating an Ideal Customer Profile 72 Determining your ICP 73 Crafting personas 74 Understanding personas’ motivations 75 Making a Value Proposition 76 Differentiating value based on roles 76 Tailoring your message 76 Remembering everyone is different 76 Building Your List of Target Accounts 77 Starting with a tiered list of companies 77 Applying your ICP to the company list 78 Laser-focusing on best-fit 80 Prospecting within accounts 80 Chapter 6: Fueling the Account-Based Marketing Engine 81 Managing Your Existing CRM Data 82 Leveraging your customer data 82 Comparing customers with your ICP 84 Figuring out what you can use 84 Obtaining New Data on Target Accounts 84 Gathering the right data 85 Acquiring correct company information 85 Finding the right people in those companies 87 Utilizing predictive analytics 89 Creating New Accounts 91 Completing a full profile 92 Avoiding duplicate accounts 92 Assigning new accounts to owners 94 Protecting Data Quality 95 Profiling your data records 96 Determining whether your data is bad 97 Updating account information 98 Chapter 7: Qualifying Your Target Accounts 99 Gauging Interest 100 Comparing inbound and outbound activities 100 Discovering BANT 100 Asking the right qualification questions 101 Intending to buy 103 Converting Accounts to Opportunities 104 Nurturing or converting 104 Monitoring activities for buying signals 104 Triggering at the right time 105 Communicating with your accounts 106 Qualifying a Revenue Opportunity 106 Examining the account’s journey 107 Agreeing on sales-ready opportunities 108 Building a full view of an account 109 Finding multiple opportunities within one account 109 Part 3: Expanding Contacts Into Accounts 111 Chapter 8: Reaching the Right People in Target Accounts 113 Preparing Your Account-Specific Plan 114 Finding the right stakeholders 114 Enabling your champion 117 Pointing out potential detractors 118 Discovering your power sponsor 118 Using Tools for Expansion 119 Selecting the right software 119 Avoiding manual data entry 121 Continuing to expand accounts 121 Adding Contacts to an Account 121 Appending more contact data to accounts 122 Writing out your organizational chart 122 Working with new contacts during the sales process 123 Identifying buying centers 123 Chapter 9: Using Marketing Automation for Your Account Strategy 125 Strategizing Your Expansion Tactics 126 Nurturing for inbound vs outbound 126 Monitoring marketing activities 130 Filtering for the right contacts 131 Advancing from initial touch to account nurture 134 Learning the Fundamentals of Scoring and Grading 135 Scoring based on activities 135 Combining scores for a single account 137 Grading based on best fit 137 Flowing Data Back into Your CRM 138 Integrating your platforms 139 Assigning tasks and follow-up 139 Determining the next steps 140 Chapter 10: Distilling the Key Roles of “Smarketing ” 141 Making Sales Your Marketing Team’s Number 1 Customer 142 Reestablishing marketing’s mission 142 Finding urgency among your accounts 143 Providing air cover throughout the sales process 144 Benefitting from “Smarketing” Alignment 146 Going for your goals together 146 Targeting accounts across all stages 148 Lining up your pipeline 150 Banking on Your Strengths 150 Creating a sustainable process 151 Serving and selling 153 Greasing the wheel to revenue 153 Part 4: Engaging Accounts on Their Terms 155 Chapter 11: Generating Velocity for Sales 157 Accelerating Your Pipeline from Click to Close 158 Launching a pipeline acceleration campaign 158 Executing with your sales team 160 Focusing on the right deals 161 Advancing Opportunities to Closed-Won Deals 163 Nurturing throughout the buying process 164 Selling value, not product features 164 Converting opportunities 165 Growing Revenue Using ABM 166 Creating clear metrics 167 Linking your ABM strategy to revenue 167 Turning opportunities into deals: a case study 168 Chapter 12: Personalizing the Buyer’s Channel 171 Mobilizing Your Message 172 Working outside of business hours 172 Networking in-person and online 174 Ensuring your message resonates 176 Advertising on the Right Platforms 177 Building your advertising campaigns 178 Pushing the envelope 181 Changing your message at every stage 183 Automating stage-based advertising for every opportunity 185 Launching form-free 186 Engaging on Social Media 187 Connecting with your contacts 187 Following accounts 189 Sponsoring posts 190 Chapter 13: Developing Content for Campaigns 191 Creating a Content Library 192 Storytelling and its importance 197 Taking an ABM lens to your content 199 Producing content by industry vertical 200 Basing content on personas 201 Humanizing Content 204 Demonstrating thought leadership 205 Addressing wants, needs, and pain points 206 Personalizing your message 207 Developing a brand identity 207 Reaching Through Technology 209 Employing a content strategy 209 Delivering content on the right channel 212 Cross-promoting your content 212 Measuring your content’s effectiveness 213 Chapter 14: Executing ABM: A Playbook 215 Centering a Strategy 216 Listing your accounts 218 Progressing accounts to the next stage 219 Planning your tactics and activities 221 Coordinating Your Efforts 231 Strategizing your content 231 Launching advertising campaigns 232 Assigning “smarketing” tasks 233 Ranking Your “Smarketing” Success 235 Winning with new revenue 235 Learning from mistakes and opportunities 236 Brainstorming new ideas 236 Part 5: Turning Customers Into Advocates 237 Chapter 15: Elevating the Buyer to Customer Journey 239 Prospecting to Contacts 240 Furthering opportunities through the pipeline 241 Closing the deal 241 Establishing a Customer Journey 242 Adopting your technology 242 Engaging end-users 244 Continuing education 245 Selling to Existing Customers 245 Landing and expanding accounts 246 Cross-selling in the account 247 Upselling new or upgraded products 248 Chapter 16: Valuing Customer Advocacy 249 The Rising Influence of the Customer Voice 250 Providing customer joy 250 Surprising your clients 251 Establishing relationships 252 Making Your Customers Your Marketers 254 Getting your customers talking 254 Interviewing your customers 257 Driving referrals and references 259 Reaching new contacts 261 Event marketing with your clients 261 Building buzz 262 Engineering Product Development 263 Reviewing your existing product 263 Asking for input on your product roadmap 264 Factoring in feedback 265 Chapter 17: Aligning Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success 267 Nurturing Never Stops 268 Advertising to your customers 268 Advocating for your users 269 Promoting customer content 270 Collaborating with Customer Success 272 Thinking of customers as prospects 272 Producing effective customer case studies 274 Sharing best practices 276 Planning Your User Conference 276 Picking the right venue 277 Treating your clients like VIPs 277 Programming the best content 279 Partnering with sponsors 279 Announcing new product developments 282 Part 6: Putting It All Together 283 Chapter 18: Measuring the Success of Campaigns 285 Setting Key Performance Indicators 286 Attributing metrics at the account level 287 Comparing cost per click 291 Showing impressions 292 Expanding your audience 293 Engaging accounts 294 Testing Your Campaigns 295 A/B creative testing 295 Trying new content 296 Combining your offers 297 Knowing You Aren’t Wasting Money 297 Budgeting the right amounts 298 Attributing advertising spend to revenue 298 Showing engagement in the buyer journey 299 Chapter 19: Tracking Metrics for Every Account 301 Ongoing Account Maintenance 302 Delivering reports and results 302 Creating a review process 304 Executing on tasks 305 Gauging Potential Opportunities 306 Limiting the margin for error 306 Anticipating future needs 307 Building an engagement report 307 Providing Value Add 308 Living up to expectations 308 Continuing to improve 309 Part 7: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 20: Ten Reasons B2B Companies Need Account-Based Marketing 313 Doing the Math 314 Needing a Strategy 314 Focusing on Sales Productivity 315 Utilizing Your Technology Stack 315 Prioritizing Tech Investments 315 Building New Skills 316 Leveraging Customer Experience 317 Treating Clients Differently 317 Developing ABM Relationships 318 Measuring More Than Leads 318 Chapter 21: Ten Obstacles Facing Account-Based Marketing 319 Measuring Leads as Success 320 Blasting Emails Too Quickly 320 Expecting to Engage Every Time 320 Relying on Marketing to Do It All 321 Sending All Leads to Sales 321 Asking for More Leads 322 Not Paying Attention to Customer Retention 323 Forgetting About Your Customer Advocates 323 Selling Instead of Serving 323 Changing the C-Suite’s Assumptions 324 Chapter 22: Ten Account-Based Marketing Blogs to Read 325 MarketingProfs 325 ClickZ 326 Funnelholic 326 Business2Community 327 CustomerThink 327 MediaPost 327 Heinz Marketing 328 Chief MarTec 328 MarketingLand 329 MarTech Advisor 329 Chapter 23: Ten ABM Thought Leaders to Follow 331 Jill Rowley 331 David Raab 332 Craig Rosenberg 332 Jon Miller 333 Chris Engman 333 Ann Handley 333 Matt Heinz 334 Megan Heuer 334 Scott Brinker 335 Jim Williams 335 Index 337

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Book SynopsisThe premier guide to digital marketing that works, and a solid framework for success The Art of Digital Marketing is the comprehensive guide to cracking the digital marketing 'code,' and reaching, engaging, and serving the empowered consumer.Table of ContentsPreface vii Chapter 1 An Introduction to Digital Marketing 1 What Makes This Book Different? 1 Start with the Customer and Work Backward 2 What Are the 3i Principles? 4 Chapter 2 Search Engine Optimization 7 An Introduction 7 Search Engine Result Pages: Positioning 9 Search Behavior 11 Stage 1: Goals 14 Stage 2: On-Page Optimization 16 Stage 3: Off-Page Optimization 34 Stage 4: Analyze 38 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 41 Chapter 3 Pay Per Click 45 An Introduction 45 Stage 1: Goals 47 Stage 2: Setup 51 Stage 3: Manage 76 Stage 4: Analyze 81 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 87 Chapter 4 Digital Display Advertising 91 An Introduction 91 Display Advertising: An Industry Overview 93 Stage 1: Define 98 Stage 2: Format 101 Stage 3: Configure 111 Stage 4: Analyze 114 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 118 Chapter 5 Email Marketing 121 An Introduction 121 Stage 1: Data—Email Marketing Process 123 Stage 2: Design and Content 134 Stage 3: Delivery 141 Stage 4: Discovery 143 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 149 Chapter 6 Social Media Marketing (Part 1) 153 An Introduction 153 Stage 1: Goals 155 Stage 2: Channels 158 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 183 Chapter 7 Social Media Marketing (Part 2) 187 An Introduction 187 Stage 3: Implementation 188 Stage 4: Analyze 228 Laws and Guidelines 244 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 246 Chapter 8 Mobile Marketing 249 An Introduction 249 Stage 1: Opportunity 251 Stage 2: Optimize 254 Stage 3: Advertise 266 Stage 4: Analyze 278 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 283 Chapter 9 Analytics 287 An Introduction 287 Stage 1: Goals 289 Stage 2: Setup 291 Stage 3: Monitor 296 Stage 4: Analyze 313 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 326 Chapter 10 Strategy and Planning 331 An Introduction 331 Stage 1: Approach 333 Stage 2: Audience 338 Stage 3: Activities 345 Stage 4: Analysis 352 So, What Have You Learned in This Chapter? 355 Conclusion 357 Acknowledgments 359 Glossary 361 Additional Resources 369 About the Digital Marketing Institute 371 About the Author 373 Index 375

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Book SynopsisAn incisive and accessible blueprint to pricing your company's products and services In The Pricing Model Revolution: How Pricing Will Change the Way We Sell and Buy On and Offline, world renowned pricing expert Danilo Zatta delivers an essential and engaging blueprint to building an enduring competitive advantage with insightful pricing models. In the book, you'll learn to identify the best monetization approaches for your products and how to execute the one that makes the most sense for your business. From freemium to subscription, pay-per-use, and even neuropricing, the author discusses every available option and shows you how to choose. Although it's rigorous and evidence backed, The Pricing Model Revolution avoids an overly academic perspective in favour of providing you with concrete, practical guidance you can apply immediately to start generating more revenue. You'll learn things like: How to make smart and innovative pricing a core component of your next product offeringHow to distinguish between every new, future-oriented monetization approachWhich factors to consider when you're choosing on a new pricing model for your most popular products An essential read for C-level executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and sales team leaders, The Pricing Model Revolution belongs on the bookshelves of every business leader seeking to learn more about one of the foundational topics driving top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability today.Table of Contents Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Part I The Pricing Model Revolution 1 Chapter 1 Monetization as a priority 3 Part II New Approaches to Monetization 15 Chapter 2 Pay-per-use/per-wash/per-mile/… 17 Chapter 3 Subscription pricing 39 Chapter 4 Outcome-based pricing 57 Chapter 5 Psychological pricing 77 Chapter 6 Dynamic pricing 97 Chapter 7 Artificial-intelligence based pricing 119 Chapter 8 Freemium 133 Chapter 9 Sympathetic pricing 149 Chapter 10 Participative pricing 163 Chapter 11 Neuropricing 181 Part III How to Win 197 Chapter 12 Success with new pricing models 199 Notes 211 About the Author 225 Index 227

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword v Introduction 1 Chapter A New Era of Sales and Marketing 15 Chapter 2 It’s Time for CMOs to Play Offense 27 Chapter 3 Building the Customer-First Tech Stack 57 Chapter 4 Our Bold New Vision in Action 97 Chapter 5 The Modern Sales Organization 137 Chapter 6 Are You Ready to Break Through? 183 Afterword 243 About the Author 256 Index 257

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Book SynopsisAndrew Lightheart is an internationally recognised complex-topic presentation coach. He has coached getting on for 5,000 presentations by speakers hailing from more than 22 different countries. For ten years, he has specialised in working with technically-minded presenters like IT people, lawyers, academics, scientists, accountants and consultants. Andrew's clients include HSBC (in UK, Hong Kong and China), Glaxo SmithKline, Siemens, Philips and SoftwareOne.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Why you're right to be nervous and overwhelmed- The problem with presentations Part One: Plan - Three hours to a good enough presentation Step 1 - Get traction on planning – 30 mins Step 2 - Lay the groundwork for a flexible, robust plan - 20 mins Step 3 - Put together a flexible, do-able plan (with recipes to use as sane starting points for your particular situation) - 60 mins Step 4 - Plan notes so you won't lose your train of thought - 15 mins Step 5 – Verify the timings by practicing (a bit) - 30 mins Step 6 - Plan slides/visual aids that support your outcomes - 15 mins Step 7 - Lower your nerves by doing a sanity check - 10 mins Part Two: Speak 1. Calm - develop relaxation skills and emotional resilience 2. Steady - signal credibility with your voice and body language 3. Conversation - taking the drama out of your mental model and develop a credible speaking style 4. Story - become a more interesting presenter by sharing your experiences 5 - Listen - deal with the dreaded Q&A confidently Part Three: Extras Extra: Just-in-time Coaching Extra: Global group Extra: Conference call Extra: What to do if your presentation is tomorrow! Epilogue: Next steps

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword—The Power of Value Selling: The Gold Standard to Drive Revenue and Create Customers for Life xv Introduction: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same xix I Why ValueSelling, Why Now 1 1 Specialized Sellers, Exploding Sales Tech, Sophisticated Buyers (What’s Changed) 3 2 How You Sell Is Just as Important as What You Sell 13 3 Modern Selling Is ValueSelling (Why Value Is Still Important) 21 II Put the Pro Back in Sales Professional 31 4 People Buy from People: Building Credibility, Trust, and Rapport 33 5 Think Like an Executive 51 6 Mastering Sales Conversations: Asking the Right Questions, at the Right Time 63 III Create Sales Opportunities You Can Win 81 7 Earn Time on Their Calendar 83 8 Uncover Business Problems Worth Solving 109 9 Eliminating No-decision Opportunities and Improving Forecast Accuracy 125 IV Enable the Buying Process 139 10 Reverse Engineering the Buying Process 141 11 Speak Value to Power 153 12 Handling Objections and Negotiating on Value, Not Price 169 V Cement Customer Relationships 185 13 Land and Expand: Strategies for Account Penetration 187 14 Creating Brand Advocates and Customers for Life 197 Notes 211 Acknowledgments 217 About the Author 221 Index 223

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Book SynopsisSimon Hall, based in Berkshire, UK, is a marketing innovator with 25 years' experience in Technology and Services Marketing. He is the Managing Director and Founder of NextGen Marketing Solutions, a B2B marketing and business consultancy. Previously UK Chief Marketing Officer for Dell, he has also held senior roles at Acer, Microsoft and Toshiba. He is a Course Director with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and lectures at Pearson Business School (University of Kent). He is a B2B council member with the Data and Marketing Association (DMA) and the author of B2B Digital Marketing Strategy, also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"If you read any B2B marketing publication this year, this should be it! Simon Hall provides us with a refreshing view, relevant content and truly practical advice, touching on many areas pertinent in the B2B marketing world right now and for the future. Absolutely fantastic insight for any marketer" * Catherine Dutton, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Atos *"How do you build best-in-class B2B strategy in today's digital economy? How are great B2B brands built? How do you select the right lead nurturing agency? Innovative B2B Marketingis a rich ­treasure trove of B2B strategic wisdom." * Shenda Loughnane, Global MD, iProspect *"B2B marketers today need to be more dynamic than ever before, but this can be difficult in an environment where the complexity of the tools, technologies, techniques and channels has exploded, leaving many of us floundering. Innovative B2B Marketingprovides the guidance that all B2B marketers need to help them navigate for success. I will be keeping this book very close to hand." * Richard Robinson, Former Chair, B2B Council DMA *"A long-overdue resource for anyone working in the B2B environment or wishing to enter into it. Simon Hall's development of practical and relevant B2B marketing models make this essential reading for marketers and other professionals" * Dawn Southgate, Former Head of Knowledge, The Chartered Institute of Marketing *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction to business marketing; Section - ONE: Developing your marketing strategy; Chapter - 02: The new marketing mix; Chapter - 03: B2B marketing strategy and planning; Section - TWO: Improve B2B customer-centric marketing; Chapter - 04: Business customers and buying behaviours; Chapter - 05: Acquisition marketing; Chapter - 06: Retention and loyalty marketing; Chapter - 07: Marketing for preventing customer attrition; Chapter - 08: C-suite marketing; Chapter - 09: B2B product and solutions marketing; Section - THREE: ‘Transform’ through content and digital marketing; Chapter - 10: Digital and content marketing; Chapter - 11: Digital marketing strategy and planning; Chapter - 12: B2B digital marketing channels; Chapter - 13: Content marketing; Chapter - 14: B2B social media marketing; Chapter - 15: B2B brand building; Section - FOUR: ‘Collaborate’ with partners; Chapter - 16: Partnership marketing; Chapter - 17: B2B influencer marketing; Chapter - 18: The modern B2B channel landscape; Chapter - 19: Marketing to and through channel partners; Section - FIVE: Optimizing marketing execution; Chapter - 20: Sales and marketing alignment; Chapter - 21: Account-based marketing; Chapter - 22: Lead generation; Chapter - 23: Lead nurturing; Chapter - 24: Modern B2B events marketing; Chapter - 25: Measuring and evaluating B2B marketing

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Book SynopsisNeil Perkin is the founder of Only Dead Fish, a consultancy which specializes in digital strategy, transformation and agility. Based in Sussex, UK, he has run marketing training and consulted on marketing transformation and capability with a variety of large, multi-national businesses and curates the Firestarters thought leadership events for Google UK. A regular keynote speaker, he has written for Econsultancy, Marketing Week and The Marketing Society and has been named by Sage as a 'Top 100 Global Business Influencer'. He is also the author of Agile Transformation and the co-author of Building The Agile Business Through Digital Transformation, both published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"There is ongoing debate about whether the principles of marketing itself have changed. But what should be clear to all is that *how* marketing is executed has changed and agile is key to that. Somewhat surprisingly, though, marketers have been slow to really understand what agile means for marketing. This book should be required reading for any marketer wanting to learn how marketing needs now to operate." * Ashley Friedlein, CEO, Guild and Founder, Econsultancy *"This book is packed full of amazing insights and pragmatic advice for marketers who are looking to transform the way that their team works. Essential reading." * Fiona Spooner, Managing Director, Consumer Revenue, Financial Times *"The greatest opportunity in modern marketing is the need to embrace agile methodology to fuel growth and accelerate scale. Neil Perkin has forensically written the blueprint for every marketer to follow with rigour, candour and thankfully the odd bit of humour too." * Richard Robinson, Managing Director, Oystercatchers *"Neil is able to articulate the essential elements of agile ways of working in a truly engaging way using easy to understand models, great storytelling and relevant examples." * Christel Kinning, Chief Transformation and People Officer, Oatly *"Prepare to be challenged! Neil Perkin cracks the code for successfully applying an agile mindset and methods, at scale to marketing." * Paul Duxbury, Global Repeatable Growth Model Programme Lead, GSK Consumer Healthcare *"Superbly researched and articulated throughout this book is full of inspiring stories and practical frameworks. Neil has written the definitive guide on how to apply agile principles at scale in marketing." * Iain Noakes, Head of Marketing Strategy and Planning & Effectiveness, Samsung Electronics *"In the modern flux of culture, marketing can be confusing, for brands, agencies and customers. Neil has written the essential playbook for shaping your marketing organization to be as agile as culture requires." * Faris Yakob, co-founder of Genius Steals LLC, author of Paid Attention *Table of Contents Section - ONE: The agile marketing opportunity; Chapter - 01: Marketing in the digital age; Chapter - 02: Defining agile marketing - what it is, and what it’s not; Chapter - 03: Agile process and principles; Section - TWO: Agile marketing strategy; Chapter - 04: Understanding context and situational awareness; Chapter - 05: Adaptive strategy; Section - THREE: Agile marketing execution; Chapter - 06: Using sprints; Chapter - 07: Applying methodology to marketing execution; Section - FOUR: Scaling agile marketing; Chapter - 08: Agile marketing structures; Chapter - 09: Agile marketing at scale; Chapter - 10: Agile resourcing; Section - FIVE: Agility from data; Chapter - 11: Why data is the foundation of agile; Chapter - 12: Learning well with data; Section - SIX: Agile marketing culture and leadership; Chapter - 13: What is agile culture in marketing?; Chapter - 14: A culture of exploration; Chapter - 15: Empowering high-performing marketing teams; Section - SEVEN: The agile marketing transformation; Chapter - 16: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisDarrell Alfonso is an award-winning Martech leader with 15 years' experience managing marketing technology at startups and the world's leading enterprises. Based in California, he leads marketing operations at Amazon Web Services and has consulted for Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Abbot Labs and AT&T. He was named a Top Martech Marketer to Follow in 2020 by Martech Alliance and is a two-time Adobe Marketo Champion. He is also a marketing instructor and was previously VP of Communications at the American Marketing Association.Trade Review"In an era of increasingly complex go-to-market strategies, Darrell Alfonso has helped capture some fundamentals that every Marketing Operations and Martech professional needs. What's more, it's an incredible resource for leaders to wrap their minds around the complex (and ever changing) landscape of Marketing Technology." * Mike Rizzo, CEO, MarketingOps.com *"Digital marketing has forever changed how businesses operate. Having personally experienced much of this transformation as it was happening, I can tell you the Martech Stack will continue to expand and evolve as technology, channels and strategies change. This book is masterfully written and a great blend of current practices, and what's next for Marketing teams." * Nick Bonfiglio, CEO and Founder of Syncari *"Darrell's deep knowledge in how Martech really works in an organisation, paired with a thoughtfully researched historical context and visionary foresight into where it's heading makes this essential reading for the seasoned or beginner marketing technologist alike." * Juan Mendoza, Founder and Editor, The Martech Weekly *"To be successful in marketing requires an understanding of how marketing technology is used to create the customer experience and to acquire, engage and retain customers. With this book Darrell Alfonso has made the complex world that is the marketing technology industry accessible and delivers a comprehensive guide to help companies deploy and manage an effective technology strategy. This is a must read for anyone in marketing or the C-Suite." * Anita Brearton, Founder and CEO, CabinetM *"Bible to all marketers. Martech is an integral part and lies at the center of any Marketing organization and all Marketing leaders must have a basic grasp and understanding of Martech. This book is the bible to understanding bringing the right Martech and the right people to orchestrate the strategy and the tools together." * Jessica Kao, Director, F5 Networks *"The explosion of martech in the last decade is a phenomenon that is defining the potential and future of marketing as a profession and a discipline. If you're in any way interested in martech, and what it means for your career in marketing, this book is a must-read." * Joel Harrison, Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, B2B Marketing & Propolis *"Today, every business is a digital business where consumers are in control of the buying experience. Yet, while marketing technology is foundational to building your brand and growing your business digitally, most senior leaders don't understand "martech." Which is why this book is essential, as it enlightens us on how we leverage the power of marketing technology now and in the future." * Cassidy Shield, Chief Growth Officer, Refine Labs *"The Martech Handbook is a must for every modern marketer. With the acceleration of digital transformation in the world there has never been a more important time for marketers to build their knowledge and capabilities in martech. This book provides a deep dive on the core principles of marketing technology success including stack design, gaining stakeholder martech buy-in to developing robust marketing operations governance." * Carlos Doughty, Founder and CEO, Learning Experience Alliance *"Marketing is now thoroughly a technology-powered discipline. To thrive in today's environment, marketing organizations need to develop strong, mature marketing operations and martech capabilities. You couldn't ask for a better guide to achieving than Darrell Alfonso, a pioneering martech industry leader and marketing ops pro. The Martech Handbook is a treasure map to world-class marketing in an age of digital transformation and beyond." * Scott Brinker, Editor, chiefmartec.com *"This is chalked full of real-world advice to unlock the value of martech. A must read for any marketer thinking about or in the throes of using tech and tools to run Marketing like a business." * Scott Vaughan, Go-to-Market and MarTech Strategist *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction – The rise of marketing technology; Chapter - 02: The business need for Martech; Chapter - 03: Key categories of Martech; Chapter - 04: What is a Martech stack?; Chapter - 05: The framework for effective Martech stack design; Chapter - 06: The core business systems and platforms for every marketing team; Chapter - 07: Identifying value-add marketing platforms and tools; Chapter - 08: Principles for robust and scalable Martech stack management; Chapter - 09: Martech measurement, monitoring, and governance; Chapter - 10: Getting buy-in; Chapter - 11: Continual improvement

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Book SynopsisJerry Daykin is a global marketing leader who has held senior roles at brands including Beam Suntory, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Diageo and Mondelez. Based in London, UK, he is a WFA (World Federation of Advertisers) Diversity Ambassador and co-chair of its Diversity Task Force, where he created its framework for representation and inclusion. He also sits on the diversity and inclusion boards at the Advertising Association and ISBA, as well as on boards at the Conscious Advertising Network and Outvertising. A regular conference speaker, he has written for The Drum, AdWeek, Campaign, Marketing Week and The Guardian.Trade Review"Inclusive marketing is not only the right thing to do, it is also a business growth opportunity. Doing it well is a skill to be mastered, as it is full of nuances that most of us are not trained to see. This handy book provides not only thought-provoking concepts that will make you aware of your biases, but also a practical how-to guide grounded in insight and authenticity so you can truly make an impact." * Taide Guajardo, Chief Brand Officer Europe, P&G *"Daykin's thorough and practical approach makes this an invaluable read for any marketer or business looking to make strides on inclusive marketing as well as deliver business growth. A mix of expert insight, simple frameworks and inspiring case studies ensures that this book brings the topic to life vividly, and with real applicability." * Grainne Wafer, Global Director of Guinness, Smirnoff & Baileys, Diageo *"In Inclusive Marketing, Jerry offers a mix of inspiration and very practical advice on how to deliver more inclusive, and simply better and more effective marketing. A fresh and deeply uplifting vision that inspires marketers to embrace one of the defining challenges of our society. A must-read." * Stephan Loerke, CEO, World Federation of Advertisers *"In marketing, the notion of 'inclusion' is too often an obvious bolt-on. Jerry Daykin provides a practical framework and a wealth of real-world experiences to show how to make representation and inclusion an authentic and effective part of every marketing communications programme." * Helen Edwards, Adjunct Associate Professor, Marketing at London Business School, and Brand Columnist *"This book is an important and timely addition to the essential marketing guidebooks that have nudged the profession in the right direction. While 'inclusive marketing is a much banded term, Jerry's book demonstrates the 'how to do it well' part, with great clarity and direction. The book is an insightful read with many perspectives, and you will highlight, bookmark and return to its succinct and helpful summaries until the process becomes second nature. Don't just buy the book for yourself, buy a copy for a colleague, client or business partner, as the answers for truly inclusive marketing are all here." * Dino Myers-Lamptey, Founder at The Barbershop *"If you work in marketing/advertising and you're on the DE&I journey within your organisation, whether that's struggling to know where to start or wanting to do more, this book breaks down the processes within your marketing cycle where you can make mindful changes to be more inclusive. An inspirational must read for all marketers, carefully written and curated by Jerry Daykin, a marketer who has always actively championed inclusion and representation in every role he has worked." * Vidad & Bobi Carley, Inclusion Co-Leads, ISBA *"Advertising that represents society in all its diversity and that heightens the situation of marginal groups in societies can have a powerful effect on the promotion and protection of the rights of vulnerable and subjugated people. In this excellent book, Jerry Daykin makes an accessible and principled case for how to build diversity and inclusion into marketing." * Pia Oberoi, Senior Advisor on Migration and Human Rights, United Nations *"For all marketers, inclusion is no longer a question of if we should consider it but HOW we should. This book will do more than help you, it's the perfect guide to all the questions you should ask yourself about Inclusive Marketing." * Delphine Malvy, Senior Director Global Family Marketing, McDonalds *""I see you, I see the whole of you", Is perhaps my favourite language that sums up perfectly what to expect in this book. It offers is the perfect education, framework and advice for any marketer serious about inclusion. And Jerry is right, the time for change is now. This is definitely a book you need to read more than once to take in all the goodness written in its pages." * Karen Nelson Field, Author and Founder at Amplified Intelligence *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Intoduction - Representation Matters; Chapter - 01: What we mean by inclusive marketing & representation; Chapter - 02: Why representation matters to me & other marketers; Chapter - 03: Why representation matters to business and society; Chapter - 04: A framework to deliver inclusive marketing; Section - ONE: Stage One - Inclusive briefing & strategy; Chapter - 05: Business & brand strategy; Chapter - 06: Using strategic insights and data; Chapter - 07: Marketing & creative briefs; Section - TWO: Stage Two - Inclusive Planning; Chapter - 08: Partner & team selection; Chapter - 09: Creative development & product design; Chapter - 10: Consumer testing; Section - THREE: Stage Three - Inclusive Production; Chapter - 11: Production; Chapter - 12: Post-production; Chapter - 13: Localisation; Section - FOUR: Stage Four - Inclusive Launches; Chapter - 14: Media & 360 Activation; Chapter - 15: Launch & consumer response; Chapter - 16: Measuring Success; Section - FIVE: Conclusion - How to Drive Change; Chapter - 17: Case Study - Driving Change at GSK/Haleon; Chapter - 18: Partnering to Help Drive Change; Chapter - 19: The future of inclusion; Chapter - 20: Checklist Appendix

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Book SynopsisAnnie Pace Scranton is the founder and CEO of Pace Public Relations, a certified women-owned global PR agency based in New York City, NY. Specializing in media relations, Pace has represented top clients, such as Away, Inc., Fast Company and the Forward Party, helping them achieve higher brand recognition through valuable press placements. Scranton is passionate about the world of PR and regularly shares her expertise at leading industry events, such as Digital Summit, Silicon Slopes and Adweek. She is an adjunct professor at New York University (NYU), teaching PR Consulting in the Graduate Program.Trade Review"Anyone seeking or holding a career in public relations or a related field should read The Guide to Earned Media. Annie's unmatched expertise is laid out fluently. I will be recommending this to other media professionals and my students." * Patrick Manning, Senior Producer, CNBC *"Annie just 'gets it' when it comes to PR. Having worked on several TV shows across the major national networks, she knows what producers and bookers are looking for and, most importantly, how to insert her clients into the news. She has an abundance of valuable public relations knowledge to offer, and while she already acts as a teacher and mentor to the students who take her course at NYU, it's only fitting that she would pen a book about the ins and outs of working in PR so that others can learn from her. I found this book to be insightful and chock full of PR morsels and tips for both established PR practitioners and those who are thinking of entering the field." * Monique Dinor, Vice President, Earned Media *"The Guide to Earned Media is essential reading for anyone looking to navigate the ever-changing and complex world of media relations. Annie Pace Scranton has basically written the blueprint for both PR pros and entrepreneurs alike who want to build relationships with journalists and land impactful appearances in print, digital and broadcast media. I lived in newsrooms for close to 30 years and I can tell you, The Guide to Earned Media is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their media presence." * Andrew Hoffman, Senior Media Strategist and Consultant, Pace Public Relations *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: PR and successful branding; Chapter - 02: The three spheres of influence; Chapter - 03: The origin story; Chapter - 04: Setting goals; Chapter - 05: The brand's elevator pitch; Chapter - 06: Thought leadership; Chapter - 07: Pitching to print media; Chapter - 08: Pitching to broadcast media; Chapter - 09: The expert approach; Chapter - 10: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisRobert Rose, an internationally recognized expert on content marketing strategy based in Los Angeles, California, is Chief Strategy Advisor for the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for The Content Advisory. He has worked with top enterprises including McDonald's, SAP, NASA, Hilton, CVS Health, Whirlpool, Facebook, Allstate Insurance, Adidas, UPS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Trade Review"Robert Rose offers marketers a rich and much-needed understanding of content marketing." * Philip Kotler, S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing (emeritus); Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University *"The frameworks and principles in Robert's book are just what you need when it's time for a new strategy, a new project, a refresh of your annual plans or welcoming new leadership to the mix. You'll be bookmarking and highlighting the heck out of this." * Jessica Bergmann, Vice President, Content & Social Marketing, Salesforce *"If your goal is to build a strategic content marketing operation that grows in value over time, this book is your treasure map. You'll have to work hard, overcome obstacles and dig deep to succeed, but this map spells it all out clearly." * Joe McCambley, CMO, Saatva Luxury Mattresses *"Robert's latest masterpiece truly provides the under the hood, nuts and bolts of how to execute superior content marketing strategy. This book is a much-needed deep dive on strategy, and the examples shared along the way are exceptional." * Amanda Todorovich, Executive Director, Digital Marketing - Cleveland Clinic *"Any organization looking to innovate and grow needs this as their modern marketing handbook." * Joe Pulizzi, Author, 'Epic Content Marketing' and 'Content Inc.' *"Inconsistent goals and execution are the poison to successful content marketing. Robert Rose has given us the antidote. This is the ultimate roadmap for building (and more importantly, sustaining) a winning content approach that actually yields real-world business outcomes. Highly recommended!" * Jay Baer, Author, 'The Time to Win: How to Exceed Your Customers’ Need for Speed' *"Robert really does walk the content marketing talk. I am an avid marketing book reader, and I think I may not need another content marketing book." * Ian Truscott, CMO and founder, Rockstar CMO *"This book takes the mystery out of what has become a buzzword in our industry, and made it tangible so as to become a strategic advantage for today's contemporary marketers." * Marcus Collins, Bestselling author, 'For The Culture'; Marketing Professor, University of Michigan *"Content marketing has grown from a fuzzy experiment functioning in a corner of the building into a powerful, integrated discipline. This important book cements Content's strategic role in every marketing department... including yours." * Ann Handley, WSJ bestselling author; Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs *"I have rarely seen a better explanation of the word 'strategy', or a more hands-on guide to cultivating and managing a brand's content marketing efforts." * Bert Van Loon, Co-Founder, Content Marketing Fast Forward *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – A New Old Story; Chapter - 01: Content, Marketing, and Strategy – Maximizing Marketing’s Potential; Chapter - 02: The Three Pillars – Understanding the Fundamental Elements of a Successful Content Marketing Strategy; Chapter - 03: Designing a Strategic Purpose – Assembling Teams, Charters, and Clear Responsibilities; Chapter - 04: The Content Marketing Operating Model – Building a Governance Frame, Process, and Repeatable Approach; Chapter - 05: Understanding Audiences – Engaging and Subscribing Audiences Is the Heart of Content Marketing; Chapter - 06: The Product Management of Content – Creating Differentiating Content Marketing; Chapter - 07: Finding Story – Structure Your Story Before You Create the Content; Chapter - 08: Measurement By Design – Developing the Right Return On Your Investment; Chapter - 09: Story Mapping – Writing the Road Map to Your Content Marketing Strategy; Chapter - 10: Conclusion – Forecasting the Future of Content Marketing Strategy;

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