At the end of the twentieth century, Britain was a consumer society. Commerce, intoxicating and addictive, had almost entirely colonized modern life. People were immersed in, and ultimately defined by, promotional culture. The things they consumed had overtaken class, religion, geography, or occupation as the primary form of self-identity and self-expression. For much of the twentieth century all forms of brand communication- from political campaigning to product advertising- were based on the theory of rational appeals to rational consumers. There was only one problem with this theory: it was wrong. The Persuasion Industries: The Making of Modern Britain examines develops in marketing, advertising, public relations, and branding. It explores the role they played in the emergence of the consumer society. New ideas from fields of behavioural psychology and economics, together with internal developments such as planning, positioning, and corporate branding allowed persuasion to become the driving force within many commercial enterprises. Together these changes led to the emergence of an alternative emotional model of brand communication. A simple idea that proved so compelling it changed the world we live in.

While Western media are shrinking their foreign correspondent networks, Chinese media, for the first time in history, are rapidly expanding worldwide. The Chinese government is financing most of this growth, hoping to strengthen its influence and improve its public image. But do these reporters willingly serve formulated agendas or do they follow their own interests? And are they changing Chinese citizens' views of the world? Based on interviews and informal conversations with over seventy current and former correspondents, Reporting for China documents a diverse group of professionals who hold political views from nationalist to liberal, but are constrained in their ability to report on the world by China's media control, audience tastes, and the declining market for traditional media.

Central Asia has long stood at the crossroads of history. It was the staging ground for the armies of the Mongol Empire, for the nineteenth-century struggle between the Russian and British empires, and for the NATO campaign in Afghanistan. Today, multinationals and nations compete for the oil and gas reserves of the Caspian Sea and for control of the pipelines. Yet "Stanland" is still, to many, a terra incognita, a geographical blank. Beginning in the mid-1990s, academic and journalist David Mould's career took him to the region on Fulbright Fellowships and contracts as a media trainer and consultant for UNESCO and USAID, among others. In Postcards from Stanland, he takes readers along with him on his encounters with the people, landscapes, and customs of the diverse countries-Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan-he came to love. He talks with teachers, students, politicians, environmental activists, bloggers, cab drivers, merchants, Peace Corps volunteers, and more. Until now, few books for a nonspecialist readership have been written on the region, and while Mould brings his own considerable expertise to bear on his account-for example, he is one of the few scholars to have conducted research on post-Soviet media in the region-the book is above all a tapestry of place and a valuable contribution to our understanding of the post-Soviet world.

How advertising works is not a question that has a simple answer. Advertising is a diverse entity and different campaigns work (or fail to work) in a plethora of different ways. Most advertising persuades people to buy things, but how? And who does it aim to persuade? And how are these decisions made? In this Very Short Introduction Winston Fletcher, an expert with extensive knowledge of advertising from the inside, aims to answer these questions, and in doing so, dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the industry. The book contains a short history of advertising and an explanation of how the industry works, and how each of the parties (the advertisers , the media and the agencies) are involved. It considers the extensive spectrum of advertisers and their individual needs. It also looks at the financial side of advertising and asks how advertisers know if they have been successful, or whether the money they have spent has in fact been wasted. Fletcher concludes with a discussion about the controversial and unacceptable areas of advertising such as advertising products to children and advertising products such as cigarettes and alcohol. He also discusses the benefits of advertising and what the future may hold for the industry. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

This textbook offers a comprehensive review of the principles of direct, database, and interactive marketing. designed to accompany undergraduate and post-experience courses in this discipline, the text has been structured to reflect each of the stages that would commonly be encountered in the creation of an interactive marketing plan. It provides a consideration of both customer acquisition and customer development and a detailed examination of the research and analytical techniques employed in making marketing decisions.

During much of the second half of the 20th century advertising in Britain led the world. Yet no history of British advertising covering this heady period has previously been published. During those years advertising increasingly came to touch upon almost every aspect of every individual's life, and reached its peak as a proportion of the Gross National Product. It boosted economic growth and peoples' affluence. But at the same time the advertising industry was frequently under siege, as politicians, pressure groups, and others constantly sought to restrain its influence - and often succeeded. For several decades the creativity of British campaigns was preeminent around the globe. But Powers of Persuasion is not just about advertisements - it is about advertising. During those years Britain was also a world leader in setting industry benchmarks - innovating the account planning discipline, setting the standard for public service advertising, launching global advertising awards festivals, introducing the best system of advertising regulation, setting up both the world's largest advertising archive and the world's most comprehensive on-line advertising research databank. These were the keystones on which British creativity was built. Simultaneously, major British advertising companies - particularly Saatchi & Saatchi and WPP - raced to the top of the global league. Powers of Persuasion tells the authoritative story of this dynamic, exhilarating era, with pen portraits of the personalities involved, anecdotes, case histories, and essential data. Written (from the inside) by one of the industry's leaders, this is a book for all interested in advertising and its role in society, business, and the media.

Vital to businesses of all types, the fields of advertising, marketing and branding are covered in-depth in this important volume, from advertising on radio and television to direct mail, from online advertising to branding, public relations and paid search inclusion. Analysis includes trends, globalization, technologies, finances, Internet and online strategies, wireless advertising, social networks, branding, public relations, agencies, developments in India and China, paid product placement, TV advertising trends and more. This carefully researched book covers such areas as advertising agencies, marketing consultants, online advertising, branding strategies and global markets. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. We include statistical tables, a glossary and indexes. The corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 400 leading companies in all facets of the advertising, branding and marketing industry. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the business. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

This book is about children and advertising in China, the country with the largest children population in the world. As China rapidly becomes a market-driven economy, and it's one-child-per-family policy spreads throughout society and repositions children as focal points of family life, effective marketing to children and their parents demands good information about them.

This book provides answers to the following questions:

What are the characteristics of the children market in China and what are the ways to reach Chinese children?

How do Chinese children's understanding of television advertising, their trust and liking of television commercials, their understanding of brands, and their responses to commercials change with age?

How do parents and children communicate about consumption and television commercials? How do parents' attitudes toward advertising impact on their children?

What do commercials in China communicate?

How are children's commercials in China regulated?

The book also draws conclusions about Chinese children as a market and its implications for advertisers and marketers, parents, policy makers and social groups.

Epica Book 32 features inspirational work from the 2018 Epica Awards. It showcases outstanding creativity in advertising, design, media, PR and digital communications. As well as over 1000 colour images, the book includes winning and high-scoring entries, comments from Epica's unique jury of journalists, and behind-the-scenes interviews with Grand Prix winners. Like previous editions of this annual publication, it is a unique source of information and ideas for professionals, young talents - and anyone fascinated by the world of creative communications.

While Western media are shrinking their foreign correspondent networks, Chinese media, for the first time in history, are rapidly expanding worldwide. The Chinese government is financing most of this growth, hoping to strengthen its influence and improve its public image. But do these reporters willingly serve formulated agendas or do they follow their own interests? And are they changing Chinese citizens’ views of the world? Based on interviews and informal conversations with over seventy current and former correspondents, Reporting for China documents a diverse group of professionals who hold political views from nationalist to liberal, but are constrained in their ability to report on the world by China’s media control, audience tastes, and the declining market for traditional media.

Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet. Hovis, as good for you today as it's always been. Heineken refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach. These are three of the most famous advertising campaigns ever produced, and all the work of Collett, Dickenson, Pearce & Partners. There was something in the air at CDP that made it special. Some compared it with being in the Beatles. Others said it was like playing for a football club at the top of the Premier League. Certainly, CDP possessed an ethos driven by an unshakeable belief in creativity: the new, the brilliant, the witty and the vital. It was relentless in its search for ideas that not only contributed to the success of its clients, but also to the happiness of the nation. CDP commercials became as much a part of the fabric of British popular culture as Fawlty Towers, The Two Ronnies and Eric and Ernie. In 2012, at an evening to mark the 50th anniversary of Design & Art Direction, CDP won yet another award - for being the 'most awarded agency' of the last 50 years. This book tells the story of the ads that won these awards: how they were conceived and the men and women who dreamed them up. Whether you are a student of advertising, work in the business, or are simply a member of the public who remembers these ads with fondness, this book will entertain you.

Vital to businesses of all types, the fields of advertising, marketing and branding are covered in-depth in this important volume, from advertising on radio and television to direct mail, from online advertising to branding, public relations and paid search inclusion. Analysis includes trends, globalization, technologies, finances, Internet and online strategies, wireless advertising, social networks, branding, public relations, agencies, developments in India and China, paid product placement, TV advertising trends and more. This carefully-researched book covers such areas as advertising agencies, marketing consultants, online advertising, branding strategies and global markets. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. We include statistical tables, a glossary and indexes. The corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 400 leading companies in all facets of the advertising, branding and marketing industry. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the business. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

YouTube experts s.media are shining a light on the changes to advertising and marketing, unveiling the truth behind outdated agency practices and revealing the top tricks to succeeding when it comes to advertising on today's advanced platform. This book gives a refreshingly honest account of the fast-changing advertising and media landscape. Taking a deep dive into why YouTube is THE best advertising platform right now, the book gives insights into how businesses and brands should be capitalising on the low-cost advertising opportunities available, with highly targeted YouTube ads right now.

Vital to businesses of all types, the fields of advertising, marketing and branding are covered in-depth in this important volume, from advertising on radio and television to direct mail, from online advertising to branding, public relations and paid search inclusion. Analysis includes trends, globalization, technologies, finances, Internet and online strategies, wireless advertising, social networks, branding, public relations, agencies, developments in India and China, paid product placement, TV advertising trends and more. This carefully-researched book covers such areas as advertising agencies, marketing consultants, online advertising, branding strategies and global markets. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. We include statistical tables, a glossary and indexes. The corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 400 leading companies in all facets of the advertising, branding and marketing industry. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the business. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

Advertising in Practice chronicles the stories of 10 advertising professionals and how they began their careers within the industry. The narratives underscore the diverse nature of the advertising field and the myriad career options that are available to students. Each chapter represents a guest lecture from a qualified, talented, and unique member of the advertising community. Readers learn about each professional's particular education path, training, misunderstandings, common pitfalls, and best practices. The chapters address foundations, strategy, tactics, and contexts of advertising based on the author's own experiences and in the author's own words. Most importantly, each chapter takes the reader through a case study from the author's career and emphasizes the ways in which they think, exposing readers to the unique mindset, passion, and drive that is required to succeed within the advertising field. Designed to help students envision their future careers, Advertising in Practice is an ideal resource for courses in advertising, public relations, marketing, and communication.

Winner, 2020 Outstanding Book Award, given by the International Communication Association Honorable Mention, 2020 Nancy Baym Book Award, given by the Association of Internet Researchers How the transformation of social media platforms and user-experience have redefined the entertainment industry In a little over a decade, competing social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, have given rise to a new creative industry: social media entertainment. Operating at the intersection of the entertainment and interactivity, communication and content industries, social media entertainment creators have harnessed these platforms to generate new kinds of content separate from the century-long model of intellectual property control in the traditional entertainment industry. Social media entertainment has expanded rapidly and the traditional entertainment industry has been forced to cede significant power and influence to content creators, their fans, and subscribers. Digital platforms have created a natural market for embedded advertising, changing the worlds of marketing and communication in their wake. Combined, these factors have produced new, radically shifting demands on the entertainment industry, posing new challenges for screen regimes, media scholars, industry professionals, content creators, and audiences alike. Stuart Cunningham and David Craig chronicle the rise of social media entertainment and its impact on media consumption and production. A massive, industry-defining study with insight from over 100 industry insiders, Social Media Entertainment explores the latest transformations in the entertainment industry in this time of digital disruption.

Beautifully illustrated with over 1000 colour images, the 31st edition of the Epica Book showcases more than 850 creative projects honoured in the 2017 Epica Awards- including fascinating background stories on all the latest Epica d'Or winners. Featuring work from communication agencies, film production companies, media consultancies, photographers and design studios, the Epica Book is a unique source of information and inspiration for all those interested in contemporary worldwide advertising trends.

3000. That's the number of marketing messages the average American confronts on a daily basis from TV commercials, magazine and newspaper print ads, radio commercials, pop-up ads on gaming apps, to pre-roll on YouTube videos and native advertising on mobile news apps. These commercial messages are so pervasive that we cannot help but be affected by perpetual come-ons to keeping buying. Over the last decade, advertising has become more devious, more digital, and more deceptive, with an increasing number of ads designed to appear to the untrained eye to be editorial content. It's easy to see why. As we have become smarter at avoiding ads, advertisers have become smarter about disguising them. Mara Einstein exposes how our shopping, political and even dating preferences are unwittingly formed by brand images and the mythologies embedded in them. Advertising: What Everyone Needs to Know (R) helps us combat the effects of manipulative advertising, and enables the reader to understand how marketing industries work in the digital age, particularly in their uses and abuses of Big Data. Most importantly, it awakens us to advertising's subtle and not so subtle impact on our lives-both as individuals and as a global society. What ideas and information are being communicated to us-and to what end?

Media reform plays an increasingly important role in the struggle for social justice. As battles are fought over the future of investigative journalism, media ownership, spectrum management, speech rights, broadband access, network neutrality, the surveillance apparatus, and digital literacy, what effective strategies can be used in the pursuit of effective media reform? Prepared by thirty-three scholars and activists from more than twenty-five countries, Strategies for Media Reform focuses on theorizing media democratization and evaluating specific projects for media reform. This edited collection of articles offers readers the opportunity to reflect on the prospects for and challenges facing campaigns for media reform and gathers significant examples of theory, advocacy, and activism from multinational perspectives.

From top women creatives all over the world, the ones responsible for the best TV commercials, ads, and sites; the ones you love, the ones you remember, the ones you wish you had thought of yourself, come their own stories, in their own words, about the first work they ever did. Here's a partial list (in alphabetical order) of the top global creative leaders whose stories you'll read: Rosie Arnold, Sarah Barclay, Lisa Bennett, Pip Bishop, Jeanie Caggiano, Mimi Cook, Vida Cornelious, Susan Credle, Jordan Doucette, Marisa Gallagher, Helene Godin, Janet Guillet, Susan Hoffman, Julia Hoffmann, Rachel Howald, Judy John, Margaret Johnson, Laura Jordan-Bambach, Linda Kaplan Thaler, Margaret Keene, Janet Kestin, Joyce King Thomas, Sasha Koren, Natalie Lam, Alessandra Lariu, Minna Lavola, Elspeth Lynn, Monica Moro, Mira Olsson, Karin Onsager-Birch, Liz Paradise, Marlena Peleo-Lazar, Anna Qvennerstedt, Tiffany Rolfe, Gabriela Scardaccione, Doerte Spengler-Ahrens, Helayne Spivak, Emer Stamp, Nancy Vonk, Susan Westre.

Why you should read this book: because it's full of wisdom, experiences, examples and entertaining stories drawn from Tony Hertz's 40 years' beyond-all reason passion for radio advertising. Including links to 25 of the best radio spots you've ever heard. Because in today's visual/digital /online/mobile/social media/branded content consumed advertising business, radio remains a powerful and relevant way to reach millions of consumers all over the world. And Tony Hertz is uniquely qualified to give it the creative attention it deserves. Because whatever your role in the advertising process, the 7 Secrets will actually show you how to make better radio commercials. Even if 6 of them aren't actually Secrets. Because if you've ever been in one of Tony's radio workshops, seminars or presentations, this is the book you would have bought afterwards anyway Because it will make you want to sit down and write a great radio ad

For two decades after rock music emerged in the 1940s, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the oldest and largest labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada, refused to recognize rock 'n' roll as legitimate music or its performers as skilled musicians. The AFM never actively organized rock 'n' roll musicians, although recruiting them would have been in the union's economic interest. In Tell Tchaikovsky the News, Michael James Roberts argues that the reasons that the union failed to act in its own interest lay in its culture, in the opinions of its leadership and elite rank-and-file members. Explaining the bias of union members—most of whom were classical or jazz music performers—against rock music and musicians, Roberts addresses issues of race and class, questions of what qualified someone as a skilled or professional musician, and the threat that records, central to rock 'n' roll, posed to AFM members, who had long privileged live performances. Roberts contends that by rejecting rock 'n' rollers for two decades, the once formidable American Federation of Musicians lost their clout within the music industry.

For two decades after rock music emerged in the 1940s, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the oldest and largest labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada, refused to recognize rock 'n' roll as legitimate music or its performers as skilled musicians. The AFM never actively organized rock 'n' roll musicians, although recruiting them would have been in the union's economic interest. In Tell Tchaikovsky the News, Michael James Roberts argues that the reasons that the union failed to act in its own interest lay in its culture, in the opinions of its leadership and elite rank-and-file members. Explaining the bias of union members-most of whom were classical or jazz music performers-against rock music and musicians, Roberts addresses issues of race and class, questions of what qualified someone as a skilled or professional musician, and the threat that records, central to rock 'n' roll, posed to AFM members, who had long privileged live performances. Roberts contends that by rejecting rock 'n' rollers for two decades, the once formidable American Federation of Musicians lost their clout within the music industry.