Marketing: Real People, Real Choices, Global Edition

Real People, Real Choices Marketing: Real People, Real Choicesis the only text to introduce marketing from the perspective of real people who make real marketing decisions at leading companies everyday. Timely, relevant, and dynamic, this reader-friendly text shows students how marketing concepts are implemented, and what they really mean in the marketplace. The Eighth Edition features a completely reorganized Table of Contents and chapter pedagogy divided in a four-part structure that emphasizes the value proposition and the process of creating and delivering value. This edition presents more information than ever on marketing research and analytics and students are guided through chapter content with new integrated study maps and assessments that help them actively learn and retain content. MyMarketingLab not included. Students, if MyMarketingLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyMarketingLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MyMarketingLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts. Please note that the product you are purchasing does not include MyMarketingLab. MyMarketingLab Join over 11 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs. This title can be supported by MyMarketingLab, an online homework and tutorial system designed to test and build your understanding. Would you like to use the power of MyMarketingLab to accelerate your learning? You need both an access card and a course ID to access MyMarketingLab. These are the steps you need to take: 1. Make sure that your lecturer is already using the system Ask your lecturer before purchasing a MyLab product as you will need a course ID from them before you can gain access to the system. 2. Check whether an access card has been included with the book at a reduced cost If it has, it will be on the inside back cover of the book. 3. If you have a course ID but no access code, you can benefit from MyMarketingLab at a reduced price by purchasing a pack containing a copy of the book and an access code for MyMarketingLab (ISBN:9781292097855) 4. If your lecturer is using the MyLab and you would like to purchase the product...Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/global/mymarketinglab to buy access to this interactive study programme. For educator access, contact your Pearson representative. To find out who your Pearson representative is, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/replocatorPART I. Understand the Value Proposition 1. Welcome to the World of Marketing 2. Global, Ethical and Sustainable Marketing 3. Strategic Market Planning PART II. Determine the Value Propositions Different Customers Want 4. Basics of the Market Research Process 5. Marketing Analytics: Welcome to the Era of Big Data! 6. Understand Consumer and Business Markets 7. Segmentation, Target Marketing and Positioning PART III. Develop the Value Proposition for the Customer 8. Product I: Innovation and New Product Development 9. Product II: Product Strategy, Branding, and Product Management 10. Price: What is the Value Proposition Worth? PART IV. Deliver and Communicate the Value Proposition 11. Deliver the Goods: Determine Distribution Strategy 12. Deliver the Customer Experience: Bricks and Clicks 13. Promotion I: Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations 14. Promotion II: Social Media, Direct/Database Marketing, and Personal APPENDICES APPENDIX 1. CAREERS IN MARKETING APPENDIX 2. SAMPLE MARKETING PLAN