Essentials of Marketing : London College of International Business Studies (LCIBS)

The eagerly awaited third edition of Brassington and Pettitts innovative and creative Essentials of Marketing is a concise, no-nonsense book, designed to contain all the essential information that students need to understand when taking a short introductory course. Like Principles of Marketing, our essentials text brings together theory and practice. It covers a wide range of applications, industries and markets, exploring the way marketers must respond to those situations that demand an innovative response. Distinctive features Written in a lively style with great design, Essentials of Marketing features the following:    New and exciting examples from a range of industries, organisations and countries.    New topics essential to modern marketing such as non-profit marketing and e-marketing give a well-rounded and integrated understanding of the subject.    End-of-chapter questions reinforce understanding.    Thought-provoking and sometimes provocative real-world case studies designed for discussion are drawn from a range of well-known small, medium and large-sized companies. Dr Frances Brassington, Principal Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University. Dr Stephen Pettitt, former Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Bedfordshire, and marketing consultant. This book is also available with MyMarketingLab. Enhance your learning through specially developed online resources, designed to give you an extra edge in your coursework. MyMarketingLab has been developed to help you make the most of your studies in marketing and get a better grade: Learn marketing your way with self-assessment questions that will identify your strengths, with feedback and a recommended study plan to help you focus on where to improve. Put a spotlight on marketing in the real world with unique mini-simulations. Challenge yourself to make marketing decisions and see the impact of the decisions youve chosen. Revise for your exams using additional resources: hear podcasts and read bulletins, access an eBook version of your textbook and engage with interactive activities, before tracking your own progress within the online gradebook. Register now at www.pearsoned.co.uk/mymarketinglab