Young consumer behaviour : A research companion
Young consumer behaviour: A research companion focusses on exploring the behaviour of young consumers as individuals and societal members. The chapters address different aspects of consumption activities of children as individuals like motivation, involvement, perception, learning, attitude, the self, and personality. Similarly, chapters on consumer behaviour in social settings contextualised to young consumers including culture, sub-culture, family, and groups are incorporated into the book. This book fills a gap in the literature by addressing the dynamics of consumption patterns of this consumer group, in relation to various marketing stimuli and different stakeholders. It combines eclectic perspectives on the topic and specifically, bridges the gap between historical perspectives and contemporary issues.
The architecture student's handbook of professional practice, 15th ed.
Written for architecture students about to begin their careers. This book brings the fundamentals together to give you a one-stop resource for learning the reality of architectural practice. Learn the architect's legal and ethical responsibilities. Understand the processes of starting and running your own firm. Develop, manage, and deliver projects on time and on budget. Become familiar with standard industry agreements and contracts
Services marketing : Integrating customer focus across the firm ; 7th ed.
Maintains a managerial focus by incorporating company examples and strategies for addressing issues in every chapter, emphasizing the knowledge needed to implement service strategies for competitive advantage across industries. New research references and examples in every chapter include increased coverage of new business model examples such as Airbnb, Uber, OpenTable, Mint/Intuit, and others, alongside greater emphasis on technology, digital and social marketing, Big Data, and data analytics as a service.
Service innovation and management : Digitalization, service infusion and customer experience
Investigates how digitalization and service infusion are changing service provision and the customer experience. it highlights the central role of service management and service innovation in making these changes not only appear in theory but also implementing them in business practice. the book showcases how firms can overcome the service and digitalization paradoxes, transform service provision, and improve the customer experience. it offers comprehensive coverage, blending literature reviews, conceptualizations, empirical illustrations, and case studies to offer a multifaceted perspective on corporate strategies, illuminating pathways to address the challenges posed by the service and digitalization paradoxes.
Health services marketing : A practitioner's guide
Health Services Marketing: A Practitioner’s Guide clearly and succinctly explains the range of marketing activities and techniques, from promotions to pricing, so any health professional can learn to navigate this bewildering but increasingly important aspect of healthcare.
Fundamentals of business-to-business marketing : Mastering business markets
Gives a comprehensive overview of the key principles of business marketing. The reader will be introduced into methods and theories in order to understand business markets and marketing better. Not only are the principles of business marketing addressed, But also deep knowledge of organizational buying and market research on business markets. The book sets the stage for developing marketing programs for business markets in their different facets.
Customer service marketing : Managing the customer experience
Covers important concepts in service design and delivery including customer experiences, peer-to-peer services, the organization’s servicescape, quality measurement tools, and use of technologies. The book also gives insights into consumers including their expectations, attitudes, emotions, word-of-mouth behaviors, and strategies to ensure their loyalty.
Contemporary Issues in Luxury Brand Management
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes surrounding luxury brand management and the core issues faced by luxury firms today. The luxury industry has undergone a series of dynamic changes in the past twenty years. Economic trends, digital transformation, and changing consumer habits are creating a new competitive landscape where traditional strategies will not necessarily provide continued growth and profitability. Approaching luxury from a realistic brand management perspective, this book works step-by-step through a typical luxury course structure, covering sustainability, heritage, emerging brands, digital marketing and analytics, curation, intellectual property, and start-ups.








