Marketing in the digital age poses major challenges for traditional and established practices of communication. To help readers meet these challenges Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications: An Evidence-based Approach provides a comprehensive foundation to the principles and practices of integrated marketing communications (IMC). It examines a variety of traditional and digital channels used by professionals to create wide-reaching and effective campaigns that are adapted for the aims of their organisations. This edition has been thoroughly revised and each chapter includes: case studies of significant and award-winning campaigns from both Australian and international brands that illustrate the application of explored concepts; discussion and case study questions that enable readers to critically evaluate concepts and campaigns; a managerial application section that illustrates how concepts can be applied effectively in a real situation; a 'further thinking' section that expands knowledge of advanced concepts and challenges readers to think more broadly about IMC.

This book is written primarily as an introductory textbook aimed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of all institutions of higher learning in the areas of marketing communication, advertising and promotion. It is packed with comprehensive discussion on the essential aspects of integrated marketing communication (IMC) covering on the topics on the conceptualisation, tools, process of implementation, related models and theories, and IMC's measurement of effect. Readers will also learn practical IMC experience through award winning case studies provided by member agencies of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) and other cutting-edge companies and brands such as Maxis, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, KFC, Langkawi Development Authority, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Wipro Unza. For both students and practitioners in the areas of marketing communication, advertising and promotion, Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications: A Malaysia Casebook is an essential guide towards unified and seamless IMC experience.

Explains the principles and practice of implementing an effective marketing strategy using a variety of channels and techniques.

Providing a fresh and innovative framework for the management of marketing communication processes, this textbook shifts the focus from message-making to relationship-building, focusing on a planned, integrated marketing communication programme.

The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. For courses in introductory advertising. Increase the relevancy and effectiveness of marketing communications Advertising & IMC: Principles and Practice presents the strategic use of communications to engage different types of consumers. Covering advertising, public relations, direct marketing, promotion, and more, Advertising & IMC uses examples of award-winning brand campaigns, contributions from experts, and enduring principles and practices to provide students with a practical guide to executing integrated marketing communications. And with a new author joining the team, the 11th Edition features a significant reorganisation and revision of the material. Now, readers will understand not only the types of marketing communication possible, but also their application of strategy and planning, and how these areas work together — ensuring students are prepared to deal with the latest industry practices in their future careers.

Now in its third edition, this comprehensive text offers a classroom-tested, step-by-step approach to the creative processes and strategies for effective integrated marketing communication (IMC). Blakeman covers key areas, from marketing plans, branding/positioning, and creative briefs to copywriting, design, and considerations for each major media format. Throughout, she explores visual and verbal tactics, along with the use of business theory and practices, and how these affect the development of the creative message. This user-friendly introduction walks students through the varied strands of IMC, including advertising, PR, direct marketing, and sales promotion, in a concise and logical fashion.

Principles of Advertising and IMC, 2/e by Tom Duncan explains the principles and practices of advertising and the other marketing communication functions within an integrated context complete with an integrated planning process. Duncan's text presents the new ways companies communicate with business-savvy customers. It also shows how and why top management demands accountability of how advertising and promotion dollars are spent. Principles of Advertising and IMC provides students with a basic understanding of all the major marketing communication functions, the major media alternatives, and the processes for integrating these activities in the most effective and efficient way in order to develop long-term, profitable customer relationships that build brands and create brand equity. Based on feedback from reviewers, author Tom Duncan has increased the 2nd Edition coverage of key advertising concepts (like channel marketing, customer service, direct response and personal selling) to ensure a well-rounded approach to the Principles of Advertising course.

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Integrated Marketing Communications: A Global Brand-Driven Approach, 2nd edition presents an integrated and global framework to marketing communications, delivered in a highly readable, cohesive and succinct manner. Co-written by the internationally acclaimed leading experts in the field, Philip Kitchen & Marwa Tourky, this core text explores the best ways to communicate effectively both in the present and in the future. Taking a rigorous approach, the textbook provides a critical overview to the modern communications issues found in industry and society today. It offers a concise, stimulating approach in its coverage of IMC and combines insightful knowledge of trends in the global marketplace, consumer and stakeholder issues with wider adoption of a consumer-driven perspective, as well as a roadmap through the bewildering maze of marketing communications. Comprehensively updated and revised throughout to take into account recent industry developments, this new edition also offers a plan for brand building post-pandemic. This textbook is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and post-graduate students who would benefit from insightful knowledge of key trends and sharp insights into the important theories and considerations around marketing communications and IMC.