The fifth edition of this best-selling text has been significantly updated to include the new communication tools now available to marketing professionals. Heralding the emergence of social media as a marketing revolution, the book integrates offline tools with online tools and, of course, social media. This book opens up new opportunities for marketers to raise their game, and ultimately deliver better results. Marketing Communications covers every aspect of marketing communications in a unique challenging, and often entertaining, style. This European text, has been referred to by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as a marketing major alongside the world's best American authors. With a plethora of examples and new case studies, as well as online support material for lecturers and students, this essential textbook will guide you through everything you need to know about the changing face of marketing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

New marketing communications -- Branding -- Customer relationship management -- Customer psychology/ buyer behaviour -- Customer communications theory -- Marketing communications research -- Media buying and planning -- Marketing communications agencies -- International marketing communications -- Marketing communications plan -- Marketing communications laws and regulations -- Communications tools -- Selling and sales management -- Advertising -- Pr (including viral marketing) -- Sponsorship -- Sales promotions -- Direct mail -- Exhibitions and conferences -- Merchandising and pos -- Packaging -- Websites and social media.

Marketing Communications examines the many and varied forms of marketing including: social media, advertising, PR, sponsorship, direct selling and merchandizing. The textbook is accompanied by lecturer and student support resources.