This book covers all of the core topics in marketing and is written and designed specifically for the needs of MBA students. Assuming no prior knowledge, this text covers the basics before quickly moving on to explore more advanced issues and concepts. It is strongly grounded in theory and linked to best practice, and is the ideal MBA course text.
The first and only guide to a subject of vital interest to every entrepreneur Written by an author team that brings together the expertise of two leading Wharton academics and an entrepreneurial superstar, Entrepreneurial Marketing arms entrepreneurs with cutting-edge marketing approaches-including the latest Web-based segmentation and positioning techniques-that will provide their new ventures with solid foundations on which to build, grow, and thrive. The first book devoted exclusively to marketing strategies for new entrepreneurial ventures Covers cutting-edge strategies for finding, exploiting, and even creating powerful niche marketing opportunities for new ventures on the Internet
Best-selling marketing author David Bradley shares a new way of thinking about digital to make meaningful decisions, drawn from experiences in his work with clients ranging from startups to nine figure organizations.In his 2015 best-seller Getting Digital Marketing Right, David offered a process to follow to develop a digital marketing strategy. In Digital Marketing MBA, David continues that journey of helping everyone to understand how to use digital by offering a unique take on the topic. This approach is one of how to think like a digital executive, whether you are a marketing veteran, digital expert, recent college grad, corporate CEO, or a small business owner. How you frame "digital" in your mind greatly changes how you use digital in your business. That's what this book teaches.In this practical, applicable book, David digs into every aspect of approaching your marketing with a digital angle, covering what you need to consider with your online presence, your use of social media and other channels, and most importantly, how you will implement and execute your plans. With both theory and practical tactics offered, you can follow along actively or use the book as an ongoing reference as new situations arise in your business. The book is designed to be evergreen, so as the digital world, social media, and technology change, the principles learned in the book remain.Digital Marketing MBA is a modern guide to developing a marketing mind for today's digital landscape. With "Guiding Principles" presented throughout the book, you can quickly review and reflect on specific elements of the book to make your marketing philosophies concrete in your mind.
Master the fundamentals, hone your business instincts, and save a fortune in tuition. The consensus is clear: MBA programs are a waste of time and money. Even the elite schools offer outdated assembly-line educations about profit-and-loss statements and PowerPoint presentations. After two years poring over sanitized case studies, students are shuffled off into middle management to find out how business really works. Josh Kaufman has made a business out of distilling the core principles of business and delivering them quickly and concisely to people at all stages of their careers. His blog has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful business concepts of all time. In The Personal MBA, he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. True leaders aren't made by business schools-they make themselves, seeking out the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to succeed. Read this book and in one week you will learn the principles it takes most people a lifetime to master.
If you want to accelerate your career development and transform your skillset, but without the price tag and two-year commitment of the MBA, this is the book for you. The 30 Day MBA covers the 12 core disciplines of business: accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behaviour, business history, business law, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility, operations management, research and analysis and strategy. It provides the tools and techniques you need to seize business opportunities and implement strategies successfully. Complex concepts are explained in simple and practical terms, helping you to apply high level concepts to the real-life world of business. The 30 Day MBA also contains insightful case studies from leading organizations including IKEA, Cisco, Cobra Beer, Heinz, Shell, Hotel Chocolat and Chilango, to help keep you right up-to-the-minute with current trends and inspire you to explore new concepts. This book equips you with essential hard knowledge, but also helps you understand how business and current thinking is shifting in today's turbulent global markets, and broadens your mind with the knowledge and confidence to excel in a competitive career.
This practical book is designed to accelerate your small business marketing learning curve and review key principles of revenue-generating marketing. Perfect for a boardroom or a bathroom read!
A totally revised new edition of the bestselling guide to business school basics The bestselling book that invented the "MBA in a book" category, The Portable MBA Fifth Edition is a reliable and information-packed guide to the business school curriculum and experience. For years, professionals who need MBA-level information and insight-but don't need the hassle of business school-have turned to the Portable MBA series for the very best, most up-to-date coverage of the business basics. This new revised and expanded edition continues that long tradition with practical, real-world business insight from faculty members from the prestigious Darden School at the University of Virginia. With 50 percent new material, including new chapters on such topics as emerging economies, enterprise risk management, consumer behavior, managing teams, and up-to-date career advice, this is the best Portable MBA ever. Covers all the core topics you'd learn in business school, including finance, accounting, marketing, economics, ethics, operations management, management and leadership, and strategy. Every chapter is totally updated and seven new chapters have been added on vital business topics Includes case studies and interactive web-based examples Whether you own your own small business or work in a major corporate office, The Portable MBA gives you the comprehensive information and rich understanding of the business world that you need.
How did Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik get tangled with global clothier Lacoste? How did Mercedes cross paths with the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'? That's right. Nobody teaches business management like I do. PERIOD. I combine intrigue, fascination and story telling with world class knowledge in a way that crucial business concepts stick in your memory. Hello, my name is Ritesh and I was fortunate to attend the #1 Business School in the World for Marketing. Sticker price: $200k. In this book, I unleash everything I learned. Read on. I promise to not take myself too seriously. Unlike most boring MBA books out there, this book is fun. Like watching episodes of 'MBA Professors Gone Wild'. Full of day-to-day conversational terms like 'shitty', 'sucks', and 'blows' to keep you entertained and awake. We will cover everything from vision formulation and marketing strategy to product-market fit, pricing, distribution, viral marketing, running digital ads, enterprise sales, and campaign effectiveness using analytics. Once you read this book, you will be able to understand very relevant industry speak used by business professionals. For example: Brand Positioning Statement. And how it is used by companies like Amazon and Coca Cola to design Ads that hook us. In case you were wondering, Brand Positioning Statement is a one-liner that reflects your marketing strategy, along with the brief rationale for choosing that strategy. This book answers the top questions that most professionals face today: What are the secrets of building Winning Businesses that grow vigorously on Minimal Marketing? How you I tune pricing, features, messaging & branding to dramatically improve profitability? How can I fix the business that is failing to signup customers even though you are spending big money on marketing? All of this with fun filled facts: Chinese armies in the 5th century were setting fire to the enemy camps late at night. Why? And, what fascinating lesson does it gives is about formulating corporate mission and strategies? Rock and roll song that failed miserably on debut in 1954 went on to become the second best selling number of all time. How? And, what surprising lesson does it teach us about viral marketing .. see more in Viral Digital Advertising. For just $20/day people are running Facebook marketing campaigns and using insider tricks to make their Ads go Viral. How are they doing it? Find out in Viral Digital Advertising. Enterprise prospect gone cold? How can you use Facebook/Linkedin sniper targeting to wake them up? Learn these pro tricks in Mastering Enterprise Sales. Ikea is making one major mistake in outlining their corporate vision. What is that mistake? Read more inside in Visionary Marketing. Master everything I am going to teach you here. Then, apply these kick-butt skills in your personal life and business. You will be able to make a huge difference. Rich rewards await. I wrote this book for people like us and I cannot wait to see what you will do with it. - Ritesh