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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to improve their social skills, whether it be in work or personal life. The unique feature of this book is its practical advice on how to handle difficult situations and people, and how to make lasting connections with others. Users would likely review this book as a valuable tool for improving their social intelligence and communication abilities.

"The Entertainment Economy" is a great read for those interested in understanding the various ways in which the entertainment industry influences the world economy. The author, Michael J. Wolf, provides insightful analyses on how principles and strategies used in the modern entertainment business are transforming the global culture. The book is well-researched, with Wolf drawing on his broad experience in media consultancy to deliver a well-written and comprehensive analysis."

Good public speakers are made, not born - or so thinks Dale Carnegie, the pioneer of personal business skills. Yet business, social and personal satisfaction depend heavily upon a person's ability to communicate clearly. Public speaking is an important skill which anyone can acquire and develop. It is also the very best method of overcoming self-consciousness and building confidence, courage and enthusiasm. This classic, well established title has been called 'the most brilliant book of its kind'. It takes you step by step through:-Acquiring basic public speaking skills-Building confidence -Speaking effectively the quick and easy way -Earning the right to talk -Vitalising your talk -Sharing the talk with the audience as well as organisation and presentation skills

Recommendation: This book provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a strong corporate image through effective branding. The author outlines a step-by-step approach that can be easily understood and implemented, making it a valuable read for small business owners and marketers alike. One of the book's unique features is its focus on treating a company as a product that needs branding, which is an approach that can be applied to any business. Overall, this book offers practical advice and real-world examples that can help companies build a powerful brand and establish a positive image in the market.

This successful new text offers a concise introduction to the field that is presented in a lively student oriented style. The authors integrate relevant real-world cases, vignettes, and boxed features with a clear, engaging narrative to effectively communicate the excitement, challenge and discipline of global marketing. *NEW More comprehensive, in-depth, current discussions and explorations *NEW Enhanced presentation of global trade (Ch 3) Features income data presented in tables as well as redesigned and updated maps *NEW Expanded and improved social/cultural coverage (Ch 4) Provides an expanded introduction to basic concepts *NEW The most recent research on product decisions (Ch 11) Covers Maslow's hierarchy of needs and expands discussions to include current research on Asian markets *NEW Impact of Information Technology (Ch 6) Expands coverage of the role IT is currently playing on global marketing activities *NEW Expanded section on global retailing (Ch 13) Broadens discussions and offers a new framework for geographic expansion by global retailers *NEW Enhanced Internet integration-Offers scores of relevant web addresses; a dedicated website that features links to companies

"Principles of Marketing: An Asian Perspective" is perfect for anyone looking for an in-depth, comprehensive guide to marketing, with a particular focus on the unique and exciting world of Asian marketing. With practical examples and real-life stories, this book is not only informative but also engaging and enjoyable to read. Whether you are a marketing student or a business professional looking to expand your knowledge in this field, this book is an excellent choice.

Marketing Research provides a comprehensive guide for students to successfully undertake marketing research. The book covers all the traditional theories and techniques, and also introduces new ones like ethnography, grounded theory, automated interviewing and text data mining. The book further incorporates a learning-by-doing approach thanks to the Qualtrics tool that allows students to survey, design, evaluate and analyse data. Finally, the book explains all stages of research reporting and presentation methodologies. This textbook is invaluable for students studying marketing research in any business or marketing course.

This book is a must-read for female professionals who want to step up their communication game. Mindell offers practical advice on how to communicate more effectively in the workplace, including shedding weak language and gestures. Readers will appreciate the clear and actionable tips and gain confidence in their ability to command respect and be taken seriously.

Everybody is a shopper—a fact no company can ignore. Based on results of never publicly seen real-world research, using ethnographic and neuroscience studies on some of the world's leading brands and retailers, this is an insider's exposé on how shoppers choose and buy brands (often without knowing how they do) and how brands can promote themselves. The author is one of the world's leading analysts of shopper behaviors. This book is the result of twenty years of pioneering research (from filming shoppers in-store to brain scanning) into how people around the world really shop. It explores what we actually do rather than what we think we do, how we really choose and make decisions to buy, and what brands are trying to persuade us to buy.

"Reputation" could be a great book for anyone who is interested in learning more about how companies can build a strong, positive image and how that translates into a competitive advantage. Fombrun provides a comprehensive analysis of how companies in a variety of industries have achieved celebrity status and how readers can apply these strategies in their own businesses. If you want to learn how you can leverage your company's image to create hidden assets that will set you apart from the competition, this book is for you.

This very applied approach to the managerial use of marketing research is designed and organized by the steps in the marketing research process. Great care has been taken to deal with the technical aspects of marketing research in a manner that allows the reader to apply research procedures to real applications in a pragmatic, step-by-step, "here's how to do it" fashion. The revision contains 35 cases; 14 new to this edition. The changes to the Fifth Edition include the addition of substantial insights and examples on international marketing research. Major new illustrations entitled Global Marketing Research Dynamics appear throughout the text. Three marketing research databases available on a PC-disk, accompany each copy of the book and contain real results from actual marketing research studies and are all keyed to the major PC-based analysis SPSS-PC, SAS-PC, SYSTAT-PC, and MYSTAT-PC.

Written by John Wellemin, a leading expert on customer care as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to keep your customers happy and coming back. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.

A tale of big ideas . . . big egos . . . and the billions to be won or lost in the exploding communications industry "An exciting, well-written, fast paced book on a fascinating topic. It is down to earth, realistic, and important. Kevin Maney artfully demystifies the explosion of new technologies and businesses that are radically changing the way we live, work, and play."—James C. Collins coauthor of Built to Last "Mandatory reading for all who wish to know the key media players and their future playthings. His personality portraits add the intriguing 'spice' that keeps the pages turning. This is an exceptional examination of who is likely to succeed or fail in the future media landscape."— John S. Hendricks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The Discovery Channel "Megamedia Shakeout by Kevin Maney is a comprehensive overview on the emerging 'new media'. Some of his conclusions are controversial, but this trenchant analysis from a veteran observer provides a paradigm for both insiders and neophytes. Whether you are in the industry as I am or a technology investor interested in unearthing these new opportunities, this book is a thought-provoking, up-to-the-minute analysis of all the players, large and small, poised to dominate the next media revolution."—Mike Bloomberg President, Bloomberg LP "Kevin is one of the nation's most astute commentators on the mergers and alliances which will shape media in the twenty-first century. 'Megamedia' is exactly the right term to describe the multifaceted behemoths now converging, and Kevin has done a fine job of chronicling that convergence."—Ted Leonsis President, America Online Services Company "From behind the scenes, Kevin Maney provides us with an insightful, entertaining ride on the multimedia roller coaster. Kevin's style provides us with provocative insights of the mega personalities which dominate and formulate the megamedia future. This constitutes a 'must read' for anyone who needs a map to the information highway."—Lucie J. Fjeldstad President, Fjeldstad International Former Vice President, IBM The biggest thing to hit the business world since Henry Ford introduced assembly-line production is the concept of megamedia—the merging of the computer, telephone, software, entertainment, and cable TV industries. The technological convergence of companies from all corners of business has sparked the most sensational corporate shakeouts in history. Now in an engrossing tale of big ideas, big egos, and the billions to be won or lost in the exploding communications industry, USA Today reporter Kevin Maney answers these questions and more. This insightful account Writing in a taut, hard-driving journalistic style, Maney takes us behind the scenes at leading companies for the first inside look at the shakeout in the communications industry. Megamedia Shakeout cuts through the hype to bring us a bold vision of the future and a clear-sighted, practical assessment of the exciting business and investment opportunities being opened up by the communications revolution. Kevin Maney has been chronicling the communications revolution for several years now, and he has interviewed all the key players involved. In this book, he pieces together a coherent picture of where the industry is headed, explains the technologies and technological wonders involved, and offers a highly plausible vision of what the future will look like. "Megamedia is the information superhighway, 500-channel cable systems and interactive TV all rolled into one. It is telephone companies, cable companies, entertainment companies and computer companies. All are part of the same converging industry. All will go through astounding change over the next decade as we witness the dawn of the Communications Age."—Kevin Maney "An exciting, well-written, fast paced book on a fascinating topic. It is down-to-earth, realistic, and important. Kevin Maney artfully demystifies the explosion of new technologies and businesses that are radically changing the way we live, work, and play."—James C. Collins coauthor of Built to Last "Mandatory reading for all who wish to know the key media players and their future playthings. His personality portraits add the intriguing 'spice' that keeps the pages turning. This is an exceptional examination of who is likely to succeed or fail in the future media landscape"—John S. Hendricks Chairman and Chief Executive Office Discovery Communications "Maney's working journalist's access to the key players and facts combined with his writing style provides an excellent perspective on today's newest industry the merger of computers, telecommunications, video and entertainment what he dubs Megamedia."—Alan C. Stanford Computer Consultant, Ernst & Young "Megamedia Shakeout by Kevin Maney is a comprehensive overview on the emerging 'new media'. Some of his conclusions are controversial, but this trenchant analysis from a veteran observer provides a paradigm for both insiders and neophytes. Whether you are in the industry as I amor a technology investor interested in unearthing these new opportunities, this book is a thought-provoking, up-to-the-minute analysis of all the players, large and small, poised to dominate the next media revolution."—Mike Bloomberg President, Bloomberg LP "Kevin is one of the nation's most astute commentators on the mergers and alliances which will shape media in the twenty-first century. 'Megamedia' is exactly the right term to describe the multifaceted behemoths now converging, and Kevin has done a fine job of chronicling that convergence"—Ted Leonsis President, America Online Services Company "From behind the scenes, Kevin Maney provides us with an insightful, entertaining ride on the multimedia roller coaster. . .climbing upward as the fevered pitch of mega-mergers grabbed the daily headlines and accelerating down again as many self-destructed and back around again as new players vied for control. Kevin's style provides us with provocative insights of the mega personalities which dominate and formulate the megamedia future. This constitutes a 'must read' for anyone who needs a map to the information highway"—Lucie J. Fjeldstad President, Fjeldstad International Formerly Vice President, IBM

Positioning, a concept developed by the authors, has changed the way people advertise. The reason? It's the first concept to deal with the problems of communicating in an overcommunicated society. With this approach, a company creates a 'position' in the prospect's mind, one that reflects the company's own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of its competitors. Witty and fast-paced, this book spells out how to position a leader so that it gets into the mind and stays there, position a follower in a way that finds a 'hole' not occupied by the leader, and avoid the pitfalls of letting a second product ride on the coattails of an established one. Revised to reflect significant developments in the five years since its original publication, Positioning reveals the fascinating case histories and anecdotes behind the campaigns of many stunning successes and failures in the world of advertising.

This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills. It offers practical advice on grammar, punctuation and word usage, with helpful examples and exercises. The focus on clarity and conciseness is especially helpful for business writing. Users may appreciate how the book covers a wide range of topics and can serve as a reliable reference guide.

Expanded with new entries and updated to reflect recent economic developments and the current business climate, this quick-reference dictionary defines more than 7,500 terms relating to accounting, taxation, advertising, business law, communications, transportation, computers and the Internet, economics, finance, insurance, international business, management, marketing and statistics. Definitions come with examples, illustrations, and cross-references. An appendix defines hundreds of business-related abbreviations and acronyms. Here is a useful, easy-to-understand reference book with information that is helpful to everyone involved in business activities, whether novices or experienced business executives.

Author: Jack Friedman
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 784
Publisher: Peterson's Guides,U.S.
Publication Date: 09 Jul 2007

"Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind" is a must-read for anyone who wants to establish their brand in a competitive market. The authors' witty and fast-paced style makes for an engaging read that offers practical advice on how to position your brand in the minds of your audience. With case histories and penetrating analysis of recent trends in advertising history, this book is the perfect guide for anyone looking to gain market share and emerge as a household name.

Best Business Travel Europe- How to converse, bargain, dine, dress, and conduct yourself when doing business in 30 different European countries- is a complete guide for business travelers on customs, cultures and communication. It covers topics from manners and greetings to punctuality practices and business customs for each country in Europe. This book includes everything you'll need to know to do business "across the pond."USABookNews.com 2006 General"Globalization has brought American companies new opportunities and new challenges. In my role as CEO and/or President of Marriott Lodging, Northwest Airlines and Burger King, I was keenly aware that knowing and respecting the uniqueness of customers, clients and employees is crucial to success. Mary Bosrock's books are essential tools for anyone entering the international market."-John Chairman and CEO, Astar Air Cargo"I highly recommend Mary Bosrock¹s book to all my colleagues. Our organization awarded Mary the Spirit of Diplomacy Award for her longstanding work in promoting respect and understanding across borders."- Ginger President,Protocol & Diplomacy International“A readable and easily understood “dos and don’ts” guide for those planning to do business in Europe. It allows confidence building, understanding, and avoids unrealistic expectations. An essential read for business travelers, tourists, diplomats, and anyone interested in dealing with those at the “worker bee” level of the global economy.”-Patrick W. President of The Minnesota Consular Group and Honorary Counsul of Romania

If you're the kind of person who enjoys having your perspectives challenged, "More Sex Is Safer Sex" might be right up your alley. Steven Landsburg takes economic principles and playfully applies them to unconventional wisdom, creating a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is controversial. Through each page, you'll find yourself questioning the intuitive, which could make dinner conversations a lot more interesting.

Negotiation Successful Deal Making was written by leading negotiation experts from top-rated universities in the USA and in Asia and its objective is to introduce the readers to the theory and best practices of effective negotiation. The book includes chapters ranging preparing and planning well for successful negotiations; building relationships and establishing trust between negotiators; negotiating creatively to create mutual value and win-win; understanding and dealing with negotiators from different cultures; and to managing ethical dilemmas. In addition to emphasizing the link between theory and practice, Negotiation Successful Deal Making includes deal examples such Renault-Nissan alliance; mega-merger between Arcelor and Mittal Steel; Kraft Foods' acquisition of Cadbury PLC, Walt Disney Company's negotiation with the Hong Kong government; and Komatsu, a Japanese firm's negotiation with Dresser, an American firm.

Avoid business blunders with Do s and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors "Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." The New Yorker America hosts some 41 million international visitors who spend $50 billion dollars each year while mixing trade and tourism. Do s and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors offers hosts an indispensable guide to everything from entertaining and business protocol to the role of interpreters and corporate gift giving. You ll * List of tips by country on specific aspects of hosting and other valuable resources and references* Guidance for doing business with special groups, such as the British and Japanese* What foreign guests find peculiar about American dining, social drinking, and office protocolWith the information in Do s and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors, you ll make your clients and colleagues visits more pleasant and avoid social mistakes that could ruin a deal. Instead, you ll gain a competitive edge by laying an important cornerstone of a good business relationship. "Knowing the appropriate protocol, customs, and etiquette when hosting business guests from overseas can often be more significant than the business discussion itself. This book provides all that and more." William A. Guenther, Manager, The Council House, Official Guest Facility of S.C. Johnson Wax Company

"Our Iceberg Is Melting" is a great read for those who struggle with change, or who are just looking for inspiration to embrace it. The book provides unique insights into how to deal with change and offers a perspective that is both highly relatable and engaging. The most unique aspect of the book is its charming and effective use of the penguin colony as a parallel to human society, which makes the story highly entertaining to read. Overall, it is a motivational read that will inspire readers to embrace change and succeed under any conditions.

This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment. A useful “how- to” guide, it takes students through all aspects of selling and servicing a convention at a hotel or other group meeting facility.In addition, it profiles the customer for meetings and conventions, the planners in charge of site selection, and facilities they commonly use. Also includes “Industry Insiders” planning tips and case studies direct from professionals in Convention Services departments.

This book is perfect for those interested in understanding the shift to a new economy where intellectual property and style are more important than ever. The author explains how the disciplines of arts and letters play a crucial role in creating and trading cultural capital. Lanham offers compelling insights that will help readers navigate the new attention economy, and provide a unique perspective on the business world and the moguls who will lead it.

Is your business prepared for the world of ANYWHERE? “Companies are beginning to conceive, design, develop, and distribute products and services in profoundly new ways…But how to exploit this new connectivity? Read on.”―From the Foreword by Don Tapscott, bestselling author of Grown Up Digital and Wikinomics “ Anywhere paints a compelling picture of what the next transformation of wireless will look like and who it will impact. Those who want to capitalize on the new wireless world should read this book.”― Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint “Connectivity is fast creating a level playing field among developed and emerging markets. Those who understand how to leverage the connected world will be best positioned to impact it. Anywhere is a must-read for anyone who wants to be a relevant leader in a global economy.”― Rajeev Suri, CEO, Nokia Siemens Networks “Emily Nagle Green takes it up a notch with a breezy style that makes the arcane accessible and the possible plausible. It’s the kind of sensible outlook that can only come from deep knowledge and analytic rigor―both hallmarks of Yankee Group.”― Tom Sebok, President & CEO, Young & Rubicam North America “Required reading for anyone interested in understanding how and why communications advances are fundamentally altering business. Green explains how the connectivity revolution offers unbounded opportunity to thrive in the nascent Anywhere future.”― Reed Hundt, former chairman, U.S. FCC “This book highlights the unstoppability of the advance of connectivity, creating the imperative for business leaders to respond.”― Ben Verwaayen, CEO, Alcatel-Lucent About the Book: A pill bottle helps health care professionals monitor patients taking medication. A vending machine reports its own inventory over a wireless network. A telephone speeds checkout by serving as a debit card in retail stores around the world. The future of the world―and business― is ubiquitous connectivity, the total interconnection of people, ideas, and products through a global digital network. As the network grows and the world of data expands, every citizen will have instant access to virtually anything he or she wants. Where is this network? Anywhere. And you must learn to use it to the fullest if your business is to thrive in the coming years. In this groundbreaking book, Emily Nagle Green, president of Yankee Group, a leading global connectivity research fi rm, charts a course for the future by explaining:

This book is essential for those who are preparing for the CFA exam. It covers two important topics- Ethics and Quantitative Methods- in great detail. The book focuses heavily on ethics and professional standards, which are vital for any financial analyst to abide by. Moreover, the inclusion of quantitative methods- one of the most crucial parts of the exam- is sure to be helpful for those aspiring to get their CFA designation. Users are likely to find it informative, comprehensive and rigorous.

In a radical break with the past, information now flows like water, and we must learn how to tap into its stream. Individuals and companies can no longer rely on the stocks of knowledge that they've carefully built up and stored away. Information now flows like water, and we must learn how to tap into the stream. But many of us remain stuck in old practices -- practices that could undermine us as we search for success and meaning. In this revolutionary book, three doyens of the Internet age, whose path-breaking work has made headlines around the world, reveal the adjustments we must make if we take these changes seriously. In a world of increasing risk and opportunity, we must understand the importance of pull. Understood and used properly, the power of pull can draw out the best in people and institutions by connecting them in ways that increase understanding and effectiveness. Pull can turn uncertainty into opportunity, and enable small moves to achieve outsized impact. Drawing on pioneering research, The Power of Pull shows how to apply its principles to unlock the hidden potential of individuals and organizations, and how to use it as a force for social change and the development of creative talent. The authors explore how to use the power of pull to:Access new sources of informationAttract likeminded individuals from around the worldShape serendipity to increase the likelihood of positive chance encountersForm creation spaces to drive you and your colleagues to new heightsTransform your organization to adapt to the flow of knowledgeThe Power of Pull is essential reading for entrepreneurs, managers, and anybody interested in understanding and harnessing the shifting forces of our networked world.

Imagine turning what looks like a messy jumble of numbers into clear decisions that drive your business forward. "Keeping Up with the Quants" is more than just a guide; it's like a compass in the digital age for anyone feeling lost in the sea of data. Whether you're a newcomer to analytics or looking to sharpen your skills, it offers practical insights that demystify the process of data interpretation and ensures you won't feel left behind in the fast-paced world where data reigns supreme.

This book could be a good read for managers who are seeking practical insights on organizational theory. The real-world examples from publications such as "The Wall Street Journal," "Business Week," and "Forbes" make it relatable and engaging. The addition of case studies of well-known corporations and a revised chapter on strategy with new material on types of strategy, Porter's competitive strategies, and Miller's integrative framework make it a valuable resource for implementing change in organizations.

"Behind a Billion Screens" is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining insight into the inner workings of India's television industry. Mehta's comprehensive research reveals the power struggles and political influence behind the scenes. The book also provides a critical analysis of the content that appears on Indian television, making it a unique and distinct read.