Marketing is a universal activity that is widely applicable, regardless of the political, social or economic systems of a particular country. However, this doesn't mean that consumers in different parts of the world should be satisified in the same way. The 4th edition of International Marketing has been written to enable managers and scholars to meet the international challenges they face everyday. It provides the solid foundation required to understand the complexities of marketing on a global scale. The book has been fully updated with topical case studies, examples of contemporary marketing campaigns, the most relevant discussion topics as well as the most up-to-date theories, references and research findings. It is this combination of theory and practice that makes this textbook truly unique, presenting a fully rounded view of the topic rather than an anecodotal or descriptive one alone. The book includes chapters on: * Trade distortions and marketing barriers * Political and legal environments * Culture * Consumer behaviour * Marketing research * Promotion and pricing strategies * Currencies and foreign exchange Accessibly written and designed, this book is the most international book on marketing available that can be used by undergraduates and postgraduates the world over. A companion website provides additional material for lecturers and students alike.

This excellent book offers a good balance between theory and practice while providing solid theoretical and conceptual foundations to the discipline of international marketing. The approach is analytical rather than merely descriptive, with an emphasis on the management perspective. International Marketing: Analysis and Strategypresents broad and deep coverage of international business topics. There are two chapters for each of the 4 Ps of marketing. There are also in depth discussions of topics such as marketing barriers, foreign exchange, physical distribution, documentation, bribery, counterfeiting, intellectual property, gray marketing, dumping, political risks, services, free-trade zones, countertrade, and more. The book employs a rigorous approach that cites real-world examples from U.S. government and international publications, as well as industry-specific publications in addition to leading business magazines and newspapers. It covers the latest theoretical developments, empirical findings, and management practices. This integrated approach enables readers to keep up with the latest research and practice. The third edition of International Marketing: Analysis and Strategyhas been revised to include the latest scholarly and management practices, several new cases and advertisements, and the latest available statistics. In addition, the book employs" boxes" for the first time to highlight different areas of discussion: "cultural dimension," "it's the law," and "marketing strategy."A valuable reference book for any professional whose business is involved with international marketing.

Consumers in most parts of the world now have global access to products beyond those offered in their countries and cultures. This new space for comparison defined by globalization can result in very different purchasing behaviors, including those influenced by the 'country of origin'. This book investigates this effect, one of the most controversial fields of consumer literature, from a company perspective. In particular, it demonstrates the strategic relevance of the country of origin in creating and making use of the value in foreign markets. It also addresses the challenges connected with utilizing the value of the country of origin by considering different entry modes and international marketing channels. Further, it considers the role of international importers and international retailers’ assortment strategies in terms of value creation in foreign markets. Combining theory and practice, the book features diverse company perspectives and interviews with importers and retailers.

This book is structured around a comprehensive five stage managerial model of international marketing decision making at all stages of the enterprise life cycle. It is based on the most recent research.

Topics include international marketing research, entering foreign markets, export methods and procedures, international product policy and international advertising. Case examples and a regional analysis of individual world markets are provided.