Consumer Behaviour: A European Perspective 6th Edition by Michael R. Solomon, Gary J. Bamossy, Søren T. Askegaard and Margaret K. Hogg Now in its sixth edition, Consumer Behaviour: A European Perspective provides a fully comprehensive, lively and engaging introduction to the behaviour of consumers in Europe and around the world. This text offers a cutting-edge overview of consumer behaviour and is ideal for second and third year undergraduates as well as master's students. The book links consumer behaviour theory with the real-life problems faced by practitioners in many ways: Marketing opportunity, Marketing pitfalls and Multicultural dimensions boxes throughout the text illustrate the impact consumer behaviour has on marketing activities. Consumer behaviour as I see it boxes feature marketing professionals talking about the relevance of consumer behaviour issues to their everyday work. Brand new Case studies about European companies and topics give deep insights into the world of consumer behaviour. New coverage of sustainable consumption, emerging technologies, social media and online behaviour is woven throughout this edition. Online materials including multiple-choice questions and links to useful websites are available on the book's website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/solomon About the authors Michael R. Solomon, Ph.D., joined the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia as Professor of Marketing in 2006, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Consumer Research. He is also Professor of Consumer Behaviour at the Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. In addition to this book, he is also the co-author of the widely used textbook, Marketing: Real People, Real Decisions. Gary J. Bamossy, Ph.D., is Clinical Professor of Marketing at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, in Washington D.C. Søren Askegaard, Ph.D., is Professor of Marketing at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense. Margaret K. Hogg ,Ph.D., is Professor of Consumer Behaviour and Marketing in the Department of Marketing at Lancaster University Management School.

Consumer Behaviour Third European Enhanced Media Edition New and exclusive to this Enhanced Media Edition: *Interactive e-study guide full of animated exercises adds colourful depth to each topic great for revision*Quick tests throughout each chapter to enhance and test your knowledge*Find out what kind of consumer you are by taking self-assessment quizzes. Follow these three steps to get the most out of this Enhanced Media Edition: *Visit the Consumer Behaviour companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/solomon*Register your own personal account using the access code supplied with this copy of the Enhanced Media Edition*Access valuable learning resources to help you pass your course: - Answer self-assessment questions for each chapter, helping you focus on your strengths and weaknesses - Enhance your revision with the interactive e-study guide - Use the online Glossary and Flashcards to check and test your understanding of the key terms - And much more

'Consumer Behaviour' satisfies the need for a comprehensive, accessible and contemporary textbook which gives significant weighting to issues.

Consumer Behaviour is the first truly European consumer behaviour textbook, placing the subject clearly within its economic, psychological, sociological and historical context. The authors provide greater insight for readers by examining both the determinants and the consequences of consumer decision making. Antonides and Van Raaij include numerous examples, cases and sociodemographic data and provide complete coverage of core topics together with important new ones. Innovative chapters are included on: * financial behaviour * welfare, wellbeing and property * families and household production * consumption and the environment * shopping behaviour. The authors explore the full consumption cycle, not only the first stages of orientation and procurement, but also the usage and disposal of products. Consumer Behaviour is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It will also benefit non-European students who need to gain a wider understanding of consumer behaviour. Marketers, market researchers, public relations officers and government officials dealing with consumer policy will also find it extremely useful.

Explore the "act of buying" and beyond. A long-standing leader in the field, Solomon goes beyond the discussion of why people buy things and explores how products, services and consumption activities contribute to shape people's social experiences. A new author team introduces a uniquely Canadian perspective, and integrates cutting-edge topics and research in the ever-changing field of consumer behaviour.

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For undergraduate courses in Consumer Behavior in departments of sociology, physiology, and travel and tourism. This text on consumer behavior examines how our world is influenced by the action of marketers, and considers how products, services, and consumption contribute to the broader social world we experience.

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 1,3 (A), University of Tampere (School of Business Administration), course: Buying Behaviour, 4 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: One "official" definition of consumer behavior is "The study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of pro-ducts, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these pro-cesses have on the consumer and society." Although it is not necessary to memorize this definition, it brings up some useful points: Behavior occurs either for the individual, or in the context of a group (e.g., friends in-fluence what kinds of clothes a person wears) or an organization (people on the job make decisions as to which products the firm should use). Consumer behavior within European Community involves the use and disposal of pro-ducts as well as the study of how they are purchased. Product use is often of great interest to the marketer, because this may influence how a product is best positioned or how we can encourage increased consumption. Since many environmental prob-lems result from product disposal (e.g., motor oil being sent into sewage systems to save the recycling fee, or garbage piling up at landfills) this is also an area of interest. Nowadays, consumer behavior in EU involves services and ideas as well as tangible products. The impact of consumer behavior on society is also of relevance. For example, ag-gressive marketing of high fat foods, or aggressive marketing of easy credit, may have serious repercussions for the national health and economy. With the unifying of EU the impact is even bigger.

This translation of a prize-winning text examines the essentials of consumer behaviour from a European perspective. It features clearly formulated learning objectives and keywords at the beginning of each chapter.

Cases in Consumer Behaviour Cases in Consumer Behaviour contains a selection of case studies which examine different aspects of the behaviour of European consumers. These case studies consider, amongst other issues, personal consumer decisions and interactive household decision making; cultural and social effects on consumer behaviour; new product development and diffusion in different countries; marketing communications; and consumer satisfaction and welfare. This casebook is closely related to, and is recommended for use with, Consumer Behaviour: A European Perspective by Gerrit Antonides and W. Fred van Raaij. Features of the casebook include: * The authors of these cases are drawn from nine different European countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, France, Greece and Hungary * The cases reflect the consumer perspective on marketing problems * Each case presents a practical problem in the consumer area and poses questions for the reader. An Instructor's Manual is available from the publisher for lecturers using the casebook.

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Presenting a brand new approach to teaching consumer behaviour, Szmigin and Piacentini move beyond traditional psychological learning to acknowledge more holistic perspectives of consumer behaviour and incorporate new areas of research, such as Consumer Culture Theory, which are enhancing ourunderstanding of this fascinating subject. The latest behavioural, psychological and sociological approaches are presented alongside emerging techniques, such as neuromarketing, with their application to marketing explicitly drawn out. Theory is firmly set in context for students through extensive use of international examples and extended cases on topics such as repertoire shopping in China, lifestyles of Indian consumers, and learning about brands through Havaianas in Brazil.Each chapter includes Consumer Insights covering topics such as social media marketing in the Netherlands, repositioning Lucozade in the UK, and finding the right celebrity endorser. These features bring together the themes discussed and encourage students to engage with the material on a morepractical level.Central to the book is the recognition of how businesses and government are likely to use knowledge of these theories and techniques in marketing strategies and business decision making. Each chapter includes a Practitioner Insight from a professional working in marketing, advertising, government ora charity, including Dubit, Thinkbox and Age UK to provide real world views on the topics being discussed and the possible future direction of these areas.The authors acknowledge consumer behaviour as a research discipline. To reflect this, Research Insights features throughout each chapter include links to seminal papers to present students with the opportunity to take their learning further.The accompanying Online Resource Centre provides superior ready-to-use support for both students and lecturers: For students:* Author blog, responding to changes within the subject and supporting the currency of the textbook;* Web links illustrating consumer behaviour in practice including examples from print, video and web;* Multiple choice questions with instant feedback;* Links to seminal articles as highlighted in the Research Insights feature; * Web exercises to encourage students to test their knowledge and apply their learning;* Flashcard glossary to test understanding of key terms.For lecturers:* Comprehensive customizable PowerPoint slides; * Learning activities (including, more detailed workshop-based activities, shorter lecture-based in-class exercises and suggestions for assessment approaches)* An instructor's manual (containing guidance on how to use the case studies and Practitioner Insights in class, indicative answers, and some additional questions).

This text is a rare find: a book on buyer behaviour to which we all can all relate; one that informs and expands our knowledge whilst actually being an interesting read. Students and practitioners alike will find this a useful and enjoyable addition to their bookshelf. Peter Murphy, Teesside University Business SchoolConsumer behaviour is the starting point for all marketing planning – and this book provides the necessary insights to understand what makes people buy, and buy again. Written from a European perspective, international in its scope, the book first provides a comprehensive overview of research and then links theory to practical aspects of marketing. All elements of consumption behaviour, from initial need recognition through to the final disposal of the worn-out or used-up product are covered, using up-to-date examples from the real world.

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This revision of a classic book retains the market segmentation approach that has set the standard for consumer behavior study through 6 editions. Emphasizes the role of technology: the impact of technology on consumers and how they make their buying decisions is integrated throughout the text. For anyone interested in Consumer Behavior.

This textbook provides students with an essential introduction to the theoretical underpinnings and practicalities of managing the marketing of events. In order to market events effectively, it is vital to consider marketing of events from the organiser’s perspective and to link it to that of the consumers attending events. As such, this is the first book on the topic which reflects the unique characteristics of marketing in the Events industry by exploring both sides of the marketing coin – the supply and the demand – in the specific context of events. The book takes the reader from core marketing mix principles to exploring the event marketing landscape to consumer experience and involvement with event marketing and finally strategies and tactics employed to manage the marketing activities related to events. The use of technology, importance of sponsorship and PR are also considered. International case studies are integrated throughout to show practical realities of marketing and managing events and a range of useful learning aids are incorporated to aid navigation throughout the book, spur critical thinking and further students’ knowledge. This accessible and comprehensive account of Events Marketing and Management is essential reading for all students and future managers.