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Conventional techniques for marketing technology products fail primarily because marketers do not truly understand their customers. Do you know what customers really think about your technology? Now, drawing on their award-winning research and case studies ranging from America Online to the Discovery Channel, marketing experts A. Parasuraman and Charles L. Colby demonstrate how the adoption of technology is influenced by unique beliefs that do not apply to conventional products and services. In the context of a general set of powerful techno-marketing strategies, Parasuraman and Colby introduce "Technology Readiness" (TR), a groundbreaking concept that enables you to measure and assess a customer's predisposition to adopt new technologies. Employing their TR construct -- a psychological amalgam of fears, hopes, desires, and frustrations about technology -- the authors identify five types of technology customers: the highly optimistic and innovative "Explorers," the innovative yet cautious "Pioneers," the uncertain "Skeptics" who need the benefits of technology proved, the insecure "Paranoids," and the resistant "Laggards." Using this typology, you can customize your technology strategies by combining insights from your context-specific assessments with general marketing strategies presented in the book. Essential reading in technology companies will be the chapter devoted to Parasuraman's Pyramid Model, which explains the critical role technology plays in a marketing organization as a link between employees, the organization, and the customer. Finally, the authors have included a self-administered quiz so you can score your own Technology Readiness and a chapter on the "Techno-Ready Marketing Audit" to provide a framework for taking immediate action based on the precepts in this book.

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Conventional techniques for marketing technology products fail primarily because marketers do not truly understand their customers. Do you know what customers really think about your technology? Now, drawing on their award-winning research and case studies ranging from America Online to the Discovery Channel, marketing experts A. Parasuraman and Charles L. Colby demonstrate how the adoption of technology is influenced by unique beliefs that do not apply to conventional products and services. In the context of a general set of powerful techno-marketing strategies, Parasuraman and Colby introduce "Technology Readiness" (TR), a groundbreaking concept that enables you to measure and assess a customer's predisposition to adopt new technologies. Employing their TR construct -- a psychological amalgam of fears, hopes, desires, and frustrations about technology -- the authors identify five types of technology customers: the highly optimistic and innovative "Explorers," the innovative yet cautious "Pioneers," the uncertain "Skeptics" who need the benefits of technology proved, the insecure "Paranoids," and the resistant "Laggards." Using this typology, you can customize your technology strategies by combining insights from your context-specific assessments with general marketing strategies presented in the book. Essential reading in technology companies will be the chapter devoted to Parasuraman's Pyramid Model, which explains the critical role technology plays in a marketing organization as a link between employees, the organization, and the customer. Finally, the authors have included a self-administered quiz so you can score your own Technology Readiness and a chapter on the "Techno-Ready Marketing Audit" to provide a framework for taking immediate action based on the precepts in this book.

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Conventional techniques for marketing technology products fail primarily because marketers do not truly understand their customers. Do you know what customers really think about your technology? Now, drawing on their award-winning research and case studies ranging from America Online to the Discovery Channel, marketing experts A. Parasuraman and Charles L. Colby demonstrate how the adoption of technology is influenced by unique beliefs that do not apply to conventional products and services. In the context of a general set of powerful techno-marketing strategies, Parasuraman and Colby introduce "Technology Readiness" (TR), a groundbreaking concept that enables you to measure and assess a customer's predisposition to adopt new technologies. Employing their TR construct -- a psychological amalgam of fears, hopes, desires, and frustrations about technology -- the authors identify five types of technology customers: the highly optimistic and innovative "Explorers," the innovative yet cautious "Pioneers," the uncertain "Skeptics" who need the benefits of technology proved, the insecure "Paranoids," and the resistant "Laggards." Using this typology, you can customize your technology strategies by combining insights from your context-specific assessments with general marketing strategies presented in the book. Essential reading in technology companies will be the chapter devoted to Parasuraman's Pyramid Model, which explains the critical role technology plays in a marketing organization as a link between employees, the organization, and the customer. Finally, the authors have included a self-administered quiz so you can score your own Technology Readiness and a chapter on the "Techno-Ready Marketing Audit" to provide a framework for taking immediate action based on the precepts in this book.

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Discover how to use proven marketing thinking to supercharge the effectiveness of any government institution, public agency, or non-profit! Using scores of examples, renowned marketing consultant Dr. Philip Kotler and Nancy Lee introduce breakthrough techniques for promoting innovation, speed, efficiency, convenience, responsiveness, fairness, and citizen satisfaction. You'll begin by segmenting your markets; understanding the differing needs, interests, incomes, and access levels of each group; and setting the most effective service priorities within your limited resources. Next, you'll position your offerings so each of your target markets can discover them and recognize their benefits. Kotler and Lee walk you through carrying out all four core "tactical" marketing activities: defining product, price (if necessary), place, and promotion. Finally, they offer indispensable practical guidance on communications strategies for reaching your target markets as effectively as possible. Along the way, you'll find coverage of everything from strategic partnerships to measurement and feedback. Marketing in the Public Sector also includes a full chapter on influencing positive public behaviors through social marketing. From start to finish, this book will help you move your organization from "low-tech, low-touch" to "high-tech, high-touch" -- and deliver more value for every penny you spend.

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This book provides a clear practical introduction to shareholder value analysis for the marketing professional.  It gives them the tools to develop the marketing strategies that will create the most value for business.  For top management and CFOs the book explains how marketing generates shareholder value.  It shows how top management should evaluate strategies and stimulate more effective and relevant marketing in their companies. The original essence of the first edition has been maintained but obvious areas have been updated and revised, as well as, new areas such as technology have been addressed.  The second edition of this book has been written by a ghost writer who has fully updated, enhanced and replaced statistics, case studies and other outdated content with the help of a select advisory panel, each of whom has acted as a subject expert, a guide and as part of a steering committee. The highly prestigious panels of contributors include: Jean-Claude Larréché – INSEAD Veronica Wong – Aston Business School John Quelch – Harvard Business School Susan Hart – Strathclyde Graduate Business School (SGBS) Michael Baker – Emeritus Professor SGBS Tim Ambler – London Business School Tony Cram – Ashridge Table of Contents: PART I Principles of Value Creation 1      Marketing and Shareholder Value   2      The Shareholder Value Approach     3      The Marketing Value Driver     4       The Growth Imperative     PART II Developing High-Value Strategies 5       Strategic Position Assessment 6       Value-Based Marketing Strategy   PART III Implementing High-Value Strategies 7      Building Brands   8       Pricing for Value   9       Value-Based Communications  10     Value-Based Marketing in the Digital Age    

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