Synopses & Reviews
Branded Male discusses the evolution of the male consumer and the efforts of marketers to tap into the underdeveloped male market. Using a typical modern male's weekday as a template, the book considers all the opportunities for marketing to him and the best ways to exploit these opportunities. Through this template, Branded Male examines male-centered branding in areas as diverse as cars, restaurants, technology, fashion & grooming, bars, gyms and books. Tungate also traces the evolution of the male consumer over the course of the past years, providing insight into how marketing experts have successfully targeted men.
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<DIV>"A well-researched overview of a particular kind of new modern male." <B>- Choice<br><BR></B></DIV>See an <A href="http://www.aef.com/on_campus/classroom/book_excerpts/data/8004">excerpt</A> on the American Educational Foundation website!
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<DIV>"It's a fun read. More importantly, it's worth reading." - <B>Adrants.com</B></DIV>
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<DIV>"If you're a marketer for any kind of product or service aimed at men, you'll find this book interesting and chock full of useful tidbits." -<B> BizThoughts</B></DIV>
Synopsis
The male market is exploding. Thanks to emerging social and cultural trends, men are becoming consumers to reckon with. In 1990 only 4% of men claimed to regularly use a skin care product. By 2015 the figure will have risen to 50%.
Branded Male discusses the evolution of the male consumer and the desire of marketers to tap into the still underdeveloped male market. Crammed with facts and anecdotes, it analyzes how to effectively brand products and services for the male market. Using a typical modern male's weekday as a template and examining all the influences affecting him, Branded Male considers his exposure to brands and the ways marketers can exploit these channels, taking you through popular strategies for marketing to men.
In his trademark style, Mark Tungate paints a portrait of the male consumer. From razor blades to beer, from aftershave to hotels, he finds out which marketing messages have the most impact on male wallets. Men's bank balances may never be the same again.
Synopsis
In Branded Male, Mark Tungate, author of Adland and Fashion Brands, paints a portrait of the male consumer. Following a typical modern male through his weekday, Tungate considers how marketers can target him in all his activities, from morning through night. Through this framework Branded Male examines male-centered marketing in areas as diverse as cars, restaurants, technology, fashion & grooming, bars, gyms, and books.
Tungate also traces the evolution of the male consumer over the course of recent years, providing insight into how marketing experts have successfully targeted men. From razor blades to beer, from aftershave to hotels, he finds out which marketing messages have the most impact on male wallets.
About the Author
Mark Tungate is a journalist specializing in marketing, media, and communication. He is the author of the books Adland, Fashion Brands, Branded Beauty and Branded Male. As a journalist, Mark has written for publications such as The Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent. He has a weekly column in the French media magazine Stratégies and writes about marketing, fashion and design for the website Stylus.com. Alongside his writing, he teaches at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design.
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