J. Robert Rossman and Mat Duerden present a comprehensive and accessible introduction to experience design. They synthesize the fundamental theories and methods from multiple disciplines and lay out a process for designing experiences from start to finish
Long regarded as a maudlin mental state, nostalgia is everywhere and has been reimagined as a signifier of good mental health. It is no longer the bailiwick of right-wing reactionaries but a crucible of critical thinking and revolutionary intent. This book explores the revolutio…
« What impact can various research methods have on consumer psychology? How can they help us understand the workings of the consumer mind? And how can the field of consumer psychology best utilize these methods? In the Handbook of Research Methods in Consumer Psychology, leading…
Cutting through much of the murky language, the jargon, recondite formulations, and even utter nonsense surrounding this field, this accessible book will give you the practical information and pointers on applications that you need to know to succeed. --
Providing a clear guide to the specific analytical challenges faced by the retail sector, this no-nonsense book covers the nature and scale of data obtained in transactions, relative proximity to the consumer and the need to monitor customer behavior across multiple channels. --
"Methods for Consumer Research, Volume Two: Alternative Approaches and Special Applications brings together world leading experts in global consumer research who provide a fully comprehensive state-of-the-art coverage of emerging methodologies and their innovative application. T…
Packed with examples from every industry, this guide gives you a clear-cut framework for thinking about your business, outlines a roadmap for discovering new markets, new products and services, and helps you generate creative opportunities to innovate your way to success. --
First popularized by Clayton Christensen, the Jobs to be Done theory argues that people purchase products and services to solve a specific problem. They're not buying ice cream, for example, but celebration, bonding, and indulgence. The concept is so simple (and can remake how c…
« Nothing "goes viral." If you think a popular movie, song, or app came out of nowhere to become a word-of-mouth success in today's crowded media environment, you're missing the real story. Each blockbuster has a secret history-of power, influence, dark broadcasters, and passion…
Including case studies from innovative companies that are already driving customer engagement; learning and skill development; and employee motivation with Loyalty 3.0 methods; this book reveals how to use behavioral economics; big data; social media; and gamification to inspire…
"This book takes a fresh look at corporate power in the regulatory process. It examines how corporations seek to prevent, shape, make or revoke regulation. The central argument is that in doing so, corporations utilise distinct power resources as experts, innovators and operator…