Promotion in the Merchandising Environment

Book excerpt: The third edition of Promotion in the Merchandising Environment explains the process of promotion and describes the promotion tools available for creating successful campaigns. This edition focuses on the comprehensive nature of promotion in the merchandising environment of fashion and related goods, emphasizing online retailing, interactive and social media and the overall impact of the technology on all areas of promotion. Swanson and Everett combine coverage of print and broadcast media in a traditional media chapter, with greater emphasis on the rise of digital media in retail advertisement and promotion. With updated examples of retail advertisement and promotion activities and concepts in each chapter plus new, full color artwork throughout the book, readers will gain a full understanding of how to create a successful promotion campaign for retail merchandising products. New to This Edition: - Updated chapter opening vignettes and supporting color images of current and timeless examples - New Chapter 3 "Tools of Creativity" explains how the principles and elements of design are used in promotional activities and illuminates the creative relationship between the fashion retailer and advertising agencies - New Chapter 8 "Digital Media" covers interactive online retailing and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest and the overall impact of the internet on all areas of promotion - 60% new photos and advertisements plus updated charts and graphs - New illustrated case study boxes in each chapter - "Ethical Issues" and "Social Impact" sidebars throughout chapters - Streamlined coverage from 17 to 14 chapters makes text more concise