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It's common knowledge that marketing is nothing but advertising, and if your business comes through word of mouth then you don't need marketing anyway. Besides, everyone knows that social media is the best form of free marketing there is... don't they?
The world of marketing is abound with a staggering number of misconceptions, fallacies and falsehoods. In Myths of Marketing, recognized industry expert Grant Leboff takes readers on a fascinating and entertaining journey through some of the most deeply entrenched stereotypes that exist in the industry, from the idea that sales and marketing are basically the same and that getting people's attention costs a lot of money, to the notion that demography is the best way to segment your market and 'content is king'.
Using a combination of academic research, amusing examples and industry case studies, Myths of Marketing effectively debunks many of the most pervasive myths and assumptions, leaving readers with a clearer, more perceptive understanding of marketing as a whole, to improve their own practice and marketing strategy.
About the author
Grant Leboff is one of the UK's leading sales and marketing experts. Continually challenging received wisdom, Grant built a successful direct marketing company in 2002 and sold it six years later. He now serves as a non-executive director and also runs a strategic consultancy, Sticky Marketing Club, a consultancy which advises clients on sales and marketing strategies, building their brand and positioning it as market leader in their particular sector.
A regular speaker at conferences around the world, Grant Leboff is also a contributor to many business magazines and newspapers including, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, and The Financial Times. Grant is also the author of Sticky Marketing and Stickier Marketing, both published by Kogan Page.
