"The eighth edition of The Media Handbook continues to provide a practical introduction to the media planning and buying processes. Starting with the broader context in which media planning occurs, including a basic understanding of competitive spending and target audiences, the book takes readers t
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hrough the fundamentals of each media channel, leading to the creation of a media plan. Throughout, concepts and calculations are clearly explained. This new edition reflects the changes in how people consume media today with: a new chapter on how audiences are defined and created reorganization of the media channel chapters to cover planning and buying together; expanded coverage of digital formats in all channels; added discussion of measurement; completely updated data and examples." (Publisher description)
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"Why is advertising crucial for sustainability of independent media, and does it influence content? What makes advertisers choose certain media? Who within a company decides on advertising? How influential are media agencies? And how can media organisations conduct or commission audience research? T
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his publication gives straightforward answers to such fundamental questions. Advertising experts and journalists share their knowledge, based on their experiences in the Middle East and in Germany, in easy-to-understand, non-technical language, and even describe concrete steps towards clinching an advertising deal or organising an audience survey. This publication is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in familiarising themselves with the basics of advertising media planning and its relevance for sustainable media markets." (CAMECO Update 1-2015)
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"There are growing numbers of grass-root communication and information service providers in the developing countries today. They are operating community radio stations, multipurpose telecentres, information centres, community learning centres and – in a few cases – community multimedia centres (
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CMCs) that already combine both radio and telecentre facilities. This book is intended to be of use to all those wanting to become involved or already involved in such initiatives – staff and managers, community groups, NGOs working for community empowerment, communication planners supporting development activities, trainers and project partners. It will obviously be of particular interest to those operating or considering starting a CMC as it covers the full range of topics linked to community broadcasting and to telecentre operations." (UNESCO website, 31.10.2007)
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