Meaning and value in Media Culture Arvidson, Arvidsson creator text xx New York Routledge. 2006 monographic und

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168 Pages : pbk. 23 cm. Drawing on rich empirical material, this revealing book builds up a critical theory, arguing that brands have become an important tool for transforming everyday life into economic value. When branding lifestyles or value complexes onto their products, companies assume that consumers desire products for their ability to give meaning to their lives. Yet, brands also have a key function within managerial strategy. Examining the history of audience and market research, marketing thought and advertising strategy; the first part of this book traces the historical development of branding, whilst the second part evaluates new media, contemporary management and overall media economics to present the first systematic theory of brands: the brand as a key institution in information capitalism. It includes chapters on Adam Arvidsson Includes Index. Mass Communication 658.827 ARN 9-780415-34716-7 GCL 240120