Designed for applied advertising courses in most community colleges and many continuing education departments in universities. The Sixth Edition of Canadian Advertising in Action holds true to its original mandate: Canadian, brief and applied. Carefully balancing theory and practice, this practical introduction to Canadian advertising focuses primarily on advertising planning. Viewed from a Canadian perspective, the concepts are presented in the context of corporate planning and marketing planning. Students explore the relationships between various advertising plans and learn how these are conceived and developed from initial concept through to finished creative media plans.

Praised for its clear writing style and solid Canadian examples, Advertising in Action provides a clear picture of the advertising industry. This book is ideal for courses that focus primarily on advertising while introducing students to the broader topic of integrated marketing communications. Similar to previous editions, the book remains student-friendly. Key concepts are presented in easy-to read language and numerous examples and illustrations, written and visual, are included to demonstrate key concepts and related advertising and marketing communications strategies.

Designed for applied advertising courses in most community colleges and many continuing education departments in universities.The Fifth Edition of Canadian Advertising in Action holds true to its original mandate: Canadian, brief and applied. Carefully balancing theory and practice, this practical introduction to Canadian advertising focuses primarily on advertising planning. Viewed from a Canadian perspective, The concepts are presented in the context of corporate planning and marketing planning. Students explore the relationships between various advertising plans and learn how these are conceived and developed from initial concept through to finished creative media plans.

Socially organized activity cannot occur without censorship. Going beyond ideological arguments, this collections of essays explores the extent of censorship in Canada today, the forms censorship takes, and the interests it serves.

Experts in public relations, marketing, and communications have created the most comprehensive textbook specifically for Canadian students and instructors. Logically organized to lead students from principles to their application—and generously supplemented with examples and case studies—the book features chapters on theory, history, law, ethics, research methods, planning, writing, marketing, advertising, media, and government relations, as well as digital, internal, and crisis communications. Chapters open with learning objectives and conclude with lists of key terms, review and discussion questions, activities, and recommended resources. Fundamentals of Public Relations and Marketing Communications in Canada will be essential in post-secondary classes and will serve as a valuable reference for established professionals and international communicators working in Canada. Contributors: Colin Babiuk, Sandra L. Braun, Wendy Campbell, John E.C. Cooper, Marsha D’Angelo, Ange Frymire Fleming, Mark Hunter LaVigne, Danielle Lemon, Allison G. MacKenzie, Sheridan McVean, Charles Pitts, David Scholz, Jeff Scott, Charmane Sing, Amy Thurlow, Carolyne Van Der Meer, Ashleigh VanHouten, Cynthia Wrate, and Anthony R. Yue. Sponsor: Hill + Knowlton Strategies

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