Doing Semiotics

The book provides the clearest introduction that I have seen to date of the application of semiotics to branding and the analysis of consumer behaviour. It is packed throughout with well thought-out practical exercises and insightful commentaries that will be widely welcomed by all of those involved in marketing semiotics. * Professor Daniel Chandler, Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies, Aberystwyth University * Doing Semiotics is an important practical guide for the student of semiotics. It contains a number of current illuminating cases, exercises, and examples framed from a cultural and ethnographic perspective. It deserves keen attention from the many who can benefit from these semiotic tools, whether in business, design, or non-profit marketing. * Professor Russell Belk, Distinguished Research Professor and the Kraft Foods Canada Chair in Marketing at Schulich School of Business, York University * Semiotics is central to marketing; few would disagree. But semiotics is also a complex discipline. In this volume, Laura Oswald links the semiotic tools to the most fundamental marketing tasks and also couples it with marketing research techniques. Marketing semiotics for beginners - in the best sense of the word. * Professor Soren Askegaard, University of Southern Denmark * Doing Semiotics is a valuable resource for scholars seeking guidance about the process of semiotics and its application to deciphering marketplace meanings. With contributions from thought leaders like Marcel Danesi, Laura Oswald has put together a rich and useful manual to help readers uncover the fascinating world of cultural signs and their interpretation. * Professor Robert Kozinets, Jayne and Hans Hufschmid Chair of Strategic Public Relations, the Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California *