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Welcome to the Creative Age – Mark Earls
The one-sentence summary There is no point in pursuing creativity without a purpose. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Old-fashioned marketing is
Truth, Lies and Advertising – Jon Steel
The one-sentence summary Great research, instead of driving a wedge between communicators and the people they aim to persuade, should
The 22 Irrefutable Laws of Advertising – Michael Newman
The one-sentence summary It is possible to codify the rules that make a great idea, but equally you might want
The Undercover Economist – Tim Harford
The one-sentence summary Economic incentives drive everything. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This book claims to offer the hidden story behind
The Ultimate Question – Fred Reichheld
The one-sentence summary Customers who are prepared to recommend your product or service are the ultimate barometer of success. WHAT
The Seven-Day Weekend – Ricardo Semler
The one-sentence summary If in doubt, trust everyone and do nothing. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS The author runs a massive
The Rules Of Management – Richard Templar
The one-sentence summary You can succeed by paying close attention to how you manage yourself and others. WHAT THE BOOK
The Play Ethic – Pat Kane
The one-sentence summary Play is the fermenting ground for exploring alternatives and as such is the very essence of creativity.
The Philosophy of Branding – Thom Braun
The one-sentence summary Brands and branding must be grounded in a rigorous and philosophical view of the way the world
The Paradox of Choice – Barry Schwartz
The one-sentence summary The more choice we have, the less we actually make decisions. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS It is
The New Marketing Manifesto – John Grant
The one-sentence summary Brands are the new traditions, increasingly playing the role that tradition used to play by giving people
The Little Big Things – Tom Peters
The one-sentence summary It’s the soft things that matter, and they are very hard to do. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS