An overview of marketing principles and concepts, updated to reflect the challenges of the global recession. *New to this edition: * Impact of the economic downturn on pricing * New technology for marketing information and research * Impact of online distribution * New methods of marketing communications * New case studies at the end of each chapter * Presented with clearly defined learning objectives and revision questions at the end of each chapter. * Written with a clear focus on the learner. SUITABLE FOR * Students taking a marketing module as part of a degree or diploma programme. * Students taking Marketing Institute of Ireland exams. * Students taking marketing modules at FETAC Level 6.