Professional services are estimated to be worth up to $700 billion worldwide, but as
the market matures there is an urgent need for new marketing thinking for global players
or small businesses alike. This book applies the core principles of strategic marketing to
professional services for the first time, in an approach that is at once accessible and
compelling. With case studies from a range of companies including J. Walter Thompson,
market research companies, the big four accounting firms, Headhunters, Interbrand and
large US legal firms, it is intended to become the definitive book for effective strategic
marketing in professional services.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Acknowledgements.
About the Author.
Introduction: Setting the scene.
Part I: STRATEGIC ISSUES.
1. Growth strategies.
2. Gaining market perspective.
3. Client segmentation.
4. Creating and managing a professional services brand.
5. Competitive strategy.
6. Handling international operations and cultural differences.
Part II: MAKING MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORK.
7. The organisation and management of marketing in professional services firms.
8. Personal business generation.
9. Creating or relaunching services.
10. Communicating with markets.
11. Client service.
12. Marketing and human capital.
Part III: THE MARKETER’S TOOL KIT.
References.
Index.
Hardback
416 pages