Dive deep into the transformative power of metaphors in understanding consumer behavior with Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique by Gerald Zaltman. This pioneering work unveils the groundbreaking technique that revolutionized market research, enabling marketers to uncover subconscious thoughts and emotions driving consumer decisions. By exploring the intricate layers of metaphor, Zaltman demonstrates how to elicit insights that traditional methods often overlook, offering a pathway to truly connect with audiences.
Whether you're a marketing professional seeking innovative tools, an academic exploring consumer psychology, or a business leader aiming to align your strategies with customer needs, this book provides an indispensable framework for meaningful engagement. Rich with case studies and practical applications, it's a must-read for anyone aiming to elevate their marketing research capabilities. Discover the intersection of science and creativity in marketing and unlock the potential of deeper consumer connections.
Gerald Zaltman is the Joseph C. Wilson Professor Emeritus at the Harvard Business School and a founding partner in Olson Zaltman Associates, a market research and marketing consulting firm with clients around the globe. Professor Zaltman received his AB degree from Bates College, his MBA degree from the University of Chicago, and his PhD degree in sociology from Johns Hopkins University. He has taught at the University of Alaska, Northwestern University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Harvard University. At Harvard University, he was a member of Harvard's Interdisciplinary Mind Brain Behavior Interfaculty Initiative, which seeks to integrate advances in scientific thinking across the university. He also served on its steering committee. Additionally, he was Co-director, with Professor Stephen M. Kosslyn, of the Harvard Business School's Mind of the Market Laboratory where pioneering work was done on the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique and on the application of cognitive neuroscience in marketing, including brain imaging and implicit association testing. Professor Zaltman is the author or editor of over 20 books, many published in several languages. He is a frequent contributor to scholarly and professional journals. He has received numerous professional awards and honors. He is a past President of the Association for Consumer Research and has served on several editorial boards in marketing and the social sciences. Professor Zaltman has three US patents involving market research tools, including the first patent ever granted for a research tool in marketing. He is actively sought after as a consultant and speaker around the globe. Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.
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