Endorsements in advertising : a social history /

"This exploration of modern endorsement advertising follows its evolution from a marginalized, mistrusted technique to a multibillion-dollar industry. The social history of endorsement advertising is examined in terms of changing ethical and governmental views, shifting business trends, and its...

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Main Author: Segrave, Kerry, 1944-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2005.
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Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"This exploration of modern endorsement advertising follows its evolution from a marginalized, mistrusted technique to a multibillion-dollar industry. The social history of endorsement advertising is examined in terms of changing ethical and governmental views, shifting business trends, and its relationship to the growth of modern media, while the money involved and the question of effectiveness are scrutinized"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:078642043X (softcover : alk. paper)