World Business Advertising History

Author: Yang Haijun, Wang Chengwen
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The content covered by the history of world advertising is extremely rich. Political, military, and cultural advertising in different periods have distinct developmental backgrounds and manifestations. World Commercial Advertising History primarily explores the process and patterns of the development of world commercial advertising. Although its research focus is specific, it also takes into account the broader political, economic, and cultural exchanges between different regions and ethnic groups in the world. While its research field involves various aspects such as dynastic changes, institutional evolution, social development, and cultural dissemination, the primary focus remains on the manifestations of commercial advertising. This book not only outlines the basic development of world advertising in chronological order but also studies the unique advertising forms of different regions and countries in thematic sections. Therefore, it innovates in research methods and approaches. In terms of its structure, it strives to combine general history with thematic history within the framework of academic norms. Thus, this book has the following characteristics:
First, a combination of general history and thematic history. This book integrates the general history of advertising with thematic advertising history. The general history emphasizes the overall patterns of advertising development and its adaptability and leadership in social development from a macro perspective, which holds significant practical meaning for people to understand the essence of advertising and grasp its developmental trends. On the other hand, thematic history explores the uniqueness of advertising communication in different periods and countries from a micro perspective, which is of great importance for the refinement and deepening of advertising research. The general history and thematic history complement each other, forming an organic whole and making the distinctive features of this work very clear.
Second, a combination of historical facts and historical analysis. This book takes advertising history as its foundation, emphasizing the objectivity of historical facts. At the same time, it focuses on uncovering the inherent patterns within historical facts and emphasizes the guiding role of historical analysis, thereby achieving a balance between objectivity and guidance.
Third, highlighting the creative contributions of outstanding advertising professionals under the reference of historical materialism. The driving force behind the development of advertising is social productivity characterized by technological advancement. At the same time, the theoretical innovations of outstanding advertising professionals also hold significant historical importance in the history of advertising development. In a certain era, the influence of outstanding advertising professionals can even last for decades. Therefore, this work pays special attention to the individual contributions and historical impact of outstanding advertising professionals.
Fourth, strong online searchability and attention. The rise of new media such as the internet has expanded the scope of advertising research while also posing new demands for it. This book fully values the high searchability of its content in online retrieval to enhance the attention and dissemination power of advertising history on the internet.
Fifth, a combination of guidance and expansion. On one hand, this book provides a wealth of historical facts, and on the other hand, it provides numerous sources of historical facts, offering users clues for further research and use.