Technical Marketing Communication: A Guide to Writing, Design, and Delivery - Paperback

by Emil B. Towner (Author), Heidi L. Everett (Author)

Toothpaste . . . disposable razors . . . security systems . . . farm equipment. Those products have one thing in comÂmon. Their marketing messages emphasize technical features to drive sales. This book not only explains how technical product marketing is unique, but also how to write and design promotional materials using: The Òbenefit of the benefitÓ to tell a marketing story; 3 ÒAsÓ every headline must achieve; 5 call-to-action options; Focal and emotional integration; Grids to design effective layouts; Icons, indexes, and symbols for images; And much more! After reading this book, you'll be prepared for every asÂpect of technical marketing-whether you want to oversee marketing creatives or earn extra money as a freelancer.

Author Biography

Emil Towner is an assistant professor of business communication in the Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University. Prior to his academic career, he spent 19 years in marketing and communications-including serving as vice president of content, overseeing social media, e-marketing, and web communication. In addition, he earned his PhD in technical communication from Texas Tech University and has written articles for numerous journals and books, including Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, Communication Yearbook, Rhetoric Review, and Technical Communication Quarterly.