Brands of faith: marketing religion in a commercial age
In a society overrun by commercial clutter, religion has become yet another product sold in the consumer marketplace, and faiths of all kinds must compete with a myriad of more entertaining and more convenient leisure activities. Brands of Faith argues that in order to compete effectively faiths hav...
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Medienart: | Elektronisch Buch |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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London
Routledge
2008
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In: | Jahr: 2008 |
Rezensionen: | Brands of Faith: Marketing Religion in a Commercial Age (2010) (Palmer, Ashley)
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Schriftenreihe/Zeitschrift: | Religion, media and culture
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weitere Schlagwörter: | B
Church marketing
B Religious Institutions Marketing |
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Zusammenfassung: | In a society overrun by commercial clutter, religion has become yet another product sold in the consumer marketplace, and faiths of all kinds must compete with a myriad of more entertaining and more convenient leisure activities. Brands of Faith argues that in order to compete effectively faiths have had to become brands ? easily recognizable symbols and spokespeople with whom religious prospects can make immediate connections. Mara Einstein shows how religious branding has expanded over the past twenty years to create a blended world of commerce and faith where the sacred becomes secular and |
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Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 0415409764 |