This textbook takes a case study approach to media and audience analytics. Realizing the best way to understand analytics in the digital age is to practice it, the authors have created a collection of cases using datasets that present real and hypothetical scenarios for students to work through.
Media Analytics introduces the key principles of media economics and management. It outlines how to interpret and present results, the principles of data visualization and storytelling, and the basics of research design and sampling. Although shifting technology makes measurement and analytics a dynamic space, this book takes an evergreen, conceptual approach, reminding students to focus on the principles and foundations that will remain constant.
Aimed at upper-level students in the fast-growing area of media analytics in a cross-platform world, students using this text will learn how to find the stories in the data and how to present those stories in an engaging way toothers.
Instructor and Student Resources include an Instructor's Manual, discussion questions, short exercises, and links to additional resources. They are available online at www.routledge.com/cw/hollifield.
Media Analytics introduces the key principles of media economics and management. It outlines how to interpret and present results, the principles of data visualization and storytelling, and the basics of research design and sampling. Although shifting technology makes measurement and analytics a dynamic space, this book takes an evergreen, conceptual approach, reminding students to focus on the principles and foundations that will remain constant.
Aimed at upper-level students in the fast-growing area of media analytics in a cross-platform world, students using this text will learn how to find the stories in the data and how to present those stories in an engaging way toothers.
Instructor and Student Resources include an Instructor's Manual, discussion questions, short exercises, and links to additional resources. They are available online at www.routledge.com/cw/hollifield.
"Hollifield & Coffey provide the practical and conceptual foundation students need to become professional media research analysts. This text provides clear demonstrations of how multiple research methods produce key insights within various industry contexts. In doing so, it will distinguish itself as an enduring resource for both students and instructors." - Matthew Corn, Director of Research, HBO/HBO Max.
"An indispensable resource not only for students of media analytics, but for professionals as well. It provides a comprehensive and detailed study of today's complex media ecosystem and how to effectively reach consumer targets on the right platforms at the right time with the right message." - Steve Walsh, Chief Revenue Officer, Consumer Orbit.
"It is no exaggeration to say that those of us who teach media analytics have been desperate for a book like this. It is comprehensive in terms of the industry sectors, measurement systems, and analytical contexts covered; and best of all, it comes with actual data for students to work with." - Philip M. Napoli, Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, Duke University, USA.
"An indispensable resource not only for students of media analytics, but for professionals as well. It provides a comprehensive and detailed study of today's complex media ecosystem and how to effectively reach consumer targets on the right platforms at the right time with the right message." - Steve Walsh, Chief Revenue Officer, Consumer Orbit.
"It is no exaggeration to say that those of us who teach media analytics have been desperate for a book like this. It is comprehensive in terms of the industry sectors, measurement systems, and analytical contexts covered; and best of all, it comes with actual data for students to work with." - Philip M. Napoli, Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, Duke University, USA.