“Yu and Yoon have successfully produced a critical and applied intervention in the intersection of social media and marketing studies. Social Media Marketing offers a fresh outlook on strategic communication on social media coupled with real world examples and digestible formats for knowledge sharing. This book promises to be a valuable asset to students in marketing and communications.” * Professor Eleftheria Lekakis, Associate Professor in Media and Communication (Media and Film), University of Sussex *“This book is a timely and much-needed contribution to the field of social media marketing. While many of us assume we ‘understand’ social media, this text skilfully demonstrates how essential it is to engage with the deeper theoretical foundations that shape digital interactions. Yu and Yoon offer a rich, critical exploration of social media’s evolving landscape, paired with practical insights that make the content both intellectually stimulating and highly applicable. Importantly, the book moves beyond Western-centric narratives, presenting a genuinely global perspective that reflects the realities of today’s connected world. This will be an invaluable addition to our understanding and teaching of social media marketing, and a refreshing resource for students, educators, and practitioners alike.” * Emmanuel Mogaji, PhD, Associate Professor in Marketing, Keele University *

Zizheng Yu is Programme Director of the MA in Social Media and Digital Marketing at Exeter University, UK. He worked in senior branding positions across the world and as a Journalist for Chinese Southern Daily in Foshan and for UK Chinese Journal in London.

Hyunsun Yoon is a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Communication at the Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries at City, University of London. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), she has extensive experience in teaching media, advertising, and marketing communications.