Best Industrial Marketing Books of 2025

The Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition is a global phenomenon that has sold over 4 million copies and is recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written. The authors, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne, challenge traditional thinking about strategy and argue that lasting success comes not from battling competitors but from creating "blue oceans" - untapped new market spaces ripe for growth. This expanded edition includes updated content, new chapters, and tools any organization can use to create and capture their own blue oceans. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant.

This beginner's guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow resource for anyone planning to start and maintain a limited liability company. The author shares his own experience in starting businesses and provides invaluable insights into the common mistakes to avoid, including tips for managing the LLC successfully. The book covers everything from starting the LLC in six easy steps to finding strangers to invest in your business. It also includes a simple method for choosing the right structure based on your situation. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start an LLC.

There are laws of nature, so why shouldn't there be laws of marketing?As Al Ries and Jack Trout—the world-renowned marketing consultants and bestselling authors of Positioning—note, you can build an impressive airplane, but it will never leave the ground if you ignore the laws of physics, especially gravity. Why then, they ask, shouldn't there also be laws of marketing that must be followed to launch and maintain winning brands? In The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, Ries and Trout offer a compendium of twenty-two innovative rules for understanding and succeeding in the international marketplace. From the Law of Leadership, to The Law of the Category, to The Law of the Mind, these valuable insights stand the test of time and present a clear path to successful products. Violate them at your own risk.

This beginner's guide to starting a vending machine business is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to jump into this profitable industry. The book covers everything from the reasons why vending machines have a promising future to tips for finding the best location and choosing the right supplier. It even includes a sample business plan for reference. What sets this guide apart is its focus on helping those with little to no experience in business or entrepreneurship get started. Overall, it's a valuable resource for anyone looking to build a successful vending machine business.

The "Vending Machine Business" book is the ultimate guide to starting a successful vending machine business. The book provides expert advice on how to choose the perfect vending machine, analyze the market, choose the best locations, stock your vending machines, pay your taxes correctly, and automate your business. It also includes a tax guide, hard-to-find secrets, and helpful tips from the experts. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to maximize earnings while minimizing time commitment. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to start a vending machine business.

This book, titled "Hispanic Market Power," offers a fresh perspective on marketing to the booming Hispanic consumer segment in the US. Author Isaac Mizrahi, a leading voice in multicultural marketing, argues that companies need to move away from preconceived notions and effectively market to Hispanic customers. The book provides practical suggestions, case studies, and recommendations for marketers and business leaders looking to succeed in the US. The author's unique experience as a corporate executive, agency CEO, and industry leader makes this book stand out from others on the topic. Overall, "Hispanic Market Power" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to tap into the potential of the Hispanic market.

Sold Out: How Broken Supply Chains, Surging Inflation, and Political Instability Will Sink the Global Economy by Jim Rickards is a thought-provoking book that offers a dire prediction of the future of the global economy. The author outlines how supply chain disruptions, energy shortages in China, and rising inflation will lead to economic collapse in the coming years. Rickards argues that the current economic conditions will closely resemble the Great Depression of the 1930s. Despite the alarming predictions, Rickards offers practical solutions for both consumers and business owners to prepare for the coming collapse. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in economic conditions and their impact on the global economy.

The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is a must-read for anyone looking to build a recognized brand. The book combines the original 22 laws of branding with the 11 laws of internet branding, providing step-by-step instructions on how to build a world-class brand. The Rieses share controversial strategies and secrets that small and large companies have used to establish internet brands. The book is smart, accessible, and essential for anyone seeking to build a category-dominating brand. This marketing classic is expanded with new commentary, illustrations, and examples. Overall, it provides a worthwhile addition to the branding library.

Epic Content Marketing is a comprehensive guide to the newest content marketing methods and tools, including Web3, that will help marketers break through the clutter and build a community. This updated edition covers all the important social media platforms that have arisen over the past eight years and introduces the “creator economy.” It also shows how to update existing content and make new content that performs in strategic ways. The book teaches readers how to position their business as a trusted expert in its industry and provides everything needed to succeed in the new world of content marketing.

Marketing to Mindstates by Will Leach is a practical guide for marketers and researchers looking to understand and harness the power of applied behavior psychology and behavior economics. Leach introduces readers to mindstates, temporary moments of influence, and shows how to create behaviorally optimized messaging designed to activate these mindstates. The book provides actionable insights and examples that can be applied to any brand. Overall, Marketing to Mindstates is an easy-to-read and understandable format that simplifies a complex topic, making it a great resource for any marketer or business leader looking to gain an edge in driving actionable insights.