Introduction of Marketing

What image comes to mind when you hear the word “marketing”? Some people think of
advertisements or brochures, while others think of public relations (for instance, arranging for
clients to appear on TV talk shows). The truth is, all of these—and many more things—make up
the field of marketing. The Knowledge Exchange Business Encyclopedia defines marketing as
“planning and executing the strategy involved in moving a good or service from producer to
consumer.”
With this definition in mind, it’s apparent that marketing and many other business activities are
related in some ways. In simplified terms, marketers and others help move goods and services
through the creation and production process; at that point, marketers help move the goods and
services to consumers. But the connection goes even further: Marketing can have a significant
impact on all areas of the business and vice versa.