CH 1
CH 1
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
Definition of Marketing
Marketing is a societal process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating, offering, and freely exchanging products and services of value with others. (Philip Kotler) Marketing is the performance of business activities that directs the flow of goods and services from producer to customer or user. (American Mgt Association)
Marketing Offers
Tangibles
Non-durables Durables
Non-tangibles
Services Activities
Others
Persons, Ideas Places, Events Organisations Information Experiences