Most people think that marketing has entered a new era thanks to the Internet, e-commerce, and the worldwide explosion in communications and computing infrastructure. Theyre probably right, but smart marketers know that even in the new economy the fundamentals of marketing are as valid as ever. Smart marketers are up to speed with developments in technology. The smartest of all know that people are still people and relationships matter a lotespecially in marketing. Customers are people with motives, emotions, needs and wants, and smart marketers stay close to them. If you really want to be one of the top marketers in the new economy youve picked up the right book. Smart Things to Know About Marketing gives you everything you need to know to stay ahead of the field. At the end of it you will understand the five smartest things to know about marketing:
- You must have a plan
- Get close to your customers
- Do your homework
- Remember relationships
- Use the speed and reach of technology
- 1980s Ready, Aim, Fire
- 1990s Ready, Fire, Aim
- 2000s Fire, Fire, Fire