Several definitions have been proposed for the term marketing. However,a definition is unlikely to be useful; ultimately, it makes more sense to thinking of ways to benefit from creating customer value in the most effective way. The 2006 and 2007 definitions offered by the American Marketing Association are relatively similar, with the 2007 appearing a bit more concise. Note that the definitions make several points:
A main objective of marketing is to create customer value:
Marketing usually involves an exchange between buyers and sellers or between other parties.
Marketing has an impact on the firm, its suppliers, its customers, and others affected by the firm’s choices.
Marketing frequently involves enduring relationships between buyers, sellers, and other parties.
Processes involved include "creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings."
