What is Marketing? – A Little Humor

Found flying around on Facebook, I have no idea who the author is. But it’s too good not to share – and surprisingly accurate. (If you know who wrote it, please email me the URL, or post it in the comments.)

“What is Marketing?”

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You approach her and say: ‘I’m fantastic in bed’ – That’s Direct Marketing.

You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends approaches her, points at you and says: ‘He’s fantastic in bed’ – That’s Advertising.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You approach her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say: ‘Hi, I’m fantastic in bed’ – That’s Telemarketing.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie; you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say: ‘By the way, I’m fantastic in bed’ – That’s Public Relations.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says: ‘I hear you’re fantastic in bed’ – That’s Brand Recognition.