This is an extremely friendly and practical introduction to marketing - and it covers "all the bases."The book begins with an introductory chapter explaining he concept, philosophy, importance and basic techniques of marketing. It reviews the dynamic nature of marketing in a rapidly-changing society. Next, it introduces the most important aspects of marketing, starting with research, targeting, segmentation and positioning. Understand the differences between consumer and business-to-business markets. Next, consider each element of a modern integrated marketing plan, including pricing, advertising, sales promotion, PR, direct sales, and more. The book includes a full chapter on global marketing, and another on the special issues associated with marketing services.Anyone interested in the fundamentals of contemporary marketing.