marketing
noun
mar·ket·ing
ˈmär-kə-tiŋ 
1
a
: the act or process of selling or purchasing in a market
did most of her marketing in local stores
b
: the process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service
New automobiles are the subject of intense marketing.
2
: an aggregate (see aggregate entry 3 sense 1) of functions involved in moving goods from producer to consumer
The company will increase its budget for marketing.
Examples of marketing in a Sentence
The company will increase its budget for marketing.
She has a job in marketing.
She runs the company's marketing department.
Recent Examples on the Web
The growth is mostly organic through word of mouth, as the church spends no money on marketing or advertisements.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
That’s before the Swift City campaign the city rolled out in honor of Taylor Swift launching The Eras Tour with two performances at State Farm Stadium in 2023, for which the city won a national marketing award.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Despite Travis earning a degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022 and Jason having a bachelor’s degree in marketing, both brothers did not attend their commencement ceremonies, according to Cincinnati Enquirer.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
As the landscape of dental office marketing becomes more competitive, the importance of adopting innovative marketing strategies escalates.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
No two clients in the same marketing area can access the same images or videos, ensuring each supermarket’s brand remains as unique as its offerings.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
An online petition with enough backing can provide a marketing campaign to rival the multimillion-dollar one Coppola has envisioned.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Outlook | Google | Apple iCal | Office365 Rare phenomena, like a total solar eclipse, can be a good marketing opportunity for brands, said Koen Pauwels, associate dean, research and distinguished professor of marketing at Northeastern University.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The rebrand is meant to broaden its appeal to new generations, especially those who enjoy trying different cuisines, said Shani Seidman, chief marketing officer of Manischewitz’s parent company, Kayco.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
That’s before the Swift City campaign the city rolled out in honor of Taylor Swift launching The Eras Tour with two performances at State Farm Stadium in 2023, for which the city won a national marketing award.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Despite Travis earning a degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022 and Jason having a bachelor’s degree in marketing, both brothers did not attend their commencement ceremonies, according to Cincinnati Enquirer.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
As the landscape of dental office marketing becomes more competitive, the importance of adopting innovative marketing strategies escalates.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
No two clients in the same marketing area can access the same images or videos, ensuring each supermarket’s brand remains as unique as its offerings.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
An online petition with enough backing can provide a marketing campaign to rival the multimillion-dollar one Coppola has envisioned.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Outlook | Google | Apple iCal | Office365 Rare phenomena, like a total solar eclipse, can be a good marketing opportunity for brands, said Koen Pauwels, associate dean, research and distinguished professor of marketing at Northeastern University.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The rebrand is meant to broaden its appeal to new generations, especially those who enjoy trying different cuisines, said Shani Seidman, chief marketing officer of Manischewitz’s parent company, Kayco.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Marketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marketing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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