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.
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Beth Heidt – Chief Marketing Officer at Gibson Brands, Heidt drives the company’s marketing and philanthropic efforts while supporting global artist relations.
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Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams also have marketing rights in six countries, tied with Miami so far with the most in the program.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
For marketing and communication leaders, this evolving landscape underscores the importance of swift adaptation and strategic engagement with government and consumers.
—Markus Lindblad, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
New York Road Runners Name Juliette Morris Chief Marketing Officer
Juliette Morris has joined NYRR as the organization’s chief marketing officer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams also have marketing rights in six countries, tied with Miami so far with the most in the program.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
For marketing and communication leaders, this evolving landscape underscores the importance of swift adaptation and strategic engagement with government and consumers.
—Markus Lindblad, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
New York Road Runners Name Juliette Morris Chief Marketing Officer
Juliette Morris has joined NYRR as the organization’s chief marketing officer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for marketing
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“Marketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marketing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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