The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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You market when you hire and when you fire. You market when you call tech support, and you market every time you send a memo.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marketing is an ongoing activity that occurs in every aspect of a business, from hiring to communication.
This quote by Seth Godin emphasizes that marketing is not confined to traditional advertising; it is inherently a part of all business operations, including hiring, firing, customer service interactions, and internal communications. It suggests that every action taken by a company can influence its public perception and brand identity, underscoring the importance of consistent and thoughtful execution in every aspect of business practices.
Themes
MarketingBusinessCommunicationBrandInteraction
In practice
Example use cases
In a business seminar discussing the importance of branding and operations.
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