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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Marketing is the way your people answer the phone, the typesetting on your bills and your return policy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Marketing encompasses all aspects of customer interaction, not just advertising.
Seth Godin's quote emphasizes that marketing is not limited to promotional activities, but is a holistic approach that includes every point of contact a business has with its customers. From how employees engage with customers over the phone to the presentation of bills and the clarity of return policies, these elements collectively shape the customer's perception of the brand and influence their experience.
Themes
MarketingCustomer ExperienceBrandingCustomer ServiceBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on customer service, one might quote this to illustrate the importance of every interaction.
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