My future career in Marketing

Well, I heard a great story this morning in my Marketing class and it really brought out what my career really is about. I thought it was kind of interesting and decide to write it in the Journal to describe what Marketing (Which is my major) is really about. For all those who can't decipher the different facets of marketing and for those who already can...

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm

awesome at the gym."

That's Direct Marketing.

You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of

your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's awesome at the gym."

That's Advertising.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone

number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm awesome at the gym."

That's Telemarketing.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your

tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her,

pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, "By the

way, I'm awesome at the gym."

That's Public Relations.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, I

hear you're awesome at the gym."

That's Brand Recognition.