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Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

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Quick facts:

Large employment with moderate growth

More than 20 million people work in sales and marketing; these fields are expected to grow moderately over the next ten years.

Many industries buy advertising

Total advertising spending in the U.S. typically exceeds $200 billion each year and is purchased by a variety of industries such as auto sales, restaurants, pharmaceuticals, travel, sports, and entertainment.

Digital advertising is growing fast

Spending on digital advertising—such as on Google, Facebook, and Amazon—has just begun to outpace traditional media.

Retail sales is tied to technology

The future of sales is strongly tied to changes in technology that impact how retail stores interact with consumers.