This might help when explaining the differences of the "marketing mix". _____________________ You see a gorgeous guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed". That's Direct Marketing. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous guy . One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, " She's fantastic in bed". That's Advertising. You see a gorgeous guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed". That's Telemarketing. You're at a party and see a gorgeous guy . You get up and straighten your skirt; you walk up to him and hand him his drink. You offer him a lift, remind him of your name when he forgets it, tell him he's gorgeous and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed". That's Public Relations. You're at a party and see a gorgeous guy . He walks up to you and says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed". That's Brand Recognition.