The document discusses how science and technology have impacted marketing over time. It begins with a brief history of marketing from early barter systems to the emergence of mass marketing in the 20th century with television and newspapers. It then outlines how digital technologies and the rise of the internet transformed marketing by enabling connectivity, mobile access, and empowering consumers. Key developments discussed include the growth of social media platforms from 2004 onward and how modern marketing now focuses on digital strategies like digital marketing, online websites, search engine optimization, and content marketing to connect with consumers online.