1. Marketing is defined as the process of creating, distributing, promoting, and pricing goods and services to facilitate satisfying exchange relationships with customers. It focuses on identifying target customers and meeting their needs. 2. The marketing mix consists of the four Ps - product, price, place (distribution), and promotion. These are the key factors that a firm can control to satisfy customers. 3. Marketing management involves planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling marketing activities effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational goals through customer exchanges.