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you should get a degree in
marketing.
why?
Salary.com
When business have to cut back during a
recession, both small and large businesses sill
need marketing to attract new customers.
marketing analysts are among the
Fastest growing
occupations in the country
www.acinet.org
20% growth in
marketing jobs in
2010
Higher than most industries
Monster.com
Average Salary
for College
Graduates
With a
Marketing
Degree…
$50,000
ucso.indiana.edu, 2009
Not too shabby, eh?
Marketingcareers include:
Advertising
Public Relations
Market Research
Retailing
Non-profit Work
Promotions
Strategic Planning
Sales
Creative Planning
Media Production
Brand Management
Forecasting
Packaging
Business to Business
Marketing Management
Business to Consumer
Communications
International Marketing
Product Planning
Merchandise Management
Sales Management
Social Media
Affiliate Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Marketing is what connects
consumers to the brand
Marketing gives us the opportunity to
do more than sell a product…
Marketing can effect change
”
“Over 34,000 loads of
laundry cleaned for
families affected by
disasters
Marketing can refresh the country
”
“Give away
millions of
dollars to people
with ideas that
will have a
positive impact
Marketing can save the lives
of children around the world
”
“Gave over 31 million tetanus vaccines,
helping protect mothers and newborns in
less industrialized nations from devastating
disease
But, lets face it…
Without marketing
people would have
less selection
& NO FUN
buying stuff would be boring
The world would be a sadder place.
in short…
1.Marketing is a diverse major
2.There are lots of career opportunities
3.It’s a growing field
4.Marketing is fun
5.Marketing is exciting and fast-paced
6.And without it, the world would be a
sadder place

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