Just received this from a female friend (hence the gender) - make your own mind up but I certainly think there is something to comparing marketing to sleeping around - not sure why?
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 pour him a drink. You open the door for
him, pick up his bag after he drops it, offer him a ride, 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
What about when people start posting on the web how you could improve? Is that open source marketing?