An analysis of the many types and characteristics of service marketing
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Economic, product, goods and services, practitionersAbstract
There is a wide range of sectors and tactics that go under the umbrella of service marketing, each of which has its own distinct types and features. The purpose of this article is to shed light on the complex nature of service marketing since it performs a complete investigation of the numerous components of service marketing. This investigation shows the subtleties and complexity that are inherent in the process of promoting intangible products by evaluating the particular characteristics of service marketing across a variety of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, financial services, and technology. In addition to this, it digs into the primary qualities that distinguish service marketing from product marketing. These characteristics include inseparability, perishability, variability, and heterogeneity. By gaining insights into the diverse types and characteristics of service marketing, practitioners can develop tailored strategies to effectively engage customers, enhance service quality, and drive business success in the increasingly competitive service-oriented marketplace.
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