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TYPES OF MARKETS

13 May, 2016 - 13:23

Now that we have defined markets in a general sense, it useful to discuss the characteristics of the primary types of markets: (1) consumer markets, (2) industrial markers, (3) institutional markets, and (4) reseller markets. It should be noted that these categories are not always clear-cut. In some industries, a business may be in a different category altogether or may even encompass multiple categories. It is also possible that a product may be sold in all four markets. Consequently, it is important to know as much as possible about how these markets differ so that appropriate marketing activities can be developed.