##  [ The Difference Between Marketing, PR, Advertising and Branding ](/articles/difference-between-marketing-pr-advertising-and-branding) 

  Submitted by [Dave Ockwell-Jenner](/whois/4055) on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 09:02 

 Having worked at the fringe of marketing for many years, I am always interested in how that whole realm works. One thing I see frequently (especially amongst small business people) is the confusion between *Marketing*, *Public Relations*, *Advertising* and *Branding*.

To many, these are often interchanged. I came across what I think is the most succinct and easy to understand depiction of the differences between these disciplines: [see what you think](http://adsoftheworld.com/blog/ivan/2007/apr/11/the_difference_between_marketing_pr_advertising_and_branding).



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