This document provides an overview of marketing and marketing management concepts from Chapter 1 of a marketing textbook. It defines marketing as managing profitable customer relationships by attracting new and retaining current customers. Marketing management is the art and science of building relationships with target markets. The challenges facing modern marketers are discussed, including connecting with customers via technology, partners, and within a globalized world. Customer relationship management is key to attracting, retaining, and growing customers through delivering superior customer value and satisfaction.