Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing · 2004 · 1K citations · 47 references
ManagementMarketingMarketing ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationRelationship MarketingCustomer EngagementCustomer Interaction ManagementIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsRelationship CommunicationRelationship DevelopmentRelationship ManagementCommunication ProcessesCustomer Relationship MarketingRelationship Management TheoryRelationship Marketing Strategy
The objective of the article is to discuss a framework of central processes in relationship marketing. The framework includes an interaction process as the core, a planned communication process as the marketing communications support through distinct communications media, and a customer value process as the outcome of relationship marketing. If the interaction and planned communication processes are successfully integrated and geared towards customers' value processes, a relationship dialogue may merge.
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