This infographic from Eloqua takes you through the history of the marketing profession, from the door-to-door salesman — who expounded the merits of his/her brand and product face-to-face on consumer turf — to the print ad pro, the radio/TV pitchman, the direct marketer, the digital marketer, and finally, to the modern marketer.

What sets this modern marketer apart from the rest? How does he/she blend art and science? And how has the profession evolved over time, pushed along by technological developments that continue to transform the industry? Hint hint: social media, marketing automation, etc.

Take a look at the infographic below for more:

by JESS3.

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