FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING offers a concise, straightforward approach to basic marketing concepts and strategies. Providing comprehensive coverage in a consolidated format, Pride and Ferrell highlight topics in sustainable marketing, marketing entrepreneurship, and marketing in transitional times while incorporating up-to-date research and examples throughout. In addition to a well-respected, distinguished author team, authoritative coverage, and comprehensive yet consolidated coverage, the Fourth Edition includes new advertisements, photos, and screen shots throughout the text; activities contributing to a larger semester goal to create a marketing plan; boxed features highlighting text themes; and Opening Vignettes that feature engaging companies intended to spark reader interest.