
Relationship Marketing: The Discipline, the Modern Playbook
Relationship marketing in 2026: why it matters more after the acquisition-cost surge, the modern playbook, the five core practices, and the categories where the discipline works best.

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Relationship marketing in 2026: why it matters more after the acquisition-cost surge, the modern playbook, the five core practices, and the categories where the discipline works best.

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