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10 Yin-Yangs of Marketing

Nathaniel Bastin
5 min readJul 29, 2023

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Marketing: a timeless endeavour of contrasts and harmonies.

A field positively brimming with ‘yin-yangs’.

“Yin-yang” is a Chinese philosophical concept that describes opposite but interconnected forces.

Indeed, it’s the intrinsic polarities of marketing that render it arguably the most inclusive discipline in business, embracing all manner of temperaments and perspectives.

In partnership, these dualities also equip marketers with the versatility needed to adapt, evolve, and persistently resonate with different audiences.

Ready for a few? Great!

Here’s my 10 yin-yangs of marketing.

1️. Art & Science

The art of marketing is all about creativity, storytelling, and engagement.

It’s the part of marketing that gives us goosebumps when we watch a heartwarming ad or compels us to share a memorable post on social media.

But without the science, we’d be dancing in the dark.

Analytics, metrics, and data interpretation offer marketers deep insights into customer behaviour and preferences.

It helps to ensure the art lands in the right place, at the right time, with the right message.

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Nathaniel Bastin
Nathaniel Bastin

Written by Nathaniel Bastin

Full Stack Brand Builder | Published in “The Startup”, “Better Marketing” & “Entrepreneur’s Handbook” | x.com/NB_Branding

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