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living and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas. In the 21st century, we see
the ‘marketspace’ as an innovation that has potential to enhance
human experiences. In this commentary, we explore how emerging technology (e.g. the
Internet) is transforming the marketplace, and we discuss how marketing theory might
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