World-famous marketing expert Philip Kotler has officially declared that he is no longer connected with the organizations Kotler Impact and NextMBA, despite their continued promotional use of his name and identity.
In a statement shared from his verified Facebook account, Kotler clearly said that these organizations are misleading people by suggesting an ongoing association with him. He stressed that any claim of endorsement or partnership is false.
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“It has come to my attention that two separate organizations are promoting an association with me that no longer exists. The two organizations are Kotler Impact and NextMBA. I have no affiliation with either of them,” said Kotler in the post.
He further explained that should be considered misleading and not authorized by him.
Warning for Marketers and Learners
Kotler also cautioned that this type of misrepresentation can mislead students, marketers, and professionals, who may wrongly believe he supports or is involved in these programs. He emphasized that this clarification is important to ensure honesty and transparency in the field of marketing education.
Why This Is Important
Often referred to as the father of modern marketing, Philip Kotler’s name carries huge value in academic and corporate training around the world. Unauthorized use of his identity not only confuses learners but also damages trust in marketing education.
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Marketing professionals, educators, and students are strongly advised to double-check any training, event, or course that claims to be linked with Philip Kotler before enrolling or engaging.
