Chap 1 Introduction to Digital Marketing
Chap 1 Introduction to Digital Marketing
Introduction to
Digital
Marketing
BUS1314 Marketing Services in the
Digital Era
January 2023
Learning objectives:
01.
Explain the relevance of different types of digital
platforms and digital media to marketing
02. 03.
Evaluate the advantages of digital Identify the key differences between
media customer communications digital
marketing and traditional marketing.
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Introduction
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The Smart Insights:
Digital strategy
development at
Domino’s Pizza
Refer e-Book Chaffey & Ellis-
Chadwick pg 9 - 10
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D igital marketing can be simply defined as:
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M ultichannel marketing :
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Applications of digital marketing
Example: low-cost airline
Areas Applications Purpose
Advertising Display ads on website or social networks To create awareness of brands and
medium demands for products and services
Direct-response Search advertising such as searching for a To drive visits to a site when consumers
medium flight to a destination shows intent to purchase
Platform for sales Online flight booking As distribution channel
transactions
Lead-generation Record for the flight search history Identify and follow up flight purchases
method
Distribution Distributing of digital products such as -
channel insurance
Customer service Frequency Asked Question such as AirAsia Cost effective
mechanism Virtual Allstar (AVA)
Relationship- Email newsletter and tailored alerts about Interact with customers to understand
building medium special deals needs and publicise relevant products
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C hartered Institute of Marketing (CIM):
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Uses of digital marketing to achieve FOUR
strategic directions
SELL SERVE
Grow sales Add value
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Are you influenced by social networks in
purchasing something? Any examples?
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Use of digital media channels to support
business objectives
RACE (Reach-Act-Convert-Engage)
§ RACE is a practical framework to help marketers manage and improve the
commercial value that organisations fain from digital marketing
§ It is intended to help create a simplified approach to reviewing the performance of
online marketing and taking actions to improve its effectiveness.
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Benefits of digital media
1. Interactivity
2. Intelligence
3. Individualisation
4. Integration
5. Industry restructuring
6. Independence of location
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Example
1.Interactivity: The clothing shop could employ interactive displays or virtual try-on technology in-
store or on their website. Customers can virtually try on clothes, mix and match outfits, and receive
personalized recommendations based on their preferences.
2.Intelligence: Utilizing data analytics, the shop can gather insights on customer buying patterns,
preferences, and popular items. This data could inform inventory management, pricing strategies,
and marketing campaigns to better cater to customer demands.
3.Individualization: Implementing a loyalty program that offers personalized discounts or rewards
based on a customer's purchase history and preferences. Additionally, offering customized tailoring
or alterations for clothing items purchased can enhance the individualized experience.
4.Integration: Integrating their online and offline sales channels to create an omnichannel
experience. Customers can seamlessly shop online, make returns or exchanges in-store, and receive
consistent service across all touchpoints.
5.Industry Restructuring: Embracing e-commerce and employing direct-to-consumer strategies,
disrupting the traditional retail model by reaching customers directly, bypassing intermediaries, and
potentially lowering costs.
6.Independence of Location: Offering online shopping with worldwide shipping options enables
customers from different locations to access and purchase from the store, breaking geographical
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barriers and expanding the shop's market reach.
Thank you
TUTORIAL
You have a limited budget. Would you prioritize investing
in influencer marketing or other advertising for a new
product launch?
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Activity
In group chat
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