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Basics of Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
Basics
Digital marketing is marketing that makes use of electronic devices (computers) such as
personal computers, smartphones, cellphones, tablets and game consoles to engage with
stakeholders
Digital marketing applies technologies or platforms such as websites, e-mail, apps
(classic and mobile) and social networks
Digital Marketing
Basics - ROI
Digital Marketing can be through Non-internet channels like TV, Radio, SMS, etc or through Internet
channels like Social Media, E-mails ads, Banner ads, etc. Social Media Marketing is a component of digital
marketing. Many organizations use a combination of traditional and digital marketing channels; however,
digital marketing is becoming more popular with marketers as it allows them to track their Return on
Investment (ROI) more accurately compared to other traditional marketing channels.
Show Me the Money!
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Basics Digital Marketing

  • 1. Basics of Digital Marketing
  • 2. Digital Marketing Basics Digital marketing is marketing that makes use of electronic devices (computers) such as personal computers, smartphones, cellphones, tablets and game consoles to engage with stakeholders Digital marketing applies technologies or platforms such as websites, e-mail, apps (classic and mobile) and social networks
  • 3. Digital Marketing Basics - ROI Digital Marketing can be through Non-internet channels like TV, Radio, SMS, etc or through Internet channels like Social Media, E-mails ads, Banner ads, etc. Social Media Marketing is a component of digital marketing. Many organizations use a combination of traditional and digital marketing channels; however, digital marketing is becoming more popular with marketers as it allows them to track their Return on Investment (ROI) more accurately compared to other traditional marketing channels. Show Me the Money!
  • 4. Digital Marketing Basics - Different Channels