2. 3 P’s
• Pull… to influence consumers
• Push… to influence the channel members or provide
information
• Profile… to influence a range of stakeholders
of promotional strategy…
1
2
3
Fill, 2006
3. Pull strategy...
designed to influence consumer and customers
focused on messages about the product
Ultimate goal is to influence purchase
4. Direction of communications in a…
Pull strategy…
manufacturer
Wholesaler or
distributor
Retailer or reseller
Consumer or customer
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flow of communications
flow of products
6. push strategy...
…designed to influence marketing channel members
Sometimes referred to as trade or intermediaries
Focus on the product
about developing relationships and a strong distribution
network
7. Direction of communications in a…
Push strategy…
manufacturer
Wholesaler or
distributor
Retailer or reseller
Consumer or customer
Fill, 2011
flow of communications
10. Direction of communications in a…
profile strategy…
focus organisation
Local communities
Finance markets customers
Fill, 2011
flow of communications
distributorsemployees
wholesalers retailers
12. Strategic balance…
These three strategies are not mutually exclusive…
A marketing communications plan may well have a blend of the three elements
The choice and blend of push, pull and profile influence the choice of
communications tools
In an ideal world one person would be responsible for all three
strategies…
…this is rarely the case
13. understanding strategy…
There are a number of dimensions to marketing
communications strategy
Don’t forget that mission, corporate strategy and
marketing strategy have a major influence
Strategy is ultimately designed to deliver on our objectives…
brandingSTP 3 P’s
14. defining integrated marketing communications…
IMC is a strategic approach to the planned
management of an organisation’s communications.
IMC requires that organisations coordinate their
various strategies, resources and messages
in order that it engage coherently and
meaningfully with target audiences. the main
purpose is to develop relationships with
audiences that are of mutual value.
Fill, 2011
15. defining integrated marketing communications…
it is a new way of looking at the whole, where once
we saw only parts such as advertising, public
relations, sales promotions, purchasing, employee
communications and so forth, to look at it the way
the consumer sees it – as a flow of information
from indistinguishable sources
De Pelsmaker et.al., 2007
16. what do we integrate?
simply put, it is about the synergistic use of the marketing
communications tools…
…but we also need to integrate the corporate and marketing objectives
and strategies
the message needs to be consistent
we need to bring in corporate identity and image…
…as well as brand identity and image
17. combining marketing communications tools to create
synergies…
Integrating the various tools can lead to synergies in a
number of ways - here are some examples:
The sales team have an easier job if their product or company is well known as a
result of sponsorship or advertising
In-store or point-of-sale communications that are consistent with advertising are
more effective
A promotional campaign that is supported by advertising is generally more
successful
Direct mailing is more effective when prepared by an awareness-increasing
advertising campaign and supported by a sales promotion campaign
Public relations, corporate advertising and sponsorship can have synergistic
effects on company image-building
Websites will be more frequently visited when announced in mass media
advertising
Advertising for a trade show will be more effective if an incentive is to visit the
stand is offered
De Pelsmaker et.al., 2007
18. drivers of integrated communications
the key driver according to Fill (2006) is the shift from transaction-
based marketing to relationship marketing
organisational drivers
market-based drivers
communications-based drivers
media and audience fragmentation, literacy, clutter, competition, media inflation
technology, consistency, brand triggers
profits, accountability, importance of branding
19. barriers to integration…
opposition/reluctance to change internally
financial issues in relation to structure and frameworks
hierarchies, traditions and management structures
attitudes and structures of suppliers and agencies
perceived complexity
20. implementing IMC
the most important consideration is that of customer focus
this needs to be recognised organisation-wide and may require
training, support and planning
systems, processes, procedures and structures may need to be
adapted or changed
21. implementing IMC
principal planning tasks
1. who should receive the messages
2. what the messages should say
3. what image of the organisation/brand the audience are expected
to retain
4. how much is to be spent
5. how the messages are to be delivered
6. what the desired action(s) of the target audience should be
7. how to control the plan once implemented
8. how to measure what was achieved
Fill, 2011
23. the tools of the marketing communications mix
Sales
Promotion
Direct
Marketing
Public
Relations
Personal
Selling
Advertising
Target
Audience
Media
MediaMedia
Fill, 2006
24. selecting the right mix…
There’s no real science or magic formula here
Each communications tool has different abilities,
different strengths and weaknesses
The following model is useful when marketers need to
determine which tools or tactics to use…
Fill, 2011
25. Advertising Sales
Promotion
Public
Relations
Personal
Selling
Direct
Marketing
Communications
Ability to deliver a personal message Low Low Low High High
Ability to reach a large audience High Medium Medium Low Medium
Level of interaction Low Low Low High High
Credibility
Given by the target audience Low Medium High Medium Medium
Costs
Absolute costs High Medium Low High Medium
Cost per contact Low Medium Low High High
Wastage High Medium High Low Low
Size of investment High Medium Low High Medium
Control
Ability to target particular audiences Medium High Low Medium High
Management’s ability to adjust Medium High Low Medium High
27. As marketers we need to give serious
consideration to…
the degree of control we require
the financial resources available
The level of credibility that each tool bestows
The size and geographic dispersion of the target
audience
The communications tasks each tool is best at satisfying…
DRIP
28. Advertising Sales
Promotion
Public
Relations
Personal
Selling
Direct
Marketing
Level of control Medium High Low High Medium
Level of cost High Medium Low Medium High
Level of credibility Low Medium High Medium Medium
Level of dispersion - HIGH Low Medium High High Medium
Level of dispersion - LOW Medium High High Medium High
Primary tasks Differentiate
Inform
Persuade Differentiate
Inform
Persuade
Reinforce
Persuade
Key selection criteria for the tools of the
marketing communications mix…
Baines, et.al., 2008
29. The main tasks facing marketers…
Who should receive the messages
What the messages should say
What image of the organisation/brand
receivers are to form and retain
How much is to be spent
How the messages are to be delivered
What actions the receivers should take
How to control the whole process once implemented
Determining what has been achieved