This document outlines a marketing plan for an app called "Webcasts Made Easy" that allows users to create and participate in webinars, podcasts, and online meetings and events. The target markets include businesses, educational institutions, event managers, and individuals interested in skills development. The app will initially launch on Google Play and then Windows Store and App Store. The plan aims to generate 11,000 downloads and 700 reviews in the first two months and earn ₹150,000 in sponsorships within 1.5 months. Key features of the app include screen sharing, comments, recordings, and customization options. The marketing strategy involves communication channels, collaborations, and free initial access with premium upgrades.
19. MARKET POSITIONING
Webcasts Made Easy
An app that banks on techno-savvy aspect to
unleash state of the art webinars, podcasts,
conferences, meetings, recording videos, etc. that
it becomes a must have tool in the kitty for
everyone.
20. MARKET ENTRY
Webcasts Made Easy
Will be initially available in play store.
Gradually will be made available both in
windows store and app store.
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22. To generate 11,000 customer viewership/
downloads and 700 reviews in the first two
months of its release.
Target to obtain at least Rs.1,50,000 in
sponsorships within one and half months.
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26. The most important collaborator
The platform where the application will be launched.
Others
Edu-startups, business houses, entrepreneurs, event
managers, academic institutions, independent tutors &
instructors and skill development & rural development
wings of the Indian Govt.
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28. The strategic
business unit
responsible for -
• Developers and
Maintenance of app – App
Developers
• Worldwide Marketing and
Promotion – Marketing
Department
• Sponsorships – Tie-up
partners
• Distributors –
& Suppliers
Key
stakeholders -
• Developers
• Marketing
Management
Team
• The
Collaborators
• Distributors/
suppliers
32. For Attendees
Join & participate in online events, webinars, business
meetings & group conference
Listen in using one-touch dialing or VoIP
View the event speaker’s slide presentations up close
Participate in polls, raise your hand and ask the event
speaker a question
View active speaker’s webcam
33. For Organizers
Schedule a single occurrence Webinar.
Edit any scheduled Webinar
View a count of registrants for an
upcoming Webinar
Share upcoming an Webinar's registration
link
34. For Presenters
Share device's screen with the
audience
Use drawing tools to whiteboard or
markup/annotate content
36. Comments & queries raised by every participant will be
displayed onscreen
Option of auto-recording the webinar or session
Full Screen view of slides available
Screenshots accessible anytime during the session
Customized volume control options to set speed & pitch
for every new session
Pdf version of slides available after few days of webinar
Dual recording options – audio and video files
37. Promotes Skill Development & Rural Development
Projects of Indian Govt.
Option to share online via youtube, facebook, whatsapp,
email & Bluetooth
Attract event management firms ranging from sports to
music to fests to food festival to dance academies, etc.
Users can participate in breakout rooms
Users can view and participate with ‘custom pod’
applications
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39. Working towards customer delight to ensure Brand Loyalty
Quick Bug Fixes
New tunneled connection indicator
Better compatibility with upcoming changes to H.264 streams
Consistent innovation based on users reviews
40. COLLABORATOR VALUE
Targeting skill development & rural development projects fo
Digital Literacy will craft Brand Positioning
Periodic mails on improving webcasts & skyrocketing their e-
learning or online venture will ensure Loyalty & Expansion
41. COMPANY VALUE
By providing state of the art tools & cutting edge
technology to promote e-learning and webcasts will
yield mass dissemination by providing unmatchable
features at unbeatable price
45. This app will revolutionize the e-learning and
online business that we perceive today. Banking
its array of features as USP, it is poised to be an
indispensable brand in the market and students,
tutors, corporate houses and entrepreneurs
vouch for its capabilities and usefulness !!
46. PRICES Works on “Freemium model”
Free download for 1st month
Unlock added features at 0.99$
onwards
Premium membership - $3.99
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48. For users –
Referrals upto 30 will get upgraded to premium account.
For collaborators –
Periodic mails on improving webinars & podcasts, skyrocketing blog
following and achieving customer satisfaction.
50. Official Blogs
Email Marketing
Social Media groups and communities
Promo Videos
Official Facebook Page
Webinars
Q&A Forums like Quora
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52. Google Play Store
The information on the other communication channels will
redirect all the users to Google Play Store.
After download, the users are asked to sign up with his
phone number and email id. After doing so, the user is
provided with an unique id for referrals.
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55. INFRASTRUCTURE
A marketing team with sub groups focusing on
communication channels, distributors & suppliers, along
with techno-savvy & research team
56. App Development
Marketing
Research on statistical information
Contacting collaborators, distributors &
suppliers
Advertisement via different channels
57. Launch of app is June-
July
Free trial download;
premium facility
available
Use the app free for
first one month and its
value
Lookout for
collaborators, volunteers
and sponsorships
Roll out prizes & offers to
woo new customers
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59. Apps downloads
User Reviews
User Ratings
Referrals
Comparative Analysis with other competitors
Google Play Store- Whether featured amongst Top Free,
Top Paid & Top Grossing Apps
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61. Create a landing page by make sure to always create an official landing
page for your app with strong visualizations and focus on end value, so
users and the media can trust this app.
Create a product video and make it creative, thought-provoking or
personal. Tell the story, but in a way people can identify with.
Join Developers & Entrepreneurs Groups on Social Media to increase
your visibility on social media groups & communities, especially LinkedIn,
Google+ and Facebook, to become better known among entrepreneurs
& app developers go.
Create An Eye Catching App Icon.
Get Featured On Mobile App Review Sites.
63. CREDITS
Text book on Marketing Management by Philip Kotler.
Various HBR articles on Marketing Plan.
Google Play to analyse the competitors.
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64. Created by Ravi Deo Chandra, Nift Chennai during
marketing internship by Professor Sameer Mathur,
IIM LUCKNOW.
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