2. Integrated Marketing Communication
īIntegrated Marketing Communications (IMC) is the term used to
describe the entire program by which you communicate with your
customers.
īIntegrated marketing communication refers to integrating all the
methods of brand promotion to promote a particular product or
service among target customers.
īIn integrated marketing communication, all aspects of marketing
communication work together for increased sales and maximum
cost-effectiveness.
5. Contemporary IMC Approach
Point of
purchase
Publicity
Interactive
marketing
Public
relations
Direct
marketing
Special
events
Packaging
Sales
promotion
Direct
response
Media
Adver-
tising
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6. 1. Advertisement
īAmerican Marketing Association has defined advertising as âany paid
form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas goods and
services of an identified sponsorâ.
īIt is a paid form of communication
īIt is the non-personal presentation of the message. There is no face-to-
face direct contact with the customers
īAdvertisement issued by an identified sponsor
7. Objectives of Advertising
īˇ To introduce a new product by creating interest for it among the prospective customers.
īˇ To support personal selling programme. Advertising maybe used to open customersâ doors for salesman.
īˇ To reach people inaccessible to salesman.
īˇ To enter a new market or attract a new group of customers.
īˇ To light competition in the market and to increase the sales as seen in the fierce competition between Coke and Pepsi.
īˇ To enhance the goodwill of the enterprise by promising better quality products and services.
īˇ To improve dealer relations. Advertising supports the dealers in selling he product. Dealers are attracted towards a product
which is advertised effectively.
īˇ To warn the public against imitation of an enterpriseâs products.
8. 2. Sales promotion
īA sales promotion, or promo, is a set of marketing strategies used to
boost the demand for a product or service, raise brand awareness, and
increase revenue.
īAs a rule, companies use sales promotions within a limited period via
various channels â social media, email campaigns, websites, etc. They are
accompanied by quality visuals, influential text, and a reasonable
objective to reach out to the target audience.
9. Advantages of sales promotion
īThere are numerous benefits of implementing sales promotion in your
business. Here are the basic ones:
īˇ It generates more customers.
īˇ It retains current customers.
īˇ It raises awareness.
īˇ It gives a quick increase in sales.
12. 3. Publicity
īWilliam J. Stanton:
īâPublicity is any promotional communication regarding an organisation
and/or its products where the message is not paid for by the
organisation benefiting from it.â
13. Publicity
īPhilip Kotler:
īâNon-personal stimulation of demand for the product or service, or
business unit by placing commercially significant news about it in public
medium or obtaining favourable presentation of it upon radio, television,
or stage that is not paid for by the sponsor.â
14. Publicity
īPublicity is infotainment, i.e. which tends to inform and entertain the
general public at the same time.
īIt provides some interesting, juicy, controversial news to the general
public, that has the capability of changing their opinion or outlook, about
the product or company.
15. Publicity
īWhile the main aim of publicity is to gain the maximum possible media
coverage, public relations is about getting the attention of the target
audience.
īPublicity is not under the control of the company and public relation is
controlled by the company
17. 4. Personal Selling
īPersonal selling is a personalized sales method that employs person-to-
person interaction between a sales representative and prospective
customers to influence the customerâs purchase decision.
īPrecisely, itâs a promotional technique where a salesperson:
âĸ Uses person-to-person communication:
âĸ To sell an offering
âĸ Using a personalized sales strategy
18. Objective Of Personal Selling
īˇ Build brand and product awareness by educating customers on the companyâs offerings and their benefits.
īˇ Increase sales by identifying and persuading the prospects to buy a businessâs offering.
īˇ Building close long-term relationships with the customers by enforcing person-to-person two-way
communication.
īˇ Supporting the customers of complex, technical, or high-priced items by providing detailed technical
information.
īˇ Stimulating the offeringâs demand by helping the customers throughout their decision-making process and
guiding them towards the businessâs offering.
īˇ Reinforcing the brand by building long-term relationships with the customers over time by meeting them and
helping them in their decision-making process.
19. 5. Direct Marketing
īDirect marketing is a marketing strategy where target customers are
contacted directly by the brand instead of having an indirect medium
between them.
īDirect marketing largely relies on the individual distribution of a sales
pitch to their consumers and potential customers, personally. Door-to-
door salesmen, promotional telephone calls, SMS, emails, kiosks, hand-
out brochures and coupons are among the more popular methods used
in direct marketing.
21. 6. Public Relation
īDefinition
īBuilding good relations with the companyâs various publics by
obtaining favourable publicity, building up a good corporate image, and
handling or heading off unfavourable rumours, stories, and events.
22. Public Relation
īPublic Relations Functions
âĸ Press Relations
âĸ Product Publicity
âĸ Public Affairs
âĸ Lobbying
âĸ Investor Relations
âĸ Development
23. Public Relations
īRole and Impact of Public Relations
âĸ Advantages:
Strong impact on public awareness at
lower cost than advertising
Greater credibility than advertising
âĸ Publicity is often underused
âĸ Good public relations can be a powerful brand-building tool
25. 7. Web Marketing
īMarketing that is done via the internet (online), is often called web
marketing or online marketing. More people prefer to do web marketing
now because itâs less expensive.
26. Builds and
maintains
customer
relationships
Obtains
customer
database
information
Communicates
and interacts with
buyers
Provides
customer
service and
support
Educates or
informs
customers
A persuasive
advertising
medium
A sales tool or
an actual sales
vehicle
Obtains
customer
database
information
Communicates
and interacts with
buyers
Provides
customer
service and
support
Educates or
informs
customers
A persuasive
advertising
medium
A sales tool or
an actual sales
vehicle
Using the Internet as an IMC Tool
The
Internet
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27. Integrated Marketing Communication Plan
A detailed summary of your marketing plan as to how it intends to promote products
and services among target customers.
īBackground, history and vision of your organization.
īKnow your products well. Include features and essential components of your brand.
īTarget market needs to be described well. Plan out how your brand can meet and
exceed customer expectations. Have clarity as to how your brand is better than your
competitors and why should consumers only buy your product and not go anywhere
else. It is essential to read customersâ minds and know their perceptions.
īCompare your brand with the competitors. Write down how your brand is better
than competitors. You need to keep a close watch on competitorsâ activities.
īDo a SWOT analysis which highlights the strengths, weaknesses, threats and
opportunities of the marketing plan.
īSpecify the tools and methods which would help you create awareness of your
brand.
29. 2.1 Dagmar Approach
DAGMAR model for arousing consumer interests was developed
by Russen Colley in his study entitled âDefining Advertising Goals for
Measured Advertising Results.â
30. 2.1 Dagmar Approach
ī The model aims to increase awareness of the firm's product and is based on FIVE key stages.
Stage Consumer Promotion
Unaware Doesn't know us Use the media to inform
Aware Knows something of us Build the media presence
Comprehensio
n
Recognises us Introduce product information
Conviction Prefers us Reinforce via advertising
Action Purchases Personal selling
31. DAGMAR Model Objectives
īthe following steps :
ī1. Awareness: When the prospect is asked to mention the name of a brand or product, perhaps
he is in a position to recollect the name of a specific brand only.
ī2. Comprehension: The prospect is conscious of the main sales theme of a brand or product.
When asked, he can associate a brand with the sales theme, which is already known to him.
ī 3. Conviction: At the conviction stage, the prospect can foresee how the benefits of the brand
of goods will serve his need. He is convinced that purchasing this brand of goods would be the
right decision.
ī 4. Motivation: Having been convinced, the prospect is motivated to buy a specific brand of
goods.
32. EXAMPLE OF DAGMAR APPROACH
īLetâs suppose that an ABC company wants to evaluate the effectiveness
of a marketing campaign for its latest product launched.
īThe company measures how fast the customer processed through the
four stages of the purchase and how many sales were generated. In cases
where the customer is distracted and deviated from buying the product,
and the company doesnât meet sales goals, the company needs to change
its ad campaign.
33. EXAMPLE OF DAGMAR APPROACH
īThe company starts evaluating the commercial that is designed to
persuade potential consumers through the four stages of the buying
process:
ī1. In the AWARENESS stage, company ABC spreads awareness
among consumers about its new product launched in the market.
ī2. In the COMPREHENSION stage, company ABC portrays to its
consumers the features and distinctiveness of the new product and
reminds the consumers of the company ABCâs logo and brand name.
ī3. In the CONVICTION stage, company ABC attaches the consumer
emotionally to the new product so that the consumer establishes an
emotional preference for the company ABCâs brand.
ī4. In the ACTION stage, company ABC makes sales.
34. OBJECTIVES OF DAGMAR APPROACH
īPersuade a prospect to visit the showroom.
īGrowth in market share.
īImprove sales turnover.
īPerform complete selling function.
īAdvertise a special reason to buy.
īStimulate impulse sales.
īRemind people to buy.
īCreate awareness about the product and brand existence.
īCreate a favourable emotional disposition towards the product.
īImpart information regarding benefits and distinctive features of the product.
īCombat and offset competitive claims.
īCorrect false impressions, wrong information and other hindrances to sales.
35. 2.2 The AIDA Model
AIDA is a functional formula devised by E.K. Strong. It is the
acronym for Attention (A), Interest (I) Desire (D), and Action (A).
36. 2.2 The AIDA Model
ī 1. Attention : The main function of an advertisement is to attract
attention of the consumers. It is because of this fact that the advertiser
will use various devices like the use of attractive colour, headlines
display and overall layout.
ī2. Interest : It is used for existing product to bring a greater bit of the
marketing share. It is also used to remind the consumers about their
needs. A good advertisement should arouse interest of the prospects in
the advertised product.
37. 2.2 The AIDA Model
ī3. Desire : The advertiser should make use of proper appeals and selling
points while creating desire for the product. Through the sales appeal
that the advertiser creates a desire for the product.
ī4. Action : The advertiser should tell the prospect about the product,
their main features, how they can be consumed and where they are
available. For example, the prospect who wants to book new scooter
should get such information in the advertisement as: place of display,
place and date of booking. Every advertisement normally carries such
basic information to guide the prospective buyers.
39. 3. Media Management
īWhat is the media of IMC?
īIntegrated marketing communications (IMC) provide an approach
designed to deliver one consistent message to buyers through an
organization's promotions that may span all different types of media such
as TV, radio, magazines, the Internet, mobile phones, professional
selling, and social media.
41. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Deciding on Reach, Frequency, and
Impact
ī§ Media selection
ī§ How many exposures, E*, will produce
audience awareness A* depends on the
exposuresâ:
ī§ Reach (R)
ī§ Frequency (F)
ī§ Impact (I)
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42. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Total Number of Exposures (E)
E = R x F
where R = reach, F = frequency
Known as Gross Rating Points (GRP)
ī§ Weighted Number of Exposures (WE)
WE = R x F x I
where R = reach, F = frequency,
I = average impact
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43. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Choosing Among Major Media Types
Table 20.1: Profiles of Media Types
Medium
Newspapers
Advantages
Flexibility; timeliness; good
Limitations
Short life; poor reproduction
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Television
quality; small âpassalongâ
audience
High absolute cost; high
clutter; fleeting exposure;
less audience selectivity
Direct mail
local market coverage; broad
acceptance; high believability
Combines sight, sound, and
motion; appealing to the
senses; high attention; high
reach
Audience selectivity; flexibility;
no ad competition within the
same medium; personalization
Relatively high cost; âjunk
mailâ image
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44. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Media planners consider:
ī§ Target-audience media habits
ī§ Product characteristics
ī§ Message characteristics
ī§ Cost
ī§ New Media
ī§ Advertorials
ī§ Infomercials
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45. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Allocating the Budget
ī§ Audience size measures:
ī§ Circulation
ī§ Audience
ī§ Effective audience
ī§ Effective ad-exposed audience
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Measuring Effectiveness
Figure 20.3:
Classification of
Advertising Timing
Patterns
ī§ Deciding on Media Timing
ī§ Carryover
ī§ Habitual
behavior
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47. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Buyer turnover
ī§ Purchase frequency
ī§ Forgetting rate
ī§ Continuity
ī§ Concentration
ī§ Flighting
ī§ Pulsing
ī§ Deciding on Geographical Allocation
ī§ Areas of dominant influence (ADIs) or
designated marketing areas (DMAs)
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48. Deciding on Media and
Measuring Effectiveness
ī§ Evaluating Advertising Effectiveness
ī§ Communication-Effect Research
ī§ Copy testing
ī§ Consumer feedback method
ī§ Example questions:
ī§ What is the main message you get from this ad?
ī§ What do you think they want you to know, believe,
or do? How likely is it that this ad will influence you
to undertake the implied action?
ī§ What works well in the ad and what works poorly?
ī§ How does the ad make you feel?
ī§ Where is the best place to reach you with this
message?
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Measuring Effectiveness
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ī§ Portfolio test
ī§ Laboratory test
Table 20.2: Advertising Research Techniques
For Print Ads. Starch and Gallup & Robinson, Inc. are two widely used
print pretesting services. Test ads are placed in magazines, which are
then circulated to consumers. These consumers are contacted later and
interviewed. Recall and recognition tests are used to determine
advertising effectiveness.
For Broadcast Ads. In-home tests: A videotape is taken into the
homes of target consumers, who then view the commercials.
Trailer test: In a trailer in a shopping center, shoppers are shown the
products and given an opportunity to select a series of brands. They
then view commercials and are given coupons to be used in the
shopping center. Redemption rates indicate commercialsâ influence on
purchase behavior.
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50. Advertising Agency
īThe American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) defines Ad
Agency as an independent business organisation composed of creative
and business people who develop, prepare, and place advertising media
for sellers for their goods and services.
īDavid Ogilvy, a British advertising tycoon who founded the famous ad
agency, Ogilvy & Mather, one of the top global agencies today. He is
known as the âFather of Advertisingâ. Trained at the Gallup research
organisation, he attributed the success of his campaigns to meticulous
research into consumer habits.
51. Top Advertising Company in India
īMadison Communication Pvt. Ltd.
īBrandemic
īRediffusion Dentsu Young & Rubicam Private Ltd
īMcCann Erickson India Pvt. Ltd.
īMullen Lowe Lintas Group
īOgilvy & Mather Pvt. Ltd.
īDDB Mudra Group
īDentsu Aegis Network
īFCB Ulka Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
īGroup M Media India Pvt. Ltd.
52. ADVERTISING AGENCIES
īAdvertising agencies today mainly fall under two categories full-service
agencies and specialised agencies. Full-service agencies are those which
offer a complete range of activities related to media and market sectors.
īOn the other hand, specialised agencies have three categories of service,
- independent agencies offering only limited services such as media
planning and buying, secondly agencies specifically focusing on internet-
related activities and thirdly agencies working in a narrow market sector
such as business-to-business advertising.
53. DEPARTMENTS OF AN AD AGENCY
īThe major classification of the personnel that we witness in an Ad firm is
as follows:
ī Accounts Department
īClient Serving Department
īCreative Department
īProduction Department
īMedia Planning Department
54. How Agencies are Organized
5 Areas of
Importance
Account
Planning
& Research Media
Planning &
Buying
Internal Service
Creative
Development
& Production
Account
Management
* Departmental system vs. Group system
55. Ad Agency
Add
Perceived
Value to
Product of
Client by:
Setting Product
Apart from
Competition
Ad Agencies: Combining
Marketing and Advertising
Giving Product a
Personality
Communicating Basic
Information
Creating Image of
Product
56. Advertising agencies- their role and functions and
client-agency relationship.
īAdvertising agencies are businesses that provide services to help clients
create and execute advertising campaigns. Their role is to work with
clients to develop effective advertising strategies, create advertising
content, and execute advertising campaigns across various media
channels.
ī Here are some of the key functions and responsibilities of advertising
agencies:
57. Functions and responsibilities of advertising
agencies:
īStrategic Planning: The agency works with the client to develop a comprehensive advertising strategy
that includes defining the target audience, messaging, and media mix.
īCreative Development: The agency develops advertising content, such as copywriting, design, and
video production, that communicates the messaging in a way that resonates with the target audience.
īMedia Planning and Buying: The agency identifies the most effective media channels to reach the
target audience and executes media buys across these channels.
īCampaign Execution: The agency manages the execution of the advertising campaign, including
monitoring performance, optimizing media placements, and adjusting the messaging as needed.
īPerformance Measurement: The agency measures the performance of the advertising campaign using
various metrics, such as reach, engagement, and conversion rates, and provides insights to the client
to help improve future campaigns.
58. Client-Agency relationship
The relationship between the client and the advertising agency is typically collaborative and
requires clear communication and trust. Here are some important considerations for building
and maintaining a strong client-agency relationship:
īClear Communication: Open and frequent communication between the client and agency is
essential for developing a successful advertising campaign.
ī
īDefined Roles and Expectations: The client and agency should have clearly defined roles and
responsibilities, as well as expectations for the campaign's objectives and outcomes.
59. Client-Agency relationship
īCollaboration: The client and agency should work together as a team to develop and execute the
campaign.
īTrust: Trust is a critical component of a successful client-agency relationship. The client should have
confidence in the agency's ability to execute the campaign effectively and efficiently.
īPerformance Evaluation: The client and agency should regularly evaluate the campaignâs performance
against established goals and metrics to ensure ongoing success and identify areas for improvement.
Overall, the relationship between the client and the agency is critical to successful advertising
campaigns. By working collaboratively and effectively, the client and agency can develop and execute
advertising campaigns that achieve the desired outcomes and drive business success.
61. Meaning and Concept of MARCOM (marketing
communications).
īMARCOM is an abbreviation for "marketing communications", which
refers to the strategic planning and execution of all communication
efforts by a company or organization to promote its products or services
to target audiences.
ī The primary goal of MARCOM is to create and maintain a consistent
brand identity across all marketing channels and to communicate
effectively with customers, prospects, and other stakeholders.
62. MARCOM (marketing communications)
īMARCOM encompasses a wide range of marketing communications
activities, including advertising, public relations, sales promotions,
personal selling, direct marketing, and digital marketing.
īThe concept of MARCOM emphasizes the integration of all these
communication channels to create a cohesive marketing campaign that
maximizes the impact of each channel and delivers a consistent message
across all touchpoints.
63. MARCOM (marketing communications)
īMARCOM strategies are typically developed in alignment with the
overall marketing and business objectives of the company or
organization and are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the
target audience.
ī By integrating all marketing communications efforts, MARCOM can
help companies achieve their business goals more effectively and
efficiently by delivering a more cohesive and impactful message to their
customers and stakeholders.
64. Steps in planning budgeting for MARCOM
Effective planning and budgeting for MARCOM involve several steps and considerations to ensure that the
resources allocated to marketing communications are optimized and deliver the best possible return on
investment. Here are some key steps and considerations for planning and budgeting for MARCOM:
īDefine Objectives: Before developing a marketing communications plan, it is essential to define the objectives
of the campaign. This includes identifying the target audience, understanding their needs and preferences, and
defining the desired outcomes of the campaign, such as increased brand awareness, lead generation, or sales.
īDevelop a Strategy: Based on the objectives, a comprehensive strategy should be developed that outlines the
key messages, tactics, and channels to be used to reach the target audience effectively.
ī Identify the Budget: Once the strategy has been developed, it is necessary to identify the budget required to
execute the campaign effectively. This involves determining the number of resources needed for advertising,
promotions, public relations, and other marketing communications activities.
65. Steps in planning budgeting for MARCOM
īAllocate Resources: Once the budget has been determined, it is necessary to allocate
resources to different marketing communications activities based on their expected
impact and cost-effectiveness.
īMonitor and Optimize: Once the campaign is launched, it is important to monitor its
performance and adjust the strategy as needed to optimize the use of resources and
achieve the desired outcomes.
īMeasure ROI: It is essential to measure the return on investment (ROI) of the
marketing communications campaign to determine its effectiveness and identify areas
for improvement.
67. Creative Marketing Communication
īCreative marketing communication is the development and execution of
innovative and impactful communication strategies that effectively
communicate the brand's message to the target audience.
ī It involves the use of creative and unique approaches to capture the
attention of the audience and create an emotional connection with the
brand.
68. Creative Marketing Communication
īCreative marketing communication requires a deep understanding of
the target audience and the ability to develop messages and tactics that
resonate with them.
īIt often involves the use of storytelling, humour, or other emotional
triggers to create a memorable and impactful message.
69. Major creative marketing communication includes
īViral marketing campaigns that use social media and other digital channels to create a buzz
around the brand and generate interest and engagement.
īGuerrilla marketing campaigns that use unconventional and often low-cost tactics to create a
memorable and impactful message.
īExperiential marketing campaigns that create immersive and interactive experiences for the
target audience to engage with the brand and create a lasting impression.
īProduct placement and sponsorships that strategically place the brand in relevant contexts
to reach the target audience in a natural and organic way.
īCreative advertising campaigns that use unique visuals, messaging, or storytelling to capture
the audience's attention and create a lasting impression.
70. Creative Strategies in Advertising
īAdvertising: Creative advertising strategies often involve the use of
unique visuals, messaging, or storytelling to capture the audience's
attention and create a lasting impression.
īFor example, the "Share a Coke" campaign by Coca-Cola featured
personalized bottles with customers' names on them, which encouraged
customers to share photos and posts on social media, generating a
massive amount of user-generated content and social media buzz.
71. Creative Strategies in Sales Promotion
īSales Promotion: Creative sales promotion strategies often involve the
use of contests, giveaways, and other promotional tactics to incentivize
customers to purchase the product or service.
īFor example, Pepsi's "Pepsi Stuff" program allowed customers to collect
points and redeem them for prizes and rewards, which created a sense of
excitement and loyalty among customers.
72. Creative Strategies in Publicity
īPublicity: Creative publicity strategies often involve the use of
newsworthy events, stunts, or collaborations to generate media coverage
and buzz around the brand.
īFor example, Red Bull's "Stratos" project involved sponsoring a skydiver
to jump from the edge of space, generating massive media coverage and
brand awareness.
73. Creative Strategies in Events
īEvents: Creative event strategies often involve the creation of immersive
and interactive experiences for the target audience to engage with the
brand and create a lasting impression.
īFor example, Nike's "Run Club" events allow customers to participate in
group runs and fitness challenges, creating a sense of community and
loyalty around the brand.
74. Creative Strategies in Sponsorship
īSponsorship: Creative sponsorship strategies often involve the strategic
placement of the brand in relevant contexts to reach the target audience
in a natural and organic way.
īFor example, Nike's sponsorship of the US Women's National Soccer
Team created a strong association between the brand and the team's
success, generating brand awareness and loyalty among soccer fans.
75. Conclusion
īOverall, creative strategies in advertising, sales promotion, publicity,
events, and sponsorship require a deep understanding of the target
audience and the ability to develop messages and tactics that resonate
with them.
īBy using innovative and impactful strategies to communicate the
brand's message, organizations can create a memorable and impactful
message that drives business results.