The document discusses three key questions for effective brand positioning: 1) Have we established an appropriate frame of reference for the brand? 2) Are we leveraging the brand's points of parity with competitors? 3) Are the brand's points of difference compelling and desirable to customers? It emphasizes the importance of considering the brand's frame, points of parity, and points of difference, and how a brand's positioning may need to evolve over time to stay relevant to customers' changing needs. An example of Subway adjusting its positioning from a health focus to also emphasize taste is provided.
Nancy Duarte is an American writer, speaker, and CEO known for her best-selling book "Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences". She received Microsoft's MVP Award in 2013 for her work helping people excel with PowerPoint. Duarte analyzed famous speeches like those from Steve Jobs and Martin Luther King Jr. and found they follow a pattern of moving between the current reality ("what is") and a brighter future ("what could be"). She advocates using stories, engaging audiences emotionally, and ending presentations on a high note. Duarte shared tips for crafting powerful messages, connecting with audiences, and showing why ideas matter to drive change.
Dove had become Unilever's top cleansing brand by 2007, generating over $2.5 billion annually in sales across 80+ countries. In an effort to establish Dove as a "Masterbrand" spanning personal care categories, Unilever launched the "Campaign for Real Beauty" to position Dove as challenging stereotypical beauty standards. The multi-stage campaign involved controversial ads featuring "real" women and a viral video depicting daughters' low self-esteem. While criticized for its choice of models, the campaign increased awareness and sales, growing Dove's brand value by $1.2 billion according to 2006 estimates. Unilever complemented advertising with public relations, promotions, and the Dove Self-
The document discusses three key questions for effective brand positioning: 1) Have we established an appropriate frame of reference for the brand? 2) Are we leveraging the brand's points of parity with competitors? 3) Are the brand's points of difference compelling and desirable to customers? It emphasizes the importance of considering the brand's frame, points of parity, and points of difference, and how a brand's positioning may need to evolve over time to stay relevant to customers' changing needs. An example of Subway adjusting its positioning from a health focus to also emphasize taste is provided.
Nancy Duarte is an American writer, speaker, and CEO known for her best-selling book "Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences". She received Microsoft's MVP Award in 2013 for her work helping people excel with PowerPoint. Duarte analyzed famous speeches like those from Steve Jobs and Martin Luther King Jr. and found they follow a pattern of moving between the current reality ("what is") and a brighter future ("what could be"). She advocates using stories, engaging audiences emotionally, and ending presentations on a high note. Duarte shared tips for crafting powerful messages, connecting with audiences, and showing why ideas matter to drive change.
Dove had become Unilever's top cleansing brand by 2007, generating over $2.5 billion annually in sales across 80+ countries. In an effort to establish Dove as a "Masterbrand" spanning personal care categories, Unilever launched the "Campaign for Real Beauty" to position Dove as challenging stereotypical beauty standards. The multi-stage campaign involved controversial ads featuring "real" women and a viral video depicting daughters' low self-esteem. While criticized for its choice of models, the campaign increased awareness and sales, growing Dove's brand value by $1.2 billion according to 2006 estimates. Unilever complemented advertising with public relations, promotions, and the Dove Self-
Factors that affect the rate of diffusion and adoption of new products and services include an individual's readiness to try new things and personal influences from their social system, characteristics of the new innovation itself and how quickly or slowly it gains acceptance, and an organization's environment, characteristics, administrators, and openness to change.
The main stages in developing new products and services are: idea screening to evaluate new product concepts, concept testing to get customer feedback, product development to design and manufacture the product, test marketing in a limited market to predict sales, and national launch for full commercial release.
The document describes the stage-gate system as the best way to manage the new product development process. It breaks the process down into 8 stages with a gate or checkpoint at the end of each stage. The stages include idea generation, idea screening, concept development and testing, marketing strategy development, business analysis, product development, market testing, and commercialization, with each gate determining if the project is worth continuing on to the next stage.
Most companies use cross-functional teams or stage-gate systems to oversee new product development. Cross-functional teams bring together different departments to collaboratively develop and launch new products. Stage-gate systems divide the process into stages with checkpoints, acting like a funnel to narrow an initial pool of ideas down to a smaller number of high-potential products that are launched.
A company faces several challenges in developing new products and services including high development costs, a shortage of ideas in some areas, social, economic, and governmental constraints, and capital shortages. However, new techniques and strategic partnerships can help shorten required development time while organizational support is enormously needed.
This document provides tips for giving effective presentations like a pro in 3 parts. It recommends focusing on simplicity in preparation, design, and delivery. This includes limiting text, using whitespace and visuals appropriately, knowing your audience and purpose, and practicing being passionate, natural, and connecting with the audience through both logical and emotional content. The overall message is that a good presentation is about the presenter, not the slides, and simplicity, clarity and connecting with the audience are keys to success.
Margaret Foley, brand manager of UnME Jeans, is struggling to justify her brand's advertising spending on traditional media. She is exploring emerging social media options like Facebook, YouTube, and virtual worlds. Three options are proposed: developing virtual UnME Jeans for an online virtual world; purchasing targeted Facebook ads; and creating YouTube brand videos. Each option is compared based on budget, potential reach, and growth. Foley must determine the best media plan to communicate her brand's message to teen girls in a cost-effective way.
UnME Jeans brand manager Foley was struggling to justify her traditional media spending. She asked her agency to investigate emerging social media options. The agency suggested Facebook, YouTube, and virtual goods in Zwinktopia. Foley believed these could foster constructive brand dialog compared to traditional "talking at" consumers. The agency provided budgets and comparisons of each plan. Foley ultimately decided a short YouTube campaign targeting teen girls could be effective if videos were high quality and short duration, but growth was limited. She allocated most of the remaining $11.6 million budget to traditional television, newspapers, radio, and magazines based on their household spending percentages.
Building a Brand (Social Media Marketing)Sameer Mathur
1) The document discusses how leading brands like Gap, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's struggled when they failed to understand their target audiences and strayed from their core brand promises on social media.
2) It provides examples of how Volkswagen India and Snapdeal effectively use social media to engage customers and address issues, highlighting the importance of listening to customers.
3) Virgin Atlantic is cited for its customer-centric social media approach focused on learning from customers, supporting its brand values, and continually improving based on social media insights.
The document discusses the development of a new smartphone application. It details the features and functionality of the app, including the ability to view photos, check social media, and play music. The document also outlines the development timeline, with the goal of releasing the first version of the app within 6 months.
Final presentation IIM Internship (Module-4)Sameer Mathur
The document provides an overview of presentation secrets and marketing insights. It discusses that most presentations are confusing, boring and a waste of time due to issues like data overload, lack of visuals, and poor quality. It emphasizes the importance of rehearsing thoroughly and storytelling. Presentations can be a killer skill if used perfectly to convince clients. The document also outlines 7 modules for marketing management including understanding the marketing environment, assessing market opportunities, choosing and designing value, delivering value through integrated channels, and communicating value to sustain growth. It provides examples of 3 case studies on branding for yoga, a sports team, and a brewing company.
Creativity in Advertising discusses the key dimensions of creative advertising. It identifies five dimensions - originality, elaboration, flexibility, synthesis, and artistic value - and provides definitions and examples for each. Research by Robert Smith in the early 2000s quantified these dimensions and found that elaboration scored highest at 1.32, while originality also plays an important enabling role for effective advertising. The document examines what makes for successful creative advertising and how different dimensions of creativity can be measured.
The document discusses why mobile ads don't work as effectively as apps. It notes that people find mobile ads more intrusive than desktop ads. It also states that mobile screens are too small to have usable right margins like desktops, so ads appear in unexpected places. Additionally, many taps on mobile ads are inadvertent due to their small size. The document recommends that marketers create apps that add value to consumers rather than buying mobile ads. It provides examples of how apps can add convenience, offer unique value, provide social value, offer incentives, and entertain to engage users.
The document discusses why mobile ads don't work as effectively as apps. It notes that people find mobile ads more intrusive than desktop ads and that the small screen size of mobile devices makes ad placement difficult. The document then outlines the top categories of smartphone apps and argues that marketers should focus on creating engaging apps that add value for consumers rather than buying mobile ad space. It provides tips for developing effective apps, such as adding convenience, unique features, social elements, incentives, and entertainment.
Grey Global Group is a communications company with 16 partner companies focused on marketing and communications. Viveca Chan, CEO of Grey Hong Kong and China, was considering how to develop a customer relationship management (CRM) proposition for local clients by merging technology and traditional marketing. CRM manages relationships with customers across marketing, sales and service regardless of communication channel. This case study examines how Grey Hong Kong and China developed an e-marketing strategy called Grey Relationship Management (GRM) to build brands, develop customers, create positive experiences, and build knowledge through constant dialogue with customers.
- In 2008, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) launched a campaign called "Take Back Yoga" to raise awareness that yoga originated from Hinduism, as they felt yoga's commercialization in the U.S. disconnected it from its Hindu roots.
- HAF reached out to Yoga Journal about the lack of references to Hinduism in its publications. A representative acknowledged they likely avoided mentioning Hinduism due to its "baggage."
- The campaign aimed to have U.S. yoga practitioners acknowledge yoga's origins in Hinduism, rather than seeing it solely as exercise. This caused tensions as some saw yoga as belonging to multiple traditions rather than just Hinduism.
Disney consumer products marketing nutrition to childrenSameer Mathur
- More than 30% of American children aged 5-9 were overweight, with 14% being obese. Advertising of packaged goods on children's TV also increased.
- Disney aimed to address childhood obesity through its Disney Consumer Products division by developing healthier food options under characters like Mickey Mouse and launching initiatives like Disney Magic Selections with Kroger.
- By 2005, 75% of DCP's US products complied with nutritional standards, with full compliance targeted by 2008. DCP partnered with farms to develop healthier produce and snacks for children.
Harvard case analysis-branding yoga(Nikunj G Katkoria)Sameer Mathur
- Yoga originated in ancient India and has grown to a $5.7 billion industry practiced by 16 million people in the US. Prominent figures like Deepak Chopra and Bikram Choudhury have helped popularize and commercialize different yoga styles.
- Bikram Choudhury patented his series of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises, while Tara Stiles developed a more exercise-focused yoga not tied to any tradition. The Indian government has also worked to catalog 1500 yoga poses.
Dove had become Unilever's top cleansing brand by 2007, generating over $2.5 billion in sales globally. In an effort to establish Dove as a "Masterbrand" that could extend to new categories, Unilever launched the "Campaign for Real Beauty" to position Dove as promoting a more inclusive definition of beauty. The campaign included controversial ads featuring "real" women and a video addressing low self-esteem that garnered significant publicity. Through its multi-pronged approach, the campaign helped grow Dove's brand value by $1.2 billion over three years while sparking public debate around societal beauty standards.
Grey Global Group is a communications company with 16 partner companies focused on marketing and communications. Viveca Chan, CEO of Grey Hong Kong and China, was considering how to develop a customer relationship management (CRM) proposition for local clients by merging technology and traditional marketing. CRM manages relationships with customers across marketing, sales and service regardless of communication channel. This case study examines how Grey Hong Kong and China developed an e-marketing strategy called Grey Relationship Management (GRM) to build brands, develop customers, create positive experiences, and build knowledge through constant dialogue with customers.
In this humorous and data-heavy Master Class, join us in a joyous celebration of life honoring the long list of SEO tactics and concepts we lost this year. Remember fondly the beautiful time you shared with defunct ideas like link building, keyword cannibalization, search volume as a value indicator, and even our most cherished of friends: the funnel. Make peace with their loss as you embrace a new paradigm for organic content: Pillar-Based Marketing. Along the way, discover that the results that old SEO and all its trappings brought you weren’t really very good at all, actually.
In this respectful and life-affirming service—erm, session—join Ryan Brock (Chief Solution Officer at DemandJump and author of Pillar-Based Marketing: A Data-Driven Methodology for SEO and Content that Actually Works) and leave with:
• Clear and compelling evidence that most legacy SEO metrics and tactics have slim to no impact on SEO outcomes
• A major mindset shift that eliminates most of the metrics and tactics associated with SEO in favor of a single metric that defines and drives organic ranking success
• Practical, step-by-step methodology for choosing SEO pillar topics and publishing content quickly that ranks fast
Top Strategies for Building High-Quality Backlinks in 2024 PPT.pdf1Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
As we move into 2024, the methods for building high-quality backlinks continue to evolve, demanding more sophisticated and strategic approaches. This presentation aims to explore the latest trends and proven strategies for acquiring high-quality backlinks that can elevate your SEO efforts.
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Factors that affect the rate of diffusion and adoption of new products and services include an individual's readiness to try new things and personal influences from their social system, characteristics of the new innovation itself and how quickly or slowly it gains acceptance, and an organization's environment, characteristics, administrators, and openness to change.
The main stages in developing new products and services are: idea screening to evaluate new product concepts, concept testing to get customer feedback, product development to design and manufacture the product, test marketing in a limited market to predict sales, and national launch for full commercial release.
The document describes the stage-gate system as the best way to manage the new product development process. It breaks the process down into 8 stages with a gate or checkpoint at the end of each stage. The stages include idea generation, idea screening, concept development and testing, marketing strategy development, business analysis, product development, market testing, and commercialization, with each gate determining if the project is worth continuing on to the next stage.
Most companies use cross-functional teams or stage-gate systems to oversee new product development. Cross-functional teams bring together different departments to collaboratively develop and launch new products. Stage-gate systems divide the process into stages with checkpoints, acting like a funnel to narrow an initial pool of ideas down to a smaller number of high-potential products that are launched.
A company faces several challenges in developing new products and services including high development costs, a shortage of ideas in some areas, social, economic, and governmental constraints, and capital shortages. However, new techniques and strategic partnerships can help shorten required development time while organizational support is enormously needed.
This document provides tips for giving effective presentations like a pro in 3 parts. It recommends focusing on simplicity in preparation, design, and delivery. This includes limiting text, using whitespace and visuals appropriately, knowing your audience and purpose, and practicing being passionate, natural, and connecting with the audience through both logical and emotional content. The overall message is that a good presentation is about the presenter, not the slides, and simplicity, clarity and connecting with the audience are keys to success.
Margaret Foley, brand manager of UnME Jeans, is struggling to justify her brand's advertising spending on traditional media. She is exploring emerging social media options like Facebook, YouTube, and virtual worlds. Three options are proposed: developing virtual UnME Jeans for an online virtual world; purchasing targeted Facebook ads; and creating YouTube brand videos. Each option is compared based on budget, potential reach, and growth. Foley must determine the best media plan to communicate her brand's message to teen girls in a cost-effective way.
UnME Jeans brand manager Foley was struggling to justify her traditional media spending. She asked her agency to investigate emerging social media options. The agency suggested Facebook, YouTube, and virtual goods in Zwinktopia. Foley believed these could foster constructive brand dialog compared to traditional "talking at" consumers. The agency provided budgets and comparisons of each plan. Foley ultimately decided a short YouTube campaign targeting teen girls could be effective if videos were high quality and short duration, but growth was limited. She allocated most of the remaining $11.6 million budget to traditional television, newspapers, radio, and magazines based on their household spending percentages.
Building a Brand (Social Media Marketing)Sameer Mathur
1) The document discusses how leading brands like Gap, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's struggled when they failed to understand their target audiences and strayed from their core brand promises on social media.
2) It provides examples of how Volkswagen India and Snapdeal effectively use social media to engage customers and address issues, highlighting the importance of listening to customers.
3) Virgin Atlantic is cited for its customer-centric social media approach focused on learning from customers, supporting its brand values, and continually improving based on social media insights.
The document discusses the development of a new smartphone application. It details the features and functionality of the app, including the ability to view photos, check social media, and play music. The document also outlines the development timeline, with the goal of releasing the first version of the app within 6 months.
Final presentation IIM Internship (Module-4)Sameer Mathur
The document provides an overview of presentation secrets and marketing insights. It discusses that most presentations are confusing, boring and a waste of time due to issues like data overload, lack of visuals, and poor quality. It emphasizes the importance of rehearsing thoroughly and storytelling. Presentations can be a killer skill if used perfectly to convince clients. The document also outlines 7 modules for marketing management including understanding the marketing environment, assessing market opportunities, choosing and designing value, delivering value through integrated channels, and communicating value to sustain growth. It provides examples of 3 case studies on branding for yoga, a sports team, and a brewing company.
Creativity in Advertising discusses the key dimensions of creative advertising. It identifies five dimensions - originality, elaboration, flexibility, synthesis, and artistic value - and provides definitions and examples for each. Research by Robert Smith in the early 2000s quantified these dimensions and found that elaboration scored highest at 1.32, while originality also plays an important enabling role for effective advertising. The document examines what makes for successful creative advertising and how different dimensions of creativity can be measured.
The document discusses why mobile ads don't work as effectively as apps. It notes that people find mobile ads more intrusive than desktop ads. It also states that mobile screens are too small to have usable right margins like desktops, so ads appear in unexpected places. Additionally, many taps on mobile ads are inadvertent due to their small size. The document recommends that marketers create apps that add value to consumers rather than buying mobile ads. It provides examples of how apps can add convenience, offer unique value, provide social value, offer incentives, and entertain to engage users.
The document discusses why mobile ads don't work as effectively as apps. It notes that people find mobile ads more intrusive than desktop ads and that the small screen size of mobile devices makes ad placement difficult. The document then outlines the top categories of smartphone apps and argues that marketers should focus on creating engaging apps that add value for consumers rather than buying mobile ad space. It provides tips for developing effective apps, such as adding convenience, unique features, social elements, incentives, and entertainment.
Grey Global Group is a communications company with 16 partner companies focused on marketing and communications. Viveca Chan, CEO of Grey Hong Kong and China, was considering how to develop a customer relationship management (CRM) proposition for local clients by merging technology and traditional marketing. CRM manages relationships with customers across marketing, sales and service regardless of communication channel. This case study examines how Grey Hong Kong and China developed an e-marketing strategy called Grey Relationship Management (GRM) to build brands, develop customers, create positive experiences, and build knowledge through constant dialogue with customers.
- In 2008, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) launched a campaign called "Take Back Yoga" to raise awareness that yoga originated from Hinduism, as they felt yoga's commercialization in the U.S. disconnected it from its Hindu roots.
- HAF reached out to Yoga Journal about the lack of references to Hinduism in its publications. A representative acknowledged they likely avoided mentioning Hinduism due to its "baggage."
- The campaign aimed to have U.S. yoga practitioners acknowledge yoga's origins in Hinduism, rather than seeing it solely as exercise. This caused tensions as some saw yoga as belonging to multiple traditions rather than just Hinduism.
Disney consumer products marketing nutrition to childrenSameer Mathur
- More than 30% of American children aged 5-9 were overweight, with 14% being obese. Advertising of packaged goods on children's TV also increased.
- Disney aimed to address childhood obesity through its Disney Consumer Products division by developing healthier food options under characters like Mickey Mouse and launching initiatives like Disney Magic Selections with Kroger.
- By 2005, 75% of DCP's US products complied with nutritional standards, with full compliance targeted by 2008. DCP partnered with farms to develop healthier produce and snacks for children.
Harvard case analysis-branding yoga(Nikunj G Katkoria)Sameer Mathur
- Yoga originated in ancient India and has grown to a $5.7 billion industry practiced by 16 million people in the US. Prominent figures like Deepak Chopra and Bikram Choudhury have helped popularize and commercialize different yoga styles.
- Bikram Choudhury patented his series of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises, while Tara Stiles developed a more exercise-focused yoga not tied to any tradition. The Indian government has also worked to catalog 1500 yoga poses.
Dove had become Unilever's top cleansing brand by 2007, generating over $2.5 billion in sales globally. In an effort to establish Dove as a "Masterbrand" that could extend to new categories, Unilever launched the "Campaign for Real Beauty" to position Dove as promoting a more inclusive definition of beauty. The campaign included controversial ads featuring "real" women and a video addressing low self-esteem that garnered significant publicity. Through its multi-pronged approach, the campaign helped grow Dove's brand value by $1.2 billion over three years while sparking public debate around societal beauty standards.
Grey Global Group is a communications company with 16 partner companies focused on marketing and communications. Viveca Chan, CEO of Grey Hong Kong and China, was considering how to develop a customer relationship management (CRM) proposition for local clients by merging technology and traditional marketing. CRM manages relationships with customers across marketing, sales and service regardless of communication channel. This case study examines how Grey Hong Kong and China developed an e-marketing strategy called Grey Relationship Management (GRM) to build brands, develop customers, create positive experiences, and build knowledge through constant dialogue with customers.
In this humorous and data-heavy Master Class, join us in a joyous celebration of life honoring the long list of SEO tactics and concepts we lost this year. Remember fondly the beautiful time you shared with defunct ideas like link building, keyword cannibalization, search volume as a value indicator, and even our most cherished of friends: the funnel. Make peace with their loss as you embrace a new paradigm for organic content: Pillar-Based Marketing. Along the way, discover that the results that old SEO and all its trappings brought you weren’t really very good at all, actually.
In this respectful and life-affirming service—erm, session—join Ryan Brock (Chief Solution Officer at DemandJump and author of Pillar-Based Marketing: A Data-Driven Methodology for SEO and Content that Actually Works) and leave with:
• Clear and compelling evidence that most legacy SEO metrics and tactics have slim to no impact on SEO outcomes
• A major mindset shift that eliminates most of the metrics and tactics associated with SEO in favor of a single metric that defines and drives organic ranking success
• Practical, step-by-step methodology for choosing SEO pillar topics and publishing content quickly that ranks fast
Top Strategies for Building High-Quality Backlinks in 2024 PPT.pdf1Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
As we move into 2024, the methods for building high-quality backlinks continue to evolve, demanding more sophisticated and strategic approaches. This presentation aims to explore the latest trends and proven strategies for acquiring high-quality backlinks that can elevate your SEO efforts.
Visit:- https://www.1solutions.biz/link-building-packages/
The Future of ''Digital marketing'' .pptxbhavanasizcom
Digital marketing leverages digital channels such as SEO, content marketing, social media, PPC, and email to promote products or services. It includes affiliate and influencer marketing, mobile strategies, and online PR. Marketing automation helps streamline efforts, while analytics guide data-driven decisions. The objective is to engage target audiences, drive conversions, and build brand loyalty by reaching customers in the digital spaces they frequent.The future of digital marketing will be driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) for personalized content and customer service, and the rise of voice search optimization due to smart speakers. Video content, especially short-form videos, will continue to dominate, while augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will enhance customer experiences. Emphasis on data privacy and compliance will grow, alongside the need for seamless omnichannel marketing. Blockchain technology will offer secure digital advertising, and sustainability will become a key focus. With the advent of 5G technology, faster mobile internet will enable new innovations, and advanced personalization will deliver highly relevant content to users.
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In the face of the news of Google beginning to remove cookies from Chrome (30m users at the time of writing), there’s no longer time for marketers to throw their hands up and say “I didn’t know” or “They won’t go through with it”. Reality check - it has already begun - the time to take action is now. The good news is that there are solutions available and ready for adoption… but for many the race to catch up to the modern internet risks being a messy, confusing scramble to get back to "normal"
We’ve entered a new era in digital. Search and AI are colliding, in more ways than one. And they all have major implications for marketers.
• SEOs now use AI to optimize content.
• Google now uses AI to generate answers.
• Users are skipping search completely. They can now use AI to get answers. So AI has changed everything …or maybe not. Our audience hasn’t changed. Their information needs haven’t changed. Their perception of quality hasn’t changed. In reality, the most important things haven’t changed at all. In this session, you’ll learn the impact of AI. And you’ll learn ways that AI can make us better at the classic challenges: getting discovered, connecting through content and staying top of mind with the people who matter most. We’ll use timely tools to rebuild timeless foundations. We’ll do better basics, but with the most advanced techniques. Andy will share a set of frameworks, prompts and techniques for better digital basics, using the latest tools of today. And in the end, Andy will consider - in a brief glimpse - what might be the biggest change of all, and how to expand your footprint in the new digital landscape.
Key Takeaways:
How to use AI to optimize your content
How to find topics that algorithms love
How to get AI to mention your content and your brand
What Software is Used in Marketing in 2024.Ishaaq6
This paper explores the diverse landscape of marketing software, examining its pivotal role in modern marketing strategies. It provides a comprehensive overview of various types of marketing software tools and platforms essential for enhancing efficiency, optimizing campaigns, and achieving business objectives. Key categories discussed include email marketing software, social media management tools, content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) software, search engine optimization (SEO) tools, and marketing automation platforms.
The paper delves into the functionalities, benefits, and examples of each type of software, highlighting their unique contributions to effective marketing practices. It explores the importance of integration and automation in maximizing the impact of these tools, addressing challenges and strategies for seamless implementation across different marketing channels.
Furthermore, the paper examines emerging trends in marketing software, such as AI and machine learning applications, personalization strategies, predictive analytics, and the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and consumer rights. Case studies illustrate real-world applications and success stories of businesses leveraging marketing software to achieve significant outcomes in their marketing campaigns.
In conclusion, this paper provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of marketing technology, emphasizing the transformative potential of software solutions in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage in today's dynamic marketplace.
This description outlines the scope, structure, and focus of the paper, giving readers a clear understanding of what to expect and why the topic of marketing software is important and relevant in contemporary marketing practices.
Basic Management Concepts., “Management is the art of getting things done thr...DilanThennakoon
The managers achieve organizational objectives by getting work from
others and not performing in the tasks themselves.
Management is an art and science of getting work done through people.
It is the process of giving direction and controlling the various activities
of the people to achieve the objectives of an organization Management is a universal process in all organized, social and economic activities. Wherever
there is human activity there is management.
Management is a vital aspect of the economic life of man, which is an organized group activity. A
central directing and controlling agency is indispensable for a business concern. The productive
resources –material, labour, capital etc. are entrusted to the organizing skill, administrative ability
and enterprising initiative of the management. Thus, management provides leadership to a
business enterprise. Without able managers and effective managerial leadership the resources of
production remain merely resources and never become production. Management occupies such an
important place in the modern world that the welfare of the people and the destiny of the country
are very much influenced by it.
1.2 MEANING OF MANAGEMENT
Management is a technique of extracting work from others in an integrated and co-ordinated
manner for realizing the specific objectives through productive use of material resources.
Mobilising the physical, human and financial resources and planning their utilization for business
operations in such a manner as to reach the defined goals can be benefited to as management.
1.3 DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT
Management may be defined in many different ways. Many eminent authors on the subject have
defined the term "management". Some of these definitions are reproduced below:
In the words of George R Terry - "Management is a distinct process consisting of planning,
organising, actuating and controlling performed to determine and accomplish the objectives by the
use of people and resources".
According to James L Lundy - "Management is principally the task of planning, co¬ordinating,
motivating and controlling the efforts of others towards a specific objective",
In the words of Henry Fayol - "To manage is to forecast and to plan, to organise, to command, to
co-ordinate and to control".
According to Peter F Drucker - "Management is a multipurpose organ that manages a business and
manages managers and manages worker and work".
In the words of J.N. Schulze - "Management is the force which leads, guides and directs an
organisation in the accomplishment of a pre-determined object".
In the words of Koontz and O'Donnel - "Management is defined as the creation and maintenance
of an internal environment in an enterprise where individuals working together in groups can
perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of group goals".
According to Ordway Tead - "Management is the process and agency which directs and guides the
operations of an organisation in realising of established aim
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
From Hope to Despair The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Ditch SEO Tactics.pptxBoston SEO Services
From Hope to Despair: The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Ditch SEO Tactics
Are you tired of seeing your business's online visibility plummet from hope to despair? When it comes to SEO tactics, many businesses find themselves grappling with challenges that lead them to abandon their strategies altogether. In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, staying on top of SEO best practices is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge.
In this blog, we delve deep into the top 10 reasons why businesses ditch SEO tactics, uncovering the pain points that may resonate with you:
1. Algorithm Changes: The ever-changing algorithms can leave businesses feeling like they're chasing a moving target. Search engines like Google frequently update their algorithms to improve user experience and provide more relevant search results. However, these updates can significantly impact your website's visibility and ranking if you're not prepared.
2. Lack of Results: Investing time and resources without seeing tangible results can be disheartening. The absence of immediate results often leads businesses to lose faith in their SEO strategies. It's important to remember that SEO is a long-term game that requires patience and consistent effort.
3. Technical Challenges: From site speed issues to complex metadata implementation, technical hurdles can be daunting. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for SEO success, as technical issues can hinder your website's performance and user experience.
4. Keyword Competition: Fierce competition for top keywords can make it hard to rank effectively. Businesses often struggle to find the right balance between targeting high-traffic keywords and finding less competitive, niche keywords that can still drive significant traffic.
5. Lack of Understanding of SEO Basics: Many businesses dive into the complex world of SEO without fully grasping the fundamental principles. This lack of understanding can lead to several issues:
Keyword Awareness: Failing to recognize the importance of keyword research and targeting the right keywords in content.
On-Page Optimization: Ignorance regarding crucial on-page elements such as meta tags, headers, and content structure.
Technical SEO Best Practices: Overlooking essential aspects like site speed, mobile responsiveness, and crawlability.
Backlinks: Not understanding the value of high-quality backlinks from reputable sources.
Analytics: Failing to track and analyze data prevents businesses from optimizing their SEO efforts effectively.
6. Unrealistic Expectations and Timeframe: Entrepreneurs often fall prey to the allure of quick fixes and overnight success. Unrealistic expectations can overshadow the reality of the time and effort needed to see tangible results in the highly competitive digital landscape. SEO is a long-term strategy, and setting realistic goals is crucial for success.
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Lily Ray - Optimize the Forest, Not the Trees: Move Beyond SEO Checklist - Mo...Amsive
Lily Ray, Vice President of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive, explores optimizing strategies for sustainable growth and explores the impact of AI on the SEO landscape.
Empowering Influencers: The New Center of Brand-Consumer Dynamics
In the current market landscape, establishing genuine connections with consumers is crucial. This presentation, "Empowering Influencers: The New Center of Brand-Consumer Dynamics," explores how influencers have become pivotal in shaping brand-consumer relationships. We will examine the strategic use of influencers to create authentic, engaging narratives that resonate deeply with target audiences, driving success in the evolved purchase funnel.
Efficient Website Management for Digital Marketing ProsLauren Polinsky
Learn how to optimize website projects, leverage SEO tactics effectively, and implement product-led marketing approaches for enhanced digital presence and ROI.
This session is your key to unlocking the secrets of successful digital marketing campaigns and maximizing your business's online potential.
Actionable tactics you can apply after this session:
- Streamlined Website Management: Discover techniques to streamline website development, manage day-to-day operations efficiently, and ensure smooth project execution.
- Effective SEO Practices: Gain valuable insights into optimizing your website for search engines, improving visibility, and driving organic traffic to your digital assets.
- Leverage Product-Led Marketing: Explore strategies for incorporating product-led marketing principles into your digital marketing efforts, enhancing user engagement and driving conversions.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your digital marketing game and achieve tangible results!
From Subreddits To Search: Maximizing Your Brand's Impact On RedditSearch Engine Journal
The search landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and Reddit is at the epicenter. Google's Helpful Content Update and its $60 million deal with Reddit, coupled with OpenAI's partnership, have catapulted Reddit's real-time content to unprecedented heights.
Check out this insightful webinar exploring the newfound importance of Reddit in the digital marketing landscape. Learn how these changes make Reddit an essential platform for getting your brand and content in front of evolving search audiences.
You’ll hear:
- The evolution of Reddit as a major influencer on SERPS over the years.
- The impact of recent changes and partnerships on Reddit’s place in search.
- A comprehensive look at Reddit, how it works, and how to approach it.
- Unique engagement opportunities presented by Reddit.
With Brent Csutoras, a Reddit expert with over 18 years of experience on the platform, we’ll delve into the intricacies of Reddit's communities, known as Subreddits, and how to leverage their power without compromising authenticity or violating community guidelines in the age of AI-driven search experiences.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and leverage Reddit for your brand's success.
The advent of AI offers marketers unprecedented opportunities to craft personalized and engaging customer experiences, evolving customer engagements from one-sided conversations to interactive dialogues. By leveraging AI, companies can now engage in meaningful dialogues with customers, gaining deep insights into their preferences and delivering customized solutions.
Susan will present case studies illustrating AI's application in enhancing customer interactions across diverse sectors. She'll cover a range of AI tools, including chatbots, voice assistants, predictive analytics, and conversational marketing, demonstrating how these technologies can be woven into marketing strategies to foster personalized customer connections.
Participants will learn about the advantages and hurdles of integrating AI in marketing initiatives, along with actionable advice on starting this transformation. They will understand how AI can automate mundane tasks, refine customer data analysis, and offer personalized experiences on a large scale.
Attendees will come away with an understanding of AI's potential to redefine marketing, equipped with the knowledge and tactics to leverage AI in staying competitive. The talk aims to motivate professionals to adopt AI in enhancing their CX, driving greater customer engagement, loyalty, and business success.