The document outlines five pillars of an effective digital marketing strategy: 1) Understanding the audience by identifying existing, prospective, and personal/business networks. 2) Defining the digital marketing strategy by deciding objectives, identifying resources and mediums, and designing content. 3) Undertaking a pilot by identifying objectives and scope and taking feedback. 4) Implementing the strategy by documenting it and developing a team over time with resources. 5) Developing digital marketing skills in-house or outsourcing by considering scale, skills, content needs, and dependency.