Social Media Marketing
Practices of Domino’s India
Shaili Singh
Assistant professor
Introduction
Social Media Marketing (SMM) is vital for Quick
Service Restaurants (QSRs) like Domino’s India,
enabling real-time engagement, customer
feedback, and brand loyalty. Domino’s leverages
SMM for localized marketing, customer
interaction, and promotion, strengthening its
digital presence, competitive edge, and sales in
India’s fast-paced food delivery market..​
Background
Domino’s evolved from a local pizzeria into a global
leader by embracing digital transformation. Its
customer-first strategy focuses on tech-driven
delivery, real-time tracking, and mobile-first
ordering. In India, it succeeded through local
adaptation and strong logistics. Social media—
Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube—amplifies
engagement with trends, influencers, and
customer service. Domino’s now operates more
like a tech company selling pizza, pioneering
innovations across QSR and digital platforms.
Domino’s
Background
Domino’s has over 21,300 stores across 90+
international markets, showcasing its global
dominance.
In India, Domino’s operates with a hyper-
localized delivery strategy that has scaled
significantly.
More than 75% of Domino’s orders now
come through digital channels, reflecting
digital success.
Domino’s Instagram strategy uses influencer
content and trending reels to grow organic
engagement.
Innovations like the Domino’s Tracker, Tweet-
to-Order, and smart device ordering
redefined QSR technology.
Literature
Review
Singh et al. (2012) emphasize cultural and
linguistic diversity's impact on global social media
use, advocating machine translation for
engagement. Kirnosova and Zhekul (2019)
highlight tools like SMM and personalization in
digital marketing, advancing "glocalization" for
local relevance. Together, they underline cultural
sensitivity, user-generated content, and
technology as key drivers in global internet
marketing strategies.
Theoretical Framework ​
AIDA Model (Attention,
Interest, Desire,
Action)
Domino’s India applies the
AIDA model by capturing
attention with bold
campaigns and influencer
content, sparking interest
through visual storytelling
and app gamification. It
builds desire using
appetizing images and
deals, and drives action
via in-app ordering and
geo-targeted offers,
ensuring strong digital
engagement and
conversion.​
Consumer
Engagement Theory
​
Domino’s India fosters
consumer engagement
through a gamified app with
rewards and tracking,
interactive social media polls,
personalized birthday offers,
and smart tech like chatbots
and voice assistants. These
strategies build cognitive,
emotional, and behavioral
bonds, enhancing loyalty and
transforming occasional
buyers into devoted brand
advocates.
Uses and Gratification
Theory (UGT)
Domino’s India applies Uses
and Gratification Theory by
addressing consumer needs:
real-time delivery updates
(information), funny Instagram
content (entertainment), one-
click reordering (convenience),
and referral offers (social
connection). This approach
fulfills varied user motivations,
enhancing satisfaction, brand
relevance, and emotional
affinity through targeted, need-
based digital interactions.2025
Problem
Statement
This study examines whether Domino’s India’s
social media fosters meaningful engagement
beyond transactions, driving loyalty and repeat
purchases. It explores content types, interaction
strategies, and customer service practices in top
posts, aiming to measure their impact on customer
sentiment, repurchase intent, and long-term brand
advocacy in the competitive QSR space.
Scope of
the Study
Focuses on Domino's India's social
media marketing strategies in the
Indian market.
Includes comparative references to
Domino's global brand philosophy.
Evaluates content and engagement on
Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly
Twitter).
Analyzes posts and campaigns from the
last 12 to 18 months (up to June 2025).
Uses publicly accessible engagement
metrics to assess customer retention
impact.
9 Presentation title
Objectives of the Study
20XX
To analyse Domino's current social media marketing
strategies to understand their primary focus on customer
engagement and retention across key platforms.
To provide actionable strategic recommendations for
Domino's to optimize its social media marketing practices
for enhanced customer engagement and long-term
retention.
Methodology
This study will be a qualitative study using
mainly case study for getting detailed picture
on social media marketing practices by
Domino. Ideal for investigating contemporary
social life constructions in situ, thus providing
an account with rich detail in respect to
Domino's operations and their impact on
consumer engagement and retention.
10
Domino's India's Traditional
and Digital Marketing
Strategies
 Domino’s India maintains high engagement rates
(Instagram: 3.2%, Facebook CTR: 1.5%)
 Positive customer sentiment across platforms
 Content that performs best: memes, influencer
collaborations, regional trends
 Repeat purchases influenced by referral programs
and relatable content
 Emotional, humorous, and real-time engagement
drives loyalty
11
Domino's India's Traditional
and Digital Marketing
Strategies
 Domino’s social media fosters more than
transactional relationships- it builds
loyalty.
 Effective use of digital content boots
retention and brand advocacy
 Continuous innovation and cultural
relevance are ket for sustainability
12
Social Media Campaigns of
Domino’s India in recent
time
1. #SayItWithAPizza (Valentine’s Day 2023)
2. #TheLastSlice (Friendship Day 2022)
3. Cheesy Rewards Program (July 2022)
4. #HaathBadhaoIndia / Vaccine Discount (July–Aug
2021)
5. “It Happens Only with Pizza” Rebrand (Dec 2023)
6. #RedhotWorldFilter (June 2023)
7. RedHotStickers (June 2023)
13
14 Presentation title
Top Competitors
La Pinoz Pizza Oven Story Pizza Hut Papa John’s
20XX
15 Presentation title
Comparative Matrix: Social Media Marketing
20XX
Factor Domino’s India La Pinoz Pizza Hut India Oven story
Target Audience Gen Z, Millennials Students, Tier 2-3 Youth Families, Adults Urban Millennials
Content Frequency High Medium Low–Medium Medium
Tone & Style Humorous, Trendy Indulgent, Youthful Emotional, Safe Premium, Witty
Key Engagement Hook Delivery speed, memes Food porn, UGC Celebrities, Family offers
Sauce variety, gourmet
vibe
Influencer Use Medium–High High (local influencers) High (celeb collabs) Medium
Visual Aesthetic Clean, bold, brand colors Bright, cheese-pull heavy Traditional, offer-led Minimalist, story-based
Social Commerce Link App integration + Zomato Instagram + Zomato Zomato + App offers App-exclusive CTAs
Recommendations for Domino’s Pizza India’s
Social Media Marketing
Tell More Stories,
Get More
Engaged
Be YOU
Consistently
Everywhere
Gamify It!
Collaborate with
Local Influencers
Capitalize on
Trends in Real-
Time
Recommendations for Domino’s Pizza India’s
Social Media Marketing
Display What
People Love
Listen Closely to
What People Are
Saying
Speak Their
Language, Literally
Show Care
Beyond Pizza
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Conclusion
This study finds that while Domino’s India has strong
brand equity and digital presence, it lags in influencer
use, interactivity, and localized engagement. Competing
brands are more adaptive and interactive. To stay
relevant, Domino’s must shift from promotional content
to emotionally engaging, community-driven storytelling
and immersive digital strategies tailored to evolving
consumer behaviors.
Thank you

Social Media Marketing Practices of Domino’s India.pptx

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    Social Media Marketing Practicesof Domino’s India Shaili Singh Assistant professor
  • 2.
    Introduction Social Media Marketing(SMM) is vital for Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) like Domino’s India, enabling real-time engagement, customer feedback, and brand loyalty. Domino’s leverages SMM for localized marketing, customer interaction, and promotion, strengthening its digital presence, competitive edge, and sales in India’s fast-paced food delivery market..​
  • 3.
    Background Domino’s evolved froma local pizzeria into a global leader by embracing digital transformation. Its customer-first strategy focuses on tech-driven delivery, real-time tracking, and mobile-first ordering. In India, it succeeded through local adaptation and strong logistics. Social media— Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube—amplifies engagement with trends, influencers, and customer service. Domino’s now operates more like a tech company selling pizza, pioneering innovations across QSR and digital platforms.
  • 4.
    Domino’s Background Domino’s has over21,300 stores across 90+ international markets, showcasing its global dominance. In India, Domino’s operates with a hyper- localized delivery strategy that has scaled significantly. More than 75% of Domino’s orders now come through digital channels, reflecting digital success. Domino’s Instagram strategy uses influencer content and trending reels to grow organic engagement. Innovations like the Domino’s Tracker, Tweet- to-Order, and smart device ordering redefined QSR technology.
  • 5.
    Literature Review Singh et al.(2012) emphasize cultural and linguistic diversity's impact on global social media use, advocating machine translation for engagement. Kirnosova and Zhekul (2019) highlight tools like SMM and personalization in digital marketing, advancing "glocalization" for local relevance. Together, they underline cultural sensitivity, user-generated content, and technology as key drivers in global internet marketing strategies.
  • 6.
    Theoretical Framework ​ AIDAModel (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) Domino’s India applies the AIDA model by capturing attention with bold campaigns and influencer content, sparking interest through visual storytelling and app gamification. It builds desire using appetizing images and deals, and drives action via in-app ordering and geo-targeted offers, ensuring strong digital engagement and conversion.​ Consumer Engagement Theory ​ Domino’s India fosters consumer engagement through a gamified app with rewards and tracking, interactive social media polls, personalized birthday offers, and smart tech like chatbots and voice assistants. These strategies build cognitive, emotional, and behavioral bonds, enhancing loyalty and transforming occasional buyers into devoted brand advocates. Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT) Domino’s India applies Uses and Gratification Theory by addressing consumer needs: real-time delivery updates (information), funny Instagram content (entertainment), one- click reordering (convenience), and referral offers (social connection). This approach fulfills varied user motivations, enhancing satisfaction, brand relevance, and emotional affinity through targeted, need- based digital interactions.2025
  • 7.
    Problem Statement This study examineswhether Domino’s India’s social media fosters meaningful engagement beyond transactions, driving loyalty and repeat purchases. It explores content types, interaction strategies, and customer service practices in top posts, aiming to measure their impact on customer sentiment, repurchase intent, and long-term brand advocacy in the competitive QSR space.
  • 8.
    Scope of the Study Focuseson Domino's India's social media marketing strategies in the Indian market. Includes comparative references to Domino's global brand philosophy. Evaluates content and engagement on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Analyzes posts and campaigns from the last 12 to 18 months (up to June 2025). Uses publicly accessible engagement metrics to assess customer retention impact.
  • 9.
    9 Presentation title Objectivesof the Study 20XX To analyse Domino's current social media marketing strategies to understand their primary focus on customer engagement and retention across key platforms. To provide actionable strategic recommendations for Domino's to optimize its social media marketing practices for enhanced customer engagement and long-term retention.
  • 10.
    Methodology This study willbe a qualitative study using mainly case study for getting detailed picture on social media marketing practices by Domino. Ideal for investigating contemporary social life constructions in situ, thus providing an account with rich detail in respect to Domino's operations and their impact on consumer engagement and retention. 10
  • 11.
    Domino's India's Traditional andDigital Marketing Strategies  Domino’s India maintains high engagement rates (Instagram: 3.2%, Facebook CTR: 1.5%)  Positive customer sentiment across platforms  Content that performs best: memes, influencer collaborations, regional trends  Repeat purchases influenced by referral programs and relatable content  Emotional, humorous, and real-time engagement drives loyalty 11
  • 12.
    Domino's India's Traditional andDigital Marketing Strategies  Domino’s social media fosters more than transactional relationships- it builds loyalty.  Effective use of digital content boots retention and brand advocacy  Continuous innovation and cultural relevance are ket for sustainability 12
  • 13.
    Social Media Campaignsof Domino’s India in recent time 1. #SayItWithAPizza (Valentine’s Day 2023) 2. #TheLastSlice (Friendship Day 2022) 3. Cheesy Rewards Program (July 2022) 4. #HaathBadhaoIndia / Vaccine Discount (July–Aug 2021) 5. “It Happens Only with Pizza” Rebrand (Dec 2023) 6. #RedhotWorldFilter (June 2023) 7. RedHotStickers (June 2023) 13
  • 14.
    14 Presentation title TopCompetitors La Pinoz Pizza Oven Story Pizza Hut Papa John’s 20XX
  • 15.
    15 Presentation title ComparativeMatrix: Social Media Marketing 20XX Factor Domino’s India La Pinoz Pizza Hut India Oven story Target Audience Gen Z, Millennials Students, Tier 2-3 Youth Families, Adults Urban Millennials Content Frequency High Medium Low–Medium Medium Tone & Style Humorous, Trendy Indulgent, Youthful Emotional, Safe Premium, Witty Key Engagement Hook Delivery speed, memes Food porn, UGC Celebrities, Family offers Sauce variety, gourmet vibe Influencer Use Medium–High High (local influencers) High (celeb collabs) Medium Visual Aesthetic Clean, bold, brand colors Bright, cheese-pull heavy Traditional, offer-led Minimalist, story-based Social Commerce Link App integration + Zomato Instagram + Zomato Zomato + App offers App-exclusive CTAs
  • 16.
    Recommendations for Domino’sPizza India’s Social Media Marketing Tell More Stories, Get More Engaged Be YOU Consistently Everywhere Gamify It! Collaborate with Local Influencers Capitalize on Trends in Real- Time
  • 17.
    Recommendations for Domino’sPizza India’s Social Media Marketing Display What People Love Listen Closely to What People Are Saying Speak Their Language, Literally Show Care Beyond Pizza
  • 18.
    18 Conclusion This study findsthat while Domino’s India has strong brand equity and digital presence, it lags in influencer use, interactivity, and localized engagement. Competing brands are more adaptive and interactive. To stay relevant, Domino’s must shift from promotional content to emotionally engaging, community-driven storytelling and immersive digital strategies tailored to evolving consumer behaviors.
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