In this course, you will focus on reshaping digital consumer search. In particular, you will gain an understanding of digital marketing strategy planning and development.
Reshaping Consumer Search
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Reshaping Consumer Search
This course is part of Digital Consumer Search and Marketing Specialization
Instructors: Athanasia Lampraki
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14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Digital marketing strategy planning and development
The role of digital channels and omnichannel marketing
The role of 7Ps (product, price, place, promotion, segmentation, targeting and positioning) in digital marketing strategy planning
How to differentiate in the digital marketplace
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Assessments
21 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This week focuses on digital marketing strategy planning and development. We will discuss the scope and importance of a digital marketing strategy, concentrating on elements of digital marketing strategy such as, SWOT analysis and target market strategy planning. We will then focus on concepts such as digital disruption, internal audit for digital marketing activities, and digital revenue metrics. This week ends with a discussion of target market strategy planning and its role in making a better connection between the company or brand with digital audiences.
What's included
4 videos6 readings6 assignments4 discussion prompts
This week focuses on the role of the marketing mix in digital marketing strategy planning and development. We will discuss the role of influencers in digital marketing strategy, the role of branding and launch of digital products, digital channels of distribution, and the importance of pricing in the digital marketplace. This week ends with a discussion of pricing strategies.
What's included
4 videos6 readings4 assignments5 discussion prompts
This week focuses on the role of promotion, processes, people and physical evidence in digital marketing planning and development. We will first examine promotion and advertising in the digital marketplace, before moving on to the role of processes in the digital marketing mix. This week will also focus on the importance of people in generating content and contributing to digital marketing strategy. Finally, this week ends with a discussion on the role of physical evidence in a digital marketing strategy.
What's included
4 videos6 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
This week builds on existing knowledge and further emphasises on segmentation, targeting and positioning as elements of digital marketing strategy planning and development. We will use existing knowledge to elaborate on strategic positioning and differentiation in the digital marketplace. The week ends with a discussion on the characteristics of digital marketing strategy for the future.
What's included
4 videos7 readings6 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts
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