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What is emphasized as crucial for engaging customers effectively?
What is emphasized as crucial for engaging customers effectively?
- Ignoring customer preferences
- Delivering messages at specific times and places (correct)
- Utilizing only digital platforms
- Targeting through paid advertisements only
What do marketers increasingly consider themselves in the context of modern marketing?
What do marketers increasingly consider themselves in the context of modern marketing?
- Content marketing managers (correct)
- Sales managers
- Advertising agents
- Market researchers
Which of the following best describes the current view of media in marketing?
Which of the following best describes the current view of media in marketing?
- Digital content and traditional advertising have distinct boundaries.
- Only earned media is relevant for brand communication.
- Traditional advertising is more effective than digital content.
- Lines between traditional and digital content are becoming blurred. (correct)
What should marketers determine after identifying their target audience?
What should marketers determine after identifying their target audience?
What approach is suggested for the creation and sharing of brand messages?
What approach is suggested for the creation and sharing of brand messages?
Which aspect is not considered a part of developing an effective marketing communication strategy?
Which aspect is not considered a part of developing an effective marketing communication strategy?
What are the five stages a consumer passes through when engaging with a product?
What are the five stages a consumer passes through when engaging with a product?
What defines the desired response in the context of marketing communication strategy?
What defines the desired response in the context of marketing communication strategy?
Which type of appeal is designed to evoke feelings from the audience?
Which type of appeal is designed to evoke feelings from the audience?
What is NOT one of the considerations for messaging in marketing communication?
What is NOT one of the considerations for messaging in marketing communication?
When structuring a message, which issue involves deciding whether to present the strongest arguments first or last?
When structuring a message, which issue involves deciding whether to present the strongest arguments first or last?
What is a characteristic of personal communication channels?
What is a characteristic of personal communication channels?
Which communication channel involves no personal contact?
Which communication channel involves no personal contact?
How does the credibility of the communicator affect the message?
How does the credibility of the communicator affect the message?
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of appeals considered in marketing?
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of appeals considered in marketing?
What should a marketer consider when deciding whether to draw a conclusion in their message?
What should a marketer consider when deciding whether to draw a conclusion in their message?
What is the primary purpose of marketing communications?
What is the primary purpose of marketing communications?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major changes affecting integrated marketing communications (IMC)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major changes affecting integrated marketing communications (IMC)?
How do consumers' changing behaviors impact marketing strategies?
How do consumers' changing behaviors impact marketing strategies?
What does IMC emphasize for effective marketing?
What does IMC emphasize for effective marketing?
What is a crucial requirement for marketers in today's communication environment?
What is a crucial requirement for marketers in today's communication environment?
Which of the following best describes 'superior value' in marketing?
Which of the following best describes 'superior value' in marketing?
How are companies adapting to changes in communication with consumers?
How are companies adapting to changes in communication with consumers?
What is a result of consumers’ ability to connect with other customers?
What is a result of consumers’ ability to connect with other customers?
What is a primary objective when developing a buyer persona for a new student at Hanze?
What is a primary objective when developing a buyer persona for a new student at Hanze?
Which stage comes directly after the awareness stage in the customer journey?
Which stage comes directly after the awareness stage in the customer journey?
What distinguishes multichannel marketing from omnichannel marketing?
What distinguishes multichannel marketing from omnichannel marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a touchpoint that might be identified for Hanze?
Which of the following is NOT a touchpoint that might be identified for Hanze?
What should be the focus when designing visual identity touchpoints for Hanze?
What should be the focus when designing visual identity touchpoints for Hanze?
In the context of the Hanze student customer journey, which strategy is essential during the retention phase?
In the context of the Hanze student customer journey, which strategy is essential during the retention phase?
What is the purpose of creating awareness and consideration strategies in the customer journey?
What is the purpose of creating awareness and consideration strategies in the customer journey?
Which of the following represents effective advocacy strategies within the Hanze student customer journey?
Which of the following represents effective advocacy strategies within the Hanze student customer journey?
Flashcards
Buyer Persona
Buyer Persona
A detailed representation of a typical customer, including their demographics, needs, goals, and behaviors.
Customer Journey
Customer Journey
The stages a customer goes through from first awareness of a brand to becoming a loyal advocate.
Touch Points
Touch Points
The various points of interaction a customer has with a brand during the customer journey.
Integrated Marcom Strategies
Integrated Marcom Strategies
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Awareness Stage
Awareness Stage
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Consideration Stage
Consideration Stage
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Purchase Stage
Purchase Stage
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Advocacy Stage
Advocacy Stage
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Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
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Content Marketing
Content Marketing
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Identifying the Target Audience
Identifying the Target Audience
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Communication Objective
Communication Objective
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What will be said
What will be said
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How it will be said
How it will be said
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When it will be said
When it will be said
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Where it will be said
Where it will be said
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Marketing
Marketing
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Marketing Communications
Marketing Communications
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Shifting Consumer Behavior
Shifting Consumer Behavior
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Shifting Marketing Strategies
Shifting Marketing Strategies
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Changes in Communication Channels
Changes in Communication Channels
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Selecting the Right Tools
Selecting the Right Tools
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Delivering a Unified Message
Delivering a Unified Message
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Awareness
Awareness
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Appeal
Appeal
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Ask
Ask
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Act
Act
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Advocacy
Advocacy
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Rational Appeal
Rational Appeal
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Emotional Appeal
Emotional Appeal
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Moral Appeal
Moral Appeal
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Study Notes
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Strategies
- The course is about integrated marketing communications strategies.
- The Hanze University case study will be used to practice skills.
Course Structure
- Each session begins with a recap of the previous session.
- Students will learn marketing theory.
- There will be practical exercises using the Hanze case study.
Weekly Schedule (Block 2, Week 1.1)
- Lecture 2.1: The buyer persona, customer journeys, and touchpoints.
- Lecture 2.2: Visual identity design.
- Lecture 2.3: Customer journey strategies: Awareness, consideration, purchase, retention, and advocacy.
- Lecture 2.4: Practical class exercise analyzing the Hanze case study, developing a buyer persona, and identifying touchpoints.
- Lecture 2.5: Hanze Student Customer Journey: awareness and consideration strategies.
- Lecture 2.6: Hanze Student Customer Journey: purchase, retention, and advocacy strategies.
- Mid-Term Break: No classes.
- Lecture 2.7: Multi-channel vs. Omni-channel Marketing, a seamless Hanze experience.
- Lecture 2.8: Recap and Mock Exam.
- Lecture 2.9: Exam Week.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a deep understanding of integrated marketing communications strategy.
- Develop a deep understanding of how companies and customers communicate.
- Gain an understanding of how consumers are changing and marketing strategies are changing.
- Understand the importance of managing brand communications across all channels.
- Applying this knowledge to the Hanze case study to deliver practical applications.
General Information
- House Rules: Active participation, willingness to learn, and asking questions encouraged.
- IMC Definition: Carefully integrating and coordinating company communication channels for a clear, consistent message.
- Marketing vs. Marketing Communications: Marketing creates customer value; marketing communications delivers it using various promotion tools.
- Customer-Centricity: Understanding changing consumer behavior.
Hanze Case Study
- The students need to identify IMC tools utilized, then evaluate their effectiveness.
- The result shall be presented in a presentation.
Marketing Concepts
- Content Marketing: Blending traditional and digital strategies to create and share engaging content.
- Paid, Owned, Earned, Shared channels.: A modern mix of content marketing, communications. Strategies include: Paid ads, company's own website/blog, earned media, and shared conversations amongst consumers.
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