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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?

  • Content marketing managers (correct)
  • Sales managers
  • Advertising agents
  • Market researchers

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?

<p>Communication objectives for desired responses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What approach is suggested for the creation and sharing of brand messages?

<p>Create and curate content across a mix of channels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not considered a part of developing an effective marketing communication strategy?

<p>What visual design elements to use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five stages a consumer passes through when engaging with a product?

<p>Awareness, Appeal, Ask, Act, Advocacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the desired response in the context of marketing communication strategy?

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Which type of appeal is designed to evoke feelings from the audience?

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What is NOT one of the considerations for messaging in marketing communication?

<p>The language used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When structuring a message, which issue involves deciding whether to present the strongest arguments first or last?

<p>Argument order consideration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of personal communication channels?

<p>They facilitate direct interaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communication channel involves no personal contact?

<p>Television advertising (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the credibility of the communicator affect the message?

<p>More credible sources are often more persuasive. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of appeals considered in marketing?

<p>Visual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a marketer consider when deciding whether to draw a conclusion in their message?

<p>The target audience's prior knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of marketing communications?

<p>To communicate value to customers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major changes affecting integrated marketing communications (IMC)?

<p>Increased reliance on mass marketing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do consumers' changing behaviors impact marketing strategies?

<p>Consumers expect engagement and relationship building (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does IMC emphasize for effective marketing?

<p>Choreographing various communication channels for a unified message (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial requirement for marketers in today's communication environment?

<p>To identify suitable tools for the target audience and objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'superior value' in marketing?

<p>Creating added benefits that exceed customer expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are companies adapting to changes in communication with consumers?

<p>By embracing new technologies for better connections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of consumers’ ability to connect with other customers?

<p>Decreased trust in marketer messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary objective when developing a buyer persona for a new student at Hanze?

<p>To understand and target prospective students effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage comes directly after the awareness stage in the customer journey?

<p>Consideration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes multichannel marketing from omnichannel marketing?

<p>Multichannel encompasses various potential contact points; omnichannel integrates them effectively. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a touchpoint that might be identified for Hanze?

<p>Internal faculty meetings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus when designing visual identity touchpoints for Hanze?

<p>Aligning with the brand's message and target audience's interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Hanze student customer journey, which strategy is essential during the retention phase?

<p>Providing continuous support and engagement through various channels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating awareness and consideration strategies in the customer journey?

<p>To attract attention and inform potential students about options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents effective advocacy strategies within the Hanze student customer journey?

<p>Encouraging satisfied students to share their experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Buyer Persona

A detailed representation of a typical customer, including their demographics, needs, goals, and behaviors.

Customer Journey

The stages a customer goes through from first awareness of a brand to becoming a loyal advocate.

Touch Points

The various points of interaction a customer has with a brand during the customer journey.

Integrated Marcom Strategies

A strategy that uses a consistent brand identity across all communication channels.

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Awareness Stage

The act of creating awareness and interest in a product or brand.

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Consideration Stage

The stage where customers consider their options and compare different brands.

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Purchase Stage

The stage where a customer makes a purchase.

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Advocacy Stage

The stage where a customer becomes a loyal supporter and recommends your product to others.

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Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

The process of delivering the right message at the right time and through the right channel, tailored to the target audience.

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Content Marketing

Delivering messages across a variety of channels, including paid, owned, earned, and shared media.

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Identifying the Target Audience

Identify the specific group of people you want to reach with your marketing message.

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Communication Objective

The specific response you want to achieve from your target audience.

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What will be said

The content or message delivered to the target audience.

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How it will be said

The method of delivering the message.

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When it will be said

The timing of the message.

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Where it will be said

The platforms or places where the message is delivered.

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Marketing

Focuses on delivering superior value to customers through various products and services.

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Marketing Communications

Communicating the value of products and services to customers, engaging them through various promotional tools.

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Shifting Consumer Behavior

Consumers are becoming more independent information seekers, using various technologies to explore brands and products.

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Shifting Marketing Strategies

Companies are moving away from mass marketing and focusing on developing marketing programs designed to engage customers and build relationships.

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Changes in Communication Channels

Companies are constantly adapting to new communication technologies to better reach and engage with their customers.

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Selecting the Right Tools

Marketers must identify the most effective tools and channels to reach their target audience.

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Delivering a Unified Message

Marketers need to unify their message and approach across all of their marketing communication channels.

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Awareness

The awareness stage of the customer journey, where customers become aware of a product and begin to form interest.

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Appeal

The appeal stage of the customer journey, where customers find the product appealing based on its features, benefits, and values.

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Ask

The ask stage of the customer journey, where customers seek more information about the product and engage with the brand.

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Act

The act stage of the customer journey, where customers take action by buying the product and engaging with the brand.

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Advocacy

The advocacy stage of the customer journey, where customers passionately recommend the product to others and become loyal brand advocates.

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Rational Appeal

A type of appeal that focuses on logic and reason, highlighting the benefits and features of a product.

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Emotional Appeal

A type of appeal that connects with emotions and feelings, creating a personal connection between the customer and the product.

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Moral Appeal

A type of appeal that emphasizes ethics and values, associating the product with positive social causes.

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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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