5. Promotions (marketing communications) and social media

Author(s):  
Kenneth Le Meunier-FitzHugh

This chapter explores promotions, which are made up of a range of marketing communication tools that are critical in supporting the organization’s offer and conveying their brand values. They are designed to reach, interest, and engage customers in conversations and to encourage them to purchase their products. Promotional tools include advertising, sales promotions, public relations, direct marketing (on- or offline), sponsorship, and personal selling. Today, communication activities are being totally reinvented by the growth of social media and digital marketing. Indeed, the development of different types of social media has created opportunities to develop digital marketing that has an immediacy of interaction and increased intimacy with potential customers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Cindy Andita Kirana

This article examines the marketing communication strategies used by Lemospirés Batik to attract consumer interest. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive approach. The research data were analyzed with the perspective of the marketing communication mix theory. The results of this study describe that the strategy taken by Lemospirés Batik to market and introduce its products is (1) the use of advertisements on social and non-social media, (2) organizing exhibitions to do direct marketing, (3) giving discounts and giveaways. to create sales promotions, (4) creating distinctive features on products that are part of personal selling, (5) using public relations to build relationships, and (6) using social media Instagram and Facebook to market products with the concept of storytelling.


2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Widia Febriana

<p><em>With increasing public awareness of the technology, there </em><em>are</em><em> a trend the demand for banking products based on technology, in particular transactions through cards. But the public's knowledge about the e-money making product marketing e-money is still lacking. To overcome this, we need a marketing communication strategy of e-money is appropriate and effective. The cornerstone of the theory used in this study the theories of Kotler Kotler, said that elements of the promotion mix (promotion mix) consists of five main device, namely: Advertising, Sales Promotions, Public Relations and publicity, Personal Selling and Direct Marketing</em><em>. This research</em><em> aims to determine the effectiveness of of the activities of marketing communications strategy that has been done. To analyze the marketing communication strategies, conducted research at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Regional Office Semarang. Data collected from various sources consisting of external factors and internal, ie interviews, observation and documentation. Furthermore, these factors were analyzed to get the strategy formulation. Resource persons / informants consists of the CBK offices and the Customer card user Semarang BRIZZI. All of the strategies undertaken in marketing BRIZZI, the most effective way is to give the gift of groceries to customers BRIZZI users when shopping at the supermarket</em><em>s</em><em> in Semarang.</em><em></em></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Cut Nailil Muna

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis lebih lanjut penerapan Integrated Marketing Communication pada Festival Seni Rupa Kontemporer Internasional ARTJOG MMXIX yang diselenggarakan oleh Heri Pemad Management (selanjutnya disingkat HPM). Manfaat penelitian ini adalah memberikan kontribusi pemikiran bagi pengembangan pengelolaan manajemen seni dalam keberhasilannya meraih pasar. Untuk menjawab pokok masalah dalam penelitian ini, peneliti mengacu pada konsep komunikasi pemasaran terpadu model George dan Michael Belch (2011) yang meliputi advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, direct marketing, Public Relations and Publicity serta interactive marketing melalui tiga tahapan proses, yaitu perencanaan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Penelitian dijalankan secara kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Pengumpulan data terbagi dua yaitu data primer melalui wawancara dan observasi; serta data sekunder melalui studi pustaka. Key informan dan informan yang dipilih berasal dari internal HPM dan pengunjung Festival ARTJOG MMXIX. Penelitian ini mampu menjelaskan bahwa HPM telah mengimplementasikan Integrated Marketing Communication melalui tahap perencanaan yang dimulai dari targeting, positioning, penetapan tujuan dan anggaran. Tahap implementasi, dilakukan perancangan pesan, pemilihan media, dan penerapan bauran komunikasi. Tahap evaluasi, dilakukan analisis untuk mengukur hasil akhir dari implementasi bauran IMC sekaligus mengambil tindakan korektif dalam penyelenggaraan festival tersebut. Kesimpulannya, HPM telah berhasil menerapkan konsep komunikasi pemasaran terpadu pada penyelenggaraan Festival Seni Rupa Kontemporer Internasional ARTJOG MMXIX. ABSTRACTThis research aims to further analyze the implementation of Integrated Marketing Communication at the International Contemporary Arts Festival of ARTJOG MMXIX organized by Heri Pemad Management (hereinafter abbreviated as HPM). The benefit of this research is to contribute to thinking for the development of art management in the success of achieving the market. To address the subject matter of this study, researchers refer to the concept of Integrated Marketing Communication George and Michael Belch (2011) model’s which include advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, direct marketing, Public Relations and Publicity and interactive marketing through three stages of the process, planning, implementation and evaluation. Research is conducted qualitatively with case study methods. Two data collection is the primary data through interviews and observations; and secondary data through library studies. Key informant and informant are selected from the internal HPM and visitors Festival ARTJOG MMXIX. The research can explain that HPM has implemented Integrated Marketing Communication through the planning phase starting from targeting, positioning, goal setting and budget. Implementation stage, message design, media selection and communication mix application. Evaluation stage analyzed to measure the outcome of the implementation of IMC mix and take corrective action in the implementation of the festival. In conclusion, HPM has successfully adopted the concept of integrated marketing communication at the International Contemporary Art Festival of ARTJOG MMXIX.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Baharudin Noveriyanto

Abstract. The development of information and communication technology has now had a major impact on the industrial world in Indonesia. Changes in the industrial model towards digital have a major influence on marketing activities carried out by companies so that they can win the competition in the midst of increasingly sharp business competition. The ability to adapt and innovate quickly and precisely by involving various digital communication media and marketing technology will have a positive influence on the company. ALAMI is a digital-based sharia financial product brand (financial technology), where the name ALAMI is taken from the prefix of the verse in the Al-Quran, namely "Alif, Lam, Mim" which is then shortened to ALAMI. This study aims to determine the activities of digital integrated marketing communication (DIMC) in digital financial technology (fintek) products ALAMI, which consist of digital advertising, digital personal selling, digital sales promotion, digital public relations and digital direct marketing. This study uses a qualitative approach that focuses on the concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC) Kotler (2008) which consists of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and direct marketing conducted digitally for financial technology products ALAMI. The main conclusion of this research is that the application of digital integrated marketing communication in digital financial products ALAMI can be done well, and is efficient in terms of costs. The concept of digital integrated marketing communication (DIMC) is a form of transformation of the concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC) whose implementation activities are adjusted to technological developments and the characteristics of the current digital industry. Abstrak. Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi kini telah berdampak besar terhadap dunia industri di Indonesia. Perubahan model industri kearah digital memberikan pengaruh besar pada kegiatan pemasaran yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan agar dapat memenangkan kompetisi ditengah-tengah persaingan bisnis yang semakin tajam. Kemampuan melakukan adaptasi dan inovasi dengan cepat dan tepat dengan melibatkan berbagai media komunikasi digital dan teknologi pemasaran akan memberikan pengaruh positif kepada perusahaan. ALAMI adalah sebuah merek produk keuangan syariah berbasis digital (financial technology), dimana nama ALAMI ini diambil dari awalan ayat dalam Al-Quran, yaitu “Alif, Lam, Mim” yang selanjudnya disingkat menjadi ALAMI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktifitas digital integrated marketing communication (DIMC) pada produk digital financial technology (fintek) ALAMI yang terdiri dari digital advertising, digital personal selling, digital sales promotion, digital public relation  dan digital direct marketing. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang memfokuskan pada konsep aktifitas Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)  Kotler (2008) yang terdiri dari advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relation  dan direct marketing berbasis digital untuk produk financial technology ALAMI. Kesimpulan utama dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa penerapan digital integrated marketing communication pada produk keuangan digital ALAMI dapat dilakukan dengan baik, dan efisien dalam segi biaya. Konsep digital integrated marketing communication (DIMC) adalah salah satu wujud dari trasformasi konsep integrated marketing communication (IMC) yang implementasi kegiatannya disesuikan dengan perkembangan tekonology dan karakteristik industry digital saat ini.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-73
Author(s):  
Dessy Kurniawanti ◽  
Bambang Hendrawan

This study aims to analyze how the process of marketing communication strategies such as: advertising, sales promotion, public relations and publicity, personal selling, and direct marketing conducted by PT. Indonesia Villajaya. The research data was obtained through direct observation, documentation, as well as in-depth interviews with five informants. This research method using descriptive qualitative method. Analysis of the data include: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that PT. Indonesia Villajaya conduct marketing communication strategy with reference to the integrated marketing communications strategy with process include: advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, and community relations & publicity. With the process of the strategy undertaken during this helps in increasing the public's brand awareness, enhance brand image and increase sales for the company


Author(s):  
Dilaysu Cinar

Today, with digital marketing communication, it has become easier to reach and persuade both existing and potential customers. The aforementioned situation is also valid for event applications which are one of the digital marketing communication tools. Indeed, with the technological power, brands began to offer participants almost unlimited options for events and participation takes place regardless of the venue. This study aims to provide information about the new event trends as a digital marketing communication tool. For this purpose, a literature review was made in the study. Accordingly, it can be argued that the new event trends used in digital marketing communications consist of real-time events, social events, storytelling, virtual reality and augmented reality applications, influencers, and virtual communities.


Author(s):  
Kavaldeep Dixit ◽  
Neha Jain

The increase in number of players in cellular telephony has raised the expectation level of customers compelling firms to devise strategies to gain competitive edge. Thus, the main objective of this research is to comparatively study employees and customer's awareness regarding marketing communication tools adopted by Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular in eastern Rajasthan. In the present study communication tools pertaining to advertising, sales-promotion, personal selling, direct marketing, events and public relations have been considered and analyzed. The present research will also attempt to explore the sources of information referred to by customers while opting for telecommunication services. The study will involve a sample of 250 existent customers and 25 employees for Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular respectively and the methodology employed will be structured questionnaire for customers and employees separately with reference to eastern Rajasthan. By identifying the strategic issues that affect customer decisions the present research will contribute to the understanding of the influence of communication tools on customers. It would also enable marketing managers to identify impact of these dimensions and to concentrate firm's efforts on those factors which enhance customer awareness. It is an exploratory study.


Prologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Kevin Kevin ◽  
Sinta Paramita

Marketing communication is a means by which companies try to inform, persuade, and remind consumers directly or indirectly about the products and brands that are sold. Marketing communication theory covers several marketing communication mixes consisting of advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, personal selling, interactive marketing, public relations. The purpose of the marketing communication mix is to create brand awareness. This brand awareness is the ability of consumers to recognize or remember a brand, including the name, logo and also certain slogans that have been used by the brand in promoting products. During marketing communications, Rockickz carries out strategies to create brand awareness. Rockickz's strategy is in the marketing communication mix. This research methodology uses qualitative, with the case study method. Data collection is done by interview, observation and literature study. Komunikasi pemasaran (marketing communication) adalah sarana dimana perusahaan berusaha menginformasikan, membujuk, dan mengingatkan konsumen secara langsung maupun tidak langsung tentang produk dan merek yang dijual. Teori komunikasi pemasaran mencangkup beberapa bauran komunikasi pemasaran terdiri dari periklanan, pemasaran langsung, promosi penjualan, penjualan personal, pemasaran interaktif, hubungan masyarakat.Tujuan dari bauran komunikasi pemasaran tersebut adalah untuk menciptakan brand awareness. Brand awareness ini merupakan kemampuan konsumen dalam mengenali atau mengingat sebuah merek, termasuk nama, logo dan juga slogan – slogan tertentu yang pernah digunakan oleh brand tersebut dalam mempromosikan produk – produk. Pada saat melakukan komunikasi pemasaran, Rockickz melakukan strategi – strategi untuk menciptakan brand awareness. Strategi yang dilakukan Rockickz terdapat dalam bauran komunikasi pemasaran. Metodologi penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif, dengan metode studi kasus.Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, observasi dan studi kepustakaan.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-227
Author(s):  
Mehmet Civelek ◽  
Michal Červinka ◽  
Krzysztof Gajdka ◽  
Václav Nétek

Abstract Due to lack of sources, SMEs face certain problems when applying innovative activities. Since marketing communication tools enable to perform innovative actions, SMEs’ usage of such channels might provide solutions for them to overcome the barriers of making innovation. Thus, this paper investigates whether the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs enables them to be innovative in marketing or not, and the research question is “Does the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs improve their innovativeness in marketing?” This paper focuses on traditional and technology-enabled marketing communication tools, such as direct marketing, personal selling, online marketing, and advertising in social media. The researchers employ a random sampling method and then create an online internet-mediated questionnaire to collect data from 812 SMEs in Slovakia. The researchers have also performed Ordinal Logistic Regression analyses to fulfill the research aim. The results show that the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs improves their innovative posture in marketing. The education level of firm executives and cultural factors in a specific nation might be the reasons for the findings of this research. Thus, the trainings and financial support provided by policymakers and collaboration of other institutions are beneficial for the growth of SMEs. This research analyzes traditional and technology-enabled marketing tools, and areas of marketing innovation in a broad perspective, including innovations in products/services, prices, distribution, promotion, people, processes, and visualization. Therefore, it differs from other studies and fills the research gap by making a significant value addition in related literature.


Author(s):  
Dwi Yuli Prasetyo ◽  
Fitri Yunita ◽  
Abdul Muni

At present marketing and sales of UMKM products in Tembilahan are still done by manually or through broadcast messages and waiting for visitors to come to the store. This method is not optimal in delivering information because the promotion does not reach people who are far from the location of the store. Today's social media is a very popular tool and is in demand by UMKM players, one of which is Facebook in which there is a marketplace feature that can reach promotions and sales that do not know space and time. This study aims to find out and analyze the Facebook marketing communication strategy used by Gadisty Screen Printing Tembilahan includes planning and the results of its implementation in increasing sales in each branch. The method used is observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Research was carried out in Tembilahan, data was analyzed using Miles & Huberman models. The results showed Facebook accommodated the components that existed in marketing communication strategies such as providing consumer data to validate segmentation, targeting, and positioning as well as research material in determining the production of Facebook marketing content. Marketing strategies are executed on Facebook FanPage, Personal and Group accounts. The three main components of Facebook marketing running marketing mixes such as advertising, sales promotions, private sales, direct marketing, public relations and publicity. Popular marketing content on Facebook is the characteristics of Cover / Soft Selling and Video.


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