Mastering the Marketing Communications Mix: Micro and Macro Perspectives on Integrated Marketing Communication Programs

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 819-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Lane Keller
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Wulan Muhariani

ABSTRACTSomething new from the company, whether it is innovations, policies and the latest achievements from the company, should ideally be communicated and marketed to the public under any circumstances, including during a pandemic. At this time, all companies are challenged to market their products and services, a special strategy is needed to achieve the company's goals. For this reason, this study aims to analyze the implementation of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) activities carried out by PT Blue Bird Tbk in introducing the company's latest innovation, namely the My Bluebird 5 application during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted qualitatively with a case study method and data collection was divided into two, namely primary through interviews and observations; as well as secondary data through literature studies and media coverage results. The conclusion of this research is that PT Blue Bird Tbk has implemented an integrated marketing communication concept to introduce the My Blue Bird 5 application in the midst of a pandemic through various tactics such as from advertising, public relations, internet marketing, sales promotion and direct marketing activities.Keywords: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communication, Pandemic  ABSTRAKSesuatu yang baru dari perusahaan, entah itu inovasi, kebijakan dan pencapaian terbaru dari perusahaan, idealnya harus dikomunikasikan dan dipasarkan kepada masyarakat dalam kondisi apapun, termasuk di masa pandemi. Pada masa ini, semua perusahaan mendapat tantangan untuk memasarkan produk dan jasanya, dibutuhkan strategi khusus agar tujuan perusahaan tercapai. Untuk itu penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis penerapan aktivitas Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) yang dilakukan oleh PT Blue Bird Tbk dalam memperkenalkan inovasi terbaru perusahaan, yaitu aplikasi My Bluebird 5 di masa pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini dijalankan secara kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus dan pengumpulan data terbagi menjadi dua yaitu primer melalui wawancara dan observasi; serta data sekunder melalui studi pustaka dan hasil liputan media. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah PT Blue Bird Tbk telah menerapkan konsep komunikasi pemasasaran terpadu untuk memperkenalkan aplikasi My Bluebird 5 di tengah masa pandemi melalui berbagai macam taktik mulai dari kegiatan periklanan, public relations, pemasaran internet, promosi penjualan dan pemasaran langsung.Kata Kunci: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communication, Pandemi


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 533-550
Author(s):  
Mubaddilah Rafa'al ◽  
Lisda Ariani Simabur ◽  
Suwandi S Sangadji

This study aims to determine the effect of marketing communications at the Tourism Office of West Halmahera (Halbar) on the decision of domestic tourists to choose a tourist destination for Halbar. In this study apply the theory of Integrated Marketing Communication. The subjects of this study were domestic tourists who were exposed to marketing communications carried out by the Halbar Regency Tourism Office with the age provisions of 20 -5i years. The research sample amounted to 100 respondents. Survey is the method used in this study with a questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. Where variable X is Marketing Communication and variable X is the decision of domestic tourists. The analysis technique uses a distribution table, while to test the hypothesis using Correlation-Rank-Order, significant test uses t-test, and calculates the Strength of Influence (KP). The results of the study indicate that the hypothesis proposed by the researcher is that there is an influence of marketing communications from the Halbar Tourism Office on the decision of domestic tourists to choose an accepted tourist destination (0.396), with the results of the calculation of rho (rs) = 0.396, it can be stated that there is a significant relationship between the two variables. the. Based on the results of the t-test, the correlation obtained is significant, meaning that the marketing communication of the Halbar Regency Office affects the decisions of domestic tourists. Furthermore, to calculate the power of influence (KP), namely the influence of the relationship between the marketing communications of the Halbar Regency Tourism Office on the decisions of domestic tourists, it is 15.68%.


10.12737/8184 ◽  
1905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Валерий Музыкант ◽  
Valyeriy Muzykant

The hand book deals with integrated marketing communication (IMC) as the part of advertising and promotion campaign. IMC is a concept introduced in the 1990s and being considered as an important part 7 P’s, and integral part of brand creativity. IMC help tocreate brand assets, which is based on the financial reserves and legal protection of the trade mark and effective positioning . IMCintegrates ATL-and BTL-advertising with the aim to reach target audience in the market era. The author, Professor V.L. Muzykant, a well-known Russian specialist in marketing, branding, advertising, thoroughly analyzed the IMC position during campaigning. Special focus is being made to aATL-and BTL-skills of the contemporary specialist.


This chapter explores the concept and planning of integrated marketing communication (IMC) in the context of the SME environment. The chapter explains the communication process in SME context along with above-the-line, below-the-line, through-the-line channels and different communication tools. Relevant examples and empirical study are addressed in this chapter, and a proper guideline of IMC in the field of SME for the very first time in the area of service marketing is developed. Policymakers, entrepreneurs, and even academicians will get the insights and impactful ideas from this SME context IMC study.


Author(s):  
Santa Bormane

Nowadays, in the context of digital marketing and social media development, with the advantages given by technologies and the vast possibilities of communication among consumers, businesses find the implementation of integrated marketing communication influenced by the Internet as a marketing communication environment where businesses are urged into a customer-centric approach by the consumers’ changing habits of receiving information. This results in an increased role of content marketing, relationship orientation, dialogue and network communication, management of multiple stakeholders etc., which envisages consumer involvement with a view to mitigating the consequences caused by the obstacles to marketing communication – loss of control over corporate communication and being adversely affected by invisible communication. Aim of the research was to study and assess integrated marketing communications in the context of digital marketing and its influence upon buyers’ buying decisions. The object of the research is integrated marketing communications. The subject of the research is the influence of integrated marketing communication upon buyers’ buying decisions. The research makes use of the results of studies conducted by the author in 2017 and 2018. There was a survey of leading marketing specialists of Latvian food retail chains and a survey of randomly selected buyers with a sample of 1,003 respondents to find out the influence of integrated marketing communications upon the buyers’ buying decisions. The research brings conclusions regarding the consumption habits of different generations and other factors influencing buying decisions.  The research confirmed the hypothesis that integrated marketing communications in the context of digital marketing is a relatively little used type of communication in the marketing communication strategy of businesses, yet its use facilitates consumer loyalty. The results of the research are of both theoretical and practical value. 


Integrated marketing communications (IMC) is a major communication archetype rooted from communication theory. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) is known as one of 4ps marketing mix elements. Heritage tourism is based on significant histories, or humanity to attract visitors to discover, to explore, and to enjoy attractions. The purpose of this paper is to identify the components of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) as an element for selection of heritage destinations by the visitors. This paper adopts a qualitative approach in identifying the components of IMC which are essential in selection of heritage destination. The identification is primarily based on extensive review of literature based on IMC, Heritage Tourism, and Destination Marketing.


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Rebekka Rismayanti

Abstract: This research aims to describe the effectiveness of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) in PT Halo Rumah Bernyanyi which, from the perspective of marketing strategy, could be studied by analyzing the segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Using case-study method with in-depth interview, the result shows that the implementation of IMC at PT Halo Rumah Bernyayi is arranged in one single strategy and tend to neglect the complexities of running multi-brand family karaoke-house. This considers as ineffective because it leads to “cannibalization” among brands, especially when costumer’s targetting is overlooked before drafting the IMC plan.Keywords: Business, Integrated Marketing Communication, Marketing Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas penerapan Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) yang dilihat dari aspek segmentation, targeting dan positioning. Metode penelitian adalah studi kasus dengan menggunakan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan IMC di PT Halo Rumah Bernyanyi dibuat dalam satu strategi dan tidak memerhatikan kompleksitas dari aspek segmentation, targeting dan positioning sebagai pedoman dasar. Langkah tersebut dinilai tidak efektif karena dapat mengakibatkan “kanibalisasi” antar brand, terlebih jika perhatian terhadap target konsumen diabaikan sebelum menyusun perencanaan IMC.Kata Kunci: Bisnis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Pemasaran


2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åke Finne ◽  
Christian Grönroos

Purpose This conceptual paper aims at developing a customer-centric marketing communications approach that takes the starting point in the customer ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach After a critical analysis of existing marketing communications and integrated marketing communication (IMC) approaches, a customer-driven view of marketing communications is developed using recent developments in relationship communication, customer-dominant logic and the notion of customer value formation as value-in-use. Findings A customer-integrated marketing communication (CIMC) approach centred on a communication-in-use concept is conceptually developed and introduced. The analysis results in a CIMC model, where a customer in his or her individual ecosystem, based on integration of a set of messages from different sources, makes sense of the many messages he or she is exposed to. Research limitations/implications The paper presents a customer-driven perspective on marketing communication and IMC. The analysis is conceptual and should trigger future empirical grounding. It indicates the need for a change in mindset in research. Practical implications CIMC requires a turnaround in the mindset that steers how companies and their marketers communicate with customers. The CIMC model provides guidelines for planning marketing communication. Originality/value The customer-driven communication-in-use concept and the CIMC model challenge traditional inside-out approaches to planning and implementing marketing communication.


Author(s):  
Daina Šķiltere ◽  
Santa Bormane

Integrated marketing communications are developing, with IMC approaches to communication with consumers seeing further enhancements in the scientific literature. However, in order to reach the marketing targets, a variety of IMC tools may be used in combination when implementing marketing activities. Despite each IMC tool in itself being highly distinctive, they all depend on each other in the creation of product consumption value and the enhancement of economic, communicational and social benefits. Purpose of the paper: The goal of the research is to assess the integrated marketing communications used in the marketing strategy of Latvian food retail chains. Methodology/methods: The following scientific research methods are used in the research study: analytical, comparative, graphical, statistical, observatory and interrogative. The research focuses on the Latvian food retail sector, with leading specialists from all Latvian food retail chains polled. The object of the research is Latvian food retail chains, and the subject of the research is integrated marketing communication as a set of tools. Findings: The results of the research are of both theoretical and practical value, as it confirmed the hypothesis that a complex use of IMC promotes a long-term relationship among all stakeholders of the selling and buying process. The authors have collected and classified IMC tools and, based on the results of the research, drawn up a conceptual model of integrated marketing communications.


Author(s):  
Mónica Ferreira ◽  
Fábia Patrícia Fidalgo Fino

Emerging technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been receiving much attention in the Marketing field as a new way to attract customers and enrich their experiences with brands. This chapter investigates the current state of these technologies in Business and discusses how the technologies are connected to the Integrated marketing communications. The chapter suggests several managerial implications on how to apply these technologies in an integrated marketing communication (IMC) plan. The conceptualization of VR and AI, further research, suggestions for further reading, Glossary of Virtual Reality Experiences, and IMC definitions over time are also provided.


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