Small and Medium Enterprise Development using Social Media Marketing: A Research Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abdur Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Traditional Marketing

Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has been giving more emphasis to stable the economy by increasing Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in Bangladesh. But the problem is that SMEs are facing great challenges developing business at starting and also sustaining due to incapacity in costly traditional marketing channels. It is also noted that most of the internet users are aware about use of internet as personal social media platform. SMEs of Bangladesh are not aware of using Social Media Marketing (SMM) as the tools for business growth especially at starter. The aim of this research study was to review the present various traditional marketing channels with cost to identify whether the cost is affordable or not for SME marketing as starter. Research objectives were also to find involvement with SMM as free marketing tools and to find laps and gaps of using SMM for SME business growth. This research study was designed in such a way that the sample selection presents the SME study population. Here in the research study, most relevant SME sectors and also booster sectors were included in sample design. This research study shown that only 17% Bangladesh SME’s are using SMM platform for business development. Following the objectives of this study, marketing channels both traditional and SMM were reviewed. How much SMEs are engaged in SMM was also studied. This research study came up with laps and gaps of SMEs at SMM for business growth. Recommendations were put following the findings.

Penerapan Strategi Social Media Marketing Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Pada Dealer Mobil Toyota, Daihatsu dan Honda Bandung

Infoman s ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-124
Author(s):  
Yopi Hidayatul Akbar ◽  
Muhammad Agreindra Helmiawan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Media Companies ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
The University ◽  
Website Content

Social media is one of the information media that is currently widely used by several companies and personally to convey information, with the presence of social media companies no longer need to spread offers through print media, they can use information technology tools in this case social media to submit offers the products they sell to users globally through social media. This social media marketing technique is the process of reaching visits by internet users to certain sites or public attention through social media sites. Marketing activities using social media are usually centered on the efforts of a company to create content that attracts attention, thus encouraging readers to share the content through their social media networks. The application of the QMS method is certainly not only submitted through search engine webmasters, but also on a website keywords must be applied that relate to the contents of the website content, because with the keyword it will automatically attract visitors to the university website based on keyword phrases that they type in the search engine. With Search Media Marketing Technique (SMM) is one of the techniques that must be applied in conducting sales promotions, especially in car dealers in Bandung, it is considered important because each product requires price, feature and convenience socialization through social media so that sales traffic can increase. Each dealer should be able to apply the techniques of Social Media Marketing (SMM) well so that car sales can reach the expected target and provide profits for sales as car sellers in the field.

EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON GROWTH OF MICRO ENTERPRISES IN WUSE II, ABUJA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Management Staff ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study set out to examine the effect of social media marketing on the growth of micro businesses in Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria. The main objectives translated into two hypothesis to find out whether there was any significant relationship between Social Media usage, (independent variable) by micro business against increased brand awareness as well as increased sales (dependent variables). The study adopted a Descriptive survey method where data was collected using structured close-ended questionnaire. Data was collected from 99 respondents from the population of Micro Business in Wuse II comprising of management, staff and customers of the business. The collected data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and the tools employed were model summary, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and co-efficient table in testing the research hypotheses. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between social media usage by micro business and increased brand awareness; and findings also indicated that there is a significant relationship between social media usage by micro businesses and increased sales. The paper therefore concluded that social media marketing is as important as any other marketing strategy as it contributes to business growth in terms of increased brand awareness and increased sales. The paper recommends that businesses in Wuse II, Abuja and others should invest more in deploying social media marketing tools and also to train their staff to enhance social media usage.

ROLE AND MAIN DIRECTIONS OF INTERNET MARKETING DEVELOPMENT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Kurylo ◽  
◽  
Yaroslav Kozchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Moment

The author conducted a study of the role and actual functions of Internet marketing nowadays, analyzed the latest publications and studies of domestic and foreign scientists relating to Internet marketing. The definitions of Internet marketing by various scientists were considered. It was determined by the problematic that exists in the field of internet marketing at the moment. A review of modern tools we identified the main tools of Internet marketing, by which the communication occurs on the Internet: SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), search (paid) advertising, Media advertising, SMM (Social Media Marketing) social media marketing, content marketing, E-mail marketing; Hootsuit's company research analysis determined the number of Internet users and purchasing power in the online environment, which averaged 500 USD per year. The number of Internet users in the online environment averaged 500 USD per year. And also to prioritise specific types of products. We have also identified that search engines are the main source of learning new information for consumers. Having analysed the dynamics of internet penetration in Ukraine, it appears that the number of internet users increased by 8% in 2019, with 22.96 million Ukrainians using the internet at the end of 2019. The article examines the possibilities of Internet marketing tools that become available when using such a tool as web analytics, including: personalised offers to customers, building relationships with customers, after a purchase is made and increasing their retention rate. A study of advertising costs on the social network Facebook, during the presidential elections in Ukraine in 2019 and during the presidential race in the USA in 2020 was conducted. And also defined the role played by social networks in building relationships with the target audience. During the research, recommendations for the use of the main tools of Internet marketing were made and it was determined which business areas are not suitable for each of the tools. Based on the research and statistical data was predicted directions of development of Internet marketing.

scholarly journals How Social Media users’ Drive Influences Purchase Intention in Indian Fashion Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 5153-5160
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Popular Media ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Online Purchase ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Online Buying

Social media is very popular media in glob for communication as well as transaction for millions of people. As social media is widely and effectively use for commercial, marketers have also emphasized on utilization of social media like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Blogs for promoting their products as well as services. However, instead of having wide utilization of social media for promotion, Indian marketers don’t have concrete idea on users’ attitudes towards SMM (social media marketing) and influence of social media advertisement. Moreover, few researches have been carried out in this regards. There is a gap of understanding on social media user’s drive that affect their attitudes and intension of purchase of products in the sense of SMM and social media advertisement with special focus. The reason behind carrying out this research is to focus on influence of social media users’ drive on the intentions of online purchase in the context of SMM in the fashion business of India. In addition, it examines affection of social media advertisement on online buying intension. Data was congregated from 414 respondents through convenience sampling from the major cities of Gujarat and defined premises were measured with multiple regression method. The outcomes revealed that functional drive, entertainment drive and social media use have significant influence on social media user’s attitudes towards social media marketing. Further, results also revealed that there is influence of attitude towards SMM and social media advertisement on intension of online purchase by social media users. The results of the research study would be used by Industry in taking decisions regarding social media strategies. Markers in Industry would know attitude of users towards social media better and perform well as far as social media marketing is concern. Finally, theoretical and functional suggestions are also mentioned. The research study ends up with some shortcomings and direction for further study in discussed area.

Web 2.0 as a Foundation for Social Media Marketing

2012 ◽  
pp. 342-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedran Podobnik ◽  
Daniel Ackermann ◽  
Tomislav Grubisic ◽  
Ignac Lovrek
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Marketing Campaign ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Web ◽  
The Way

In the Web 1.0 era, users were passive consumers of a read-only Web. However, the emergence of Web 2.0 redefined the way people use information and communication services—users evolved into prosumers that actively participate and collaborate in the ecosystem of a read-write Web. Consequently, marketing is one among many areas affected by the advent of the Web 2.0 paradigm. Web 2.0 enabled the global proliferation of social networking, which is the foundation for Social Media Marketing. Social Media Marketing represents a novel Internet marketing paradigm based on spreading brand-related messages directly from one user to another. This is also the reason why Social Media Marketing is often referred to as the viral marketing. This chapter will describe: (1) how social networking became the most popular Web 2.0 service, and (2) how social networking revolutionized Internet marketing. Both issues will be elaborated on two levels—the global and the Croatian level. The chapter will first present the evolution of social networking phenomenon which has fundamentally changed the way Internet users utilize Web services. During the first decade of 21st century, millions of people joined online communities and started using online social platforms, about 1.5 billion members of social networks globally in 2012. Furthermore, the chapter will describe how Internet marketing provided marketers with innovative marketing channels, which offer marketing campaign personalization, low-cost global access to consumers, and simple, cheap, and real-time marketing campaign tracking. Specifically, the chapter will focus on Social Media Marketing, the latest step in the Internet marketing evolution. The three most popular Social Media Marketing platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare) will be described, and examples of successful marketing case studies in Croatia will be presented.

Differences in Perceptions and Attitudes of Singaporean Female Football Fans Towards Football Marketing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Darrel Teo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Female Participation ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Football Fans ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Traditional Marketing ◽  
Different Parts

Though global, it is known that female participation in football lags behind their male counterparts. Football marketers have highlighted this laggardness as a source of growth for the clubs. However, when it comes to female fans' perspectives towards marketing practices, little is understood. Therefore, this exploratory article has been conducted to analyse the differences in fans' perceptions and attitudes towards both traditional and social media marketing. The article shows that Singaporean female fans can be separated into ‘hot' (avid) and ‘cool' (casual) fans. These two groups exhibit both similarities and differences in perceptions and attitudes towards different parts of traditional and social media marketing. The findings reveal that social media is the preferred channel of football consumption even if its potential has not been tapped fully. For now, it is best to construe social media marketing as a platform which enhances traditional marketing.

Differences in Perceptions and Attitudes of Singaporean Female Football Fans Towards Football Marketing

2018 ◽  
pp. 1468-1484
Author(s):  
Darrel Teo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Female Participation ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Football Fans ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Traditional Marketing ◽  
Different Parts

Though global, it is known that female participation in football lags behind their male counterparts. Football marketers have highlighted this laggardness as a source of growth for the clubs. However, when it comes to female fans' perspectives towards marketing practices, little is understood. Therefore, this exploratory article has been conducted to analyse the differences in fans' perceptions and attitudes towards both traditional and social media marketing. The article shows that Singaporean female fans can be separated into ‘hot' (avid) and ‘cool' (casual) fans. These two groups exhibit both similarities and differences in perceptions and attitudes towards different parts of traditional and social media marketing. The findings reveal that social media is the preferred channel of football consumption even if its potential has not been tapped fully. For now, it is best to construe social media marketing as a platform which enhances traditional marketing.

The Role of Social Media Marketing in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

2022 ◽  
pp. 213-229
Author(s):  
Md Yusuf Hossein Khan ◽  
Tanvir Abir
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

Social networking is a series of Web 2.0-based applications that connect, communicate, and exchange ideas, views, perspectives, knowledge, and relationships among internet users worldwide. In the age of social media, businesses' marketing tactics have shifted from bringing products out to encouraging customers to buy things into their stores to foster a more engaging and mutually beneficial relationship. It is a significant player in the online tourism sector since it is a common and influential information source for tourists looking for destination-specific information. This study was conducted qualitatively, and this illustrates and discusses the role of social media marketing and how it works in the tourism and hospitality industries, with an emphasis on Bangladesh in particular, using a range of literature, including academic articles, journals, and books. This study would educate academics, researchers, politicians in tourism industries, and government officials about the importance of social media marketing.

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