scholarly journals Strategic Integration of Integrated Marketing Communications, Case of Croatia

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Bilić, I. ◽  
Mateljak, Ž.
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Strategic Integration ◽  
The Republic

<p><em>The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the development of integrated marketing communications, corporate communication strategy and its alignment with overall corporate strategy in Croatian companies. In addition, in Croatian business environment, particularly in the period of economic crisis, companies try to reduce their costs which results in neglecting the communication function. There is also the eternal scientific question regarding the effects of investment in the marketing and communication functions. Therefore, this question will be discussed in this paper by observing the correlation between integrated marketing communications and organizational performances reached by observed companies.</em></p><p><em>It is presumed that there is a positive relationship between higher levels of developed integrated marketing communications and organizational performance which the observed companies achieved. This survey was conducted on 500 companies with the highest value added rank in the Republic of Croatia in the year 2009 (according to the Institute for Business Intelligence).</em></p>

TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL MARKETING

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Santa Bormane
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Involvement ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Buying Decisions

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. 

scholarly journals МАРКЕТИНГОВІ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ ЯК ЧИННИК ПІДВИЩЕННЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

Economical ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1(22)) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Ганна Панченко ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Marketing Environment ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Advantageous Position ◽  
The Impact

It is determined that domestic enterprises of today are under constant competitive pressure, due to the growing uncertainty and variability of the marketing environment, the acceleration of STP, the evolution of society's needs. It is shown that marketing communications should reduce the impact of negative external and internal influences on the functioning of the business due to the ability to increase its competitive advantages and maintain their advantageous position in an unstable economy. It has been proven that an effective integrated marketing communication strategy is potentially important for the success of the organization, as it is able to provide future competitive advantage. It is substantiated that marketing communications are essential sources of existence of the economic system in general and the enterprise in particular. It is determined that at the present stage of development of economic relations in the world and in Ukraine the concept of integrated marketing communications is becoming popular. Recommendations for the formation of a generalized model of integrated marketing communications are given. It is shown that the scientific approach to the management of marketing communications has a positive effect on the development and effectiveness of decisions, so it is worth evaluating the effectiveness of integrated marketing communications. It is proved that the latest modern strategy of integrated communications management is based on planned management decisions in the field of optimization of integrated marketing communications, which demonstrate the image and reputation of the company in society. The expediency of introduction of the model of integrated marketing communications into the enterprise competitiveness management system is substantiated. Recommendations for the formation of a model of integrated marketing communications form a scientific and practical basis for conducting analytical and forecasting research in terms of substantiating the best ways to further increase the competitiveness of the enterprise in global and domestic markets.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Integrated Marketing Communications Terhadap Brand Image Untuk Industri Rokok Kelas Mild

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Hadi Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Government Regulation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
The Government

The cigarette industry in Indonesia has evolved from a traditional industry to be one of the important manufacturing sectors in terms of value added, employment and government revenue. On the other hand, aside from increasing social welfare, the government also has a moral responsibility particularly for raising public awareness of their health. Draft of Government Regulation regarding tobacco based-product as an addictive substance expressly prohibits the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of products containing tobacco. In the industry of mild class cigarette, the level of competition gets tighter where many cigarette companies conduct their integrated marketing communication activities in creative ways. This research is aimed at determining the effect of Integrated Marketing Communication variables on Brand Image of mild class cigarette companies in Bandung region. This research type is descriptive and verification research. The method used is survey descriptive method i.e collecting data on the research object by taking a sample of the population. Questionnaires are used as the principal means of collecting data. The positive coefficient shows that there is a positive relationship between the integrated marketing communications with brand image. As t count > t table (7.748> 1.965), H0 is rejected. Thus, it is found that there is a significant influence of integrated marketing communications on brand image.

Integrated marketing communications and social marketing

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Dahl ◽  
Lynne Eagle ◽  
David Low
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Social Marketing Campaigns

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the view of integrated marketing communications (IMC) by social marketing practitioners. Specifically, the paper furthers the discussion how a symbiotic relationship between IMC and social marketing can lead to both practical improvements of health-related social marketing campaigns, as well as theoretical advancement of the IMC construct. Design/methodology/approach – Based on semi-structured, in-depth interviews with practitioners, the authors provide exploratory evidence for support for IMC within the social marketing community and highlight potential differences and similarities when transferring IMC from a commercial to a social context. Findings – Three main differences emerged when transferring IMC from a commercial to a social context. These include differences of customer-centric approaches between commercial and social marketing, the need to weigh out the application of IMC to the charity brand or the use of IMC at a behavioural level and, finally, different complexity levels of desired behaviour as a mediating factor. Research limitations/implications – As with all qualitative data, the findings may not be generalisable beyond the interview participants and organisations studied. Practical implications – Many practitioners expressed that they liked IMC as a concept, but they lacked guidance as to the application with a social marketing context. This paper contributes to providing this guidance and establishing a body of knowledge how IMC can be applied in a non-commercial setting. Originality/value – The paper contributes to the practical development of guidance how the largely commercially applied IMC construct can be modified to be used in a social marketing context, while correspondingly highlighting how IMC needs to evolve to grow beyond purely commercial application.

Bridging the Gap in IMC Education: Where is the Academy Falling Short?

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea J.S. Stanaland ◽  
Amanda E. Helm ◽  
Lance Kinney
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Power Shifts ◽  
Media Type ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Client Side

Integrated marketing communications isn't new, but it's gaining momentum as power shifts from the marketer to the consumer and as marketers recognize the power and efficiency of taking a holistic approach to engaging consumers… For too long, marketing functions have been vertically organized by media type. This siloed approach is mirrored on the agency side, with rewards based on discipline-specific P&L models. These silos must be torn down…The client-side strategic integrator must involve and lead a team of colleagues who have the responsibility, vision, understanding and commitment to engage in a media-agnostic planning process. And this team of enlightened marketers must be willing to let strategic goals-not historic patterns- drive budget allocations. –Bob Liodice, Advertising Age, June 9, 2008

Co-creating value and developing social capital: Centre of Science for Villages (CSV), Wardha

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anagha Shukre ◽  
Naresh Verma
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rural Markets

Subject area Marketing management, consumer behaviour, rural marketing and integrated marketing communications. Study level/applicability The case is for the use of undergraduate and also postgraduate students of management in courses of marketing management, consumer behaviour, rural marketing and integrated marketing communications. This case may also be used in human resources’ management course lectures which focus on social capital. Case overview This case on the Centre of Science for Villages (CSV), Wardha, attempts to identify how value can be co-created through innovative technology and how social capital can be developed for rural markets through the use of integrated marketing communications tools, particularly word-of-mouth and the influence of opinion leaders. Effective campaigns can be designed for the target audience based on the 3A framework (Awareness, Adoption and Addition of Value) and McGuire’s Model of Persuasion. The CSV has been typically chosen for the study because its products are unique, innovative and eco-friendly and blend well with the rural lives. It has been able to enrich the lives of rural population by generating employment and in creating entrepreneurial opportunities. The biggest challenge, however, lies in educating rural consumers to accept and adopt its innovative technology in their daily lives. Expected learning outcomes The case study has been written to enable students to understand the concepts of value co-creation and social capital in the context of Indian rural markets. The students will learn the dynamics of rural markets by pondering over these points: understand the concept of value co-creation for rural markets; comprehend the creation of social ecology for managing knowledge in an organisation; identify the development and role of social capital and use it as a promotional tool, particularly word-of-mouth and opinion leaders(reference groups); recommend the use of different marketing mix variables for an organisation, operating in rural markets; and connote designing of effective campaigns for the target audience, based on the 3A framework and the Persuasion Model (6 steps) suggested by McGuire. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing

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