Motivations and Communication Effectiveness of Solar Energy Adoption among Malaysian Household Consumers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-81
Author(s):  
Siti Haslina Md Harizan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Communication Tools

Objective - This paper aims to explain the motivational drives underlying the use of solar energy and to examine the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication tools in the dissemination of solar PV information among household consumers in Malaysia. Methodology/Technique - Data was collected using in-depth interviews, participant observations, and on-site visits to participants' homes. Sixteen private household consumers who were registered with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA), and who were located in different regions of several states in Malaysia, were selected using purposive and snowball sampling. The data was then transcribed and analyzed by identifying the themes and commonalities of the respondents. Findings - The findings indicate that there are 4 motivating factors that lead to solar PV adoption. Those are: economic, societal well-being, environmental well-being, and knowledge/cognition. The integrated marketing communication tools found to be most effective include mass media (television), electronic media (including social media and websites) and interpersonal sources. Novelty - The study elaborates on the motivations underlying the adoption of solar energy based on the real experiences of solar PV users. The study also assesses the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication tools used by various stakeholders in promoting solar PV systems based on user feedback. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Integrated Marketing Communication; Motivation; Residential; Solar Photovoltaic System; Sustainable Marketing. JEL Classification: M31, O33

scholarly journals Small-business marketing in Soweto, the importance of the human touch

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian V. Soke ◽  
Johannes A. Wiid
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Personal Selling ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Small businesses are a crucial element of and a major contributor to the economy and society. They not only provide economic stability for their owners but also meet the needs of society and businesses. Effective marketing communication is needed so that society and business can be informed about the products and services on offer to satisfy their needs. A variety of marketing communication tools can be used by SMMEs to communicate with society and business. This research explores the utilization of these marketing communication tools by SMMEs located in Soweto, Johannesburg. The data were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire that was circulated and hand-delivered to a sample of SMMEs in Soweto. The findings revealed that SMMEs in Soweto rely more on human interaction, such as word-of-mouth (WOM) and personal selling, to promote their business than on technology-driven tools such as the internet. Keywords: SMMEs, integrated marketing communication, traditional marketing communication, Soweto, promotion. JEL Classification: M31

scholarly journals The Role of Integrated Marketing Communications in Enhancement of SMEs Growth in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2(J)) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Lawrence Mpele LEKHANYA
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Communication Approach

The intention of this paper is to discover and empirically test the knowledge gap exist with regard to the role that integrated marketing communication (IMC) plays in the enhancement of SMEs growth. A quantitative approach is followed in this paper, with a questionnaire as the research instrument and questionnaire items established through a literature review. A sample of 374 SMEs owners/managers agreed to complete the questionnaire. In order to give a descriptive overview of variables relevant to the objectives of the study, a Cronbach test was performed. Certain ability in marketing communication by SMEs was evident from the sample. However, very few marketing communication tools are fully applied in order to enhance SMEs growth. A significant starting point, in attaching importance to the role of IMC enhancement of SMEs growth, is constituted by this paper’s sample, even though it is restrictively small. Practitioners may, from this paper, understand where intervention guidelines are needed, in order to improve an IMC plan needed for SMEs. Compared to previous research done on large company practices, this paper represents an original trial to empirically apply the marketing communication approach within SMEs.

Modeling Integrated Marketing Communications for SME Environments

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-98
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Service Marketing ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communications ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
First Time

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.

scholarly journals Penentuan Strategi Pengembangan Website Perguruan Tinggi Menggunakan Quality Function Deployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Nur Indrianti ◽  
Ariez Rizqullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Quality Function

Lingkungan pasar global telah menjadikan institusi pendidikan tinggi bersaing dengan ketat, sehingga institusi pendidikan tinggi harus dapat menciptakan strategi promosi yang tepat. Salah satu strategi yang dapat diterapkan adalah komunikasi pemasaran terpadu (Integrated Marketing Communication, IMC) berbasis media sosial website. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan strategi pengembangan website perguruan tinggi yang efektif menggunakan metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif dengan konsep QFD. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan snowball sampling, dan subjek penelitian adalah website Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik reduksi data Crosstabs dan tampilan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode QFD, yang mengintegrasikan suara konsumen dan aspek teknis, dapat digunakan untuk menentukan strategi pengembangan website perguruan tinggi yang dapat meningkatkan efektivitas website sebagai media IMC sekaligus meningkatkan peringkat Webometrics. Strategi tersebut dapat meningkatkan mutu website secara berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi kepada perguruan tinggi lain ataupun instansi lain untuk memaksimalkan pengembangan website sesuai dengan mutu dan kebutuhan konsumen.

scholarly journals The Impact of E-Integrated Marketing Communication (E-IMC) on Brand Equity for New College

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Fardiansyah - Fardiansyah ◽  
Salya Rater ◽  
D.S Putra
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Impact

This research discusses the impact of the application of E-Integrated Marketing Communication (E-IMC) applied to new universities. This qualitative research refers to the theoretical reference written by John W. Creswell. The sample was determined using the snowball sampling technique and the data collection technique was carried out by in-depth interviews (in-depth interview) and documentation. This study aims to describe the impact of the application of integrated marketing communications applied by polytechnic universities. The findings indicate that user experience affects the E-IMC typology used. E-IMC affects brand equity in higher education. Further research can avail a research model and test the model with quantitative studies with the addition of demographic factors. Because the object of this research is a new polytechnic type of university, the different types of tertiary institutions can also be an additional variable to be studied further.

Analisis Deskriptif Strategi Komunikasi Hotel Sakura Syariah

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazwirman Nazwirman ◽  
Efendy Zein
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Technology Process

The research objective describes an integrated marketing communication strategy in developing Sakura Syariah Hotel to see a comprehensive marketing communication strategy. Hotel Sakura Syariah is a 3-star syariah concept hotel which has 70 rooms. The analytical method uses the 7P (marketing mix) approach. The research results to increase the number of guests staying the strategy consisted of products, which offer a sharia concept with various types of representative rooms. Pricing, using the appropriate price preferences. Place, hotel location that is close to the center of the district capital and easy access. Promotion, with direct selling in accordance with local government and private selling by participating in various marketing events, sales proposals and advertising. People, conduct trainings to improve human resource capabilities. Physical evidence, a physical building that has Sharia characters and is supported by fairly good technology. Process, reservation service is quite fast and excellent. The development of this Sayriah hotel must be supported by related parties, especially the local government in order to increase the number of hotel guests

Integrated Marketing Communication pada Heri Pemad Management Studi Kasus International ARTJOG MMXIX

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Cut Nailil Muna
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Direct Marketing ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Personal Selling ◽  
Sales Promotion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
Interactive Marketing

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.

PEMILIHAN MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DARI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS BUNDA MULIA ANGKATAN 2010/2011 JURUSAN MANAJEMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lelly Christin
Keyword(s):  
Market Share ◽  
Direct Mail ◽  
Communication Media ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
University Management ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Information Need ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

<p>Lately competition becomes really tough, because of that each University has to choose the right strategy in order to increase their market share. Some of the strategies than can be done are by choosing the right communication media for each promotion that the university wants to do. For the reason, this research wants to know which communication media that really attracts students at Bunda Mulia University, Management Major in year 2010/2011. In this research, the writers used incidental sampling. The writers also use questionnaire for gathering the data or information need. To analyze the data, the writes use SPSS ver. 15.0 for windows. The conclusion of this research about the highest percentage to the lowest percentage of the most attractive communication media are television, internet, direct mail, magazines, radio, newspapers, outdor advertising, and the last one is telemarketing. According to result, the highest percentage of an attractive communication media is television, so writer suggest that the best media to do the promotion is television media.</p><p>Keyword :</p><p>Communication media, markeing communication, integrated marketing communication</p>

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