Comparative Analysis of Marketing Communication Tools Adopted by Telecommunication Service Firms

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.

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


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 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-238
Author(s):  
Mahesa Maulana ◽  
Rachmat Kriyantono ◽  
Bambang Dwi Prasetyo

The role of marketing communication strategy is very important for companies in marketing products to their target market. Marketing communication of alcoholic beverage products which is hampered by promotion, marketing and distribution requires the right strategy in its implementation to ensure business continuity. This research has an exploratory constructivist paradigm. The purpose of this study was to determine the strategy carried out by the management of PT. Multi Bintang Indonesia as a marketing communication strategy for Bir Bintang alcoholic beverages. The research data collection method is through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis of this research is descriptive qualitative. Informant data collection technique is purposive sampling at the Area Business Manager and Business Development Executive PT. Multi Bintang Indonesia Commerce. The results of the study reveal that the company's strategy is more focused on online aspects, including the use of social media, websites and e-commerce to inform products, sales, and campaigns. The form of marketing communication carried out by PT. Multi Bintang Indonesia in the form of direct and interactive marketing, sales promotion, event marketing, merchandise, personal selling, public relations, and word of mouth.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Evanny Yuwike Permata ◽  
Panji Dwi Ashrianto

The intence radio competition in Yogyakarta requires radios to have a strategy in maintaining their existence in this digitalized era. A good marketing communication strategy is needed to attract the attention of both listeners and advertisers. Delta FM radio as a network radio certainly has challenges in competing with other competitor radios in Yogyakarta. To maintain its existence, Delta FM radio requires the right marketing communication strategy. This study aims to determine the marketing communication strategy of Delta FM Yogyakarta in maintaining its existence in D.I.Yogyakarta. This study uses Planning theory by Berger, Marketing Communication Mix, and analysis of Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning (S-T-P). The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that in determining the marketing communication strategy, Delta FM Yogyakarta carried out 3 stages, namely the planning stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. In its implementation, Delta FM uses 5 stages of marketing communication mix, such as Advertising, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Personal Selling and Direct Selling.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Bijakšić ◽  
Brano Markić ◽  
Arnela Bevanda

Integrated Marketing Communication  is both the system and the process of development and implementation of multiple forms of communication with the market. Its  long-term goal is to strengthen relations  with the  current customers but also to attract new customers. Therefore, the primary goal of integrated marketing communication is to have  influence on the behaviour of customers  in order to  shape and change their views and opinions. The marketing communication mix  consists of advertising, direct marketing communications, sales promotion, personal selling, public relations, publicity and outdoor advertising. This study  analyzes the attitudes and opinions of  young population regarding  the Internet as one of the most important media market communications. The instrument of data collection was a questionnaire and hypotheses were tested by using the chi-square test and confirmatory factor analysis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Umaimah Mulyono Wahid ◽  
Menati Fajar Rizki

Televisi lokal memerlukan upaya khusus untuk memperkenalkan brandnya. Brand televisi lokal, I Channel Bandung, menggunakan kekayaan budaya lokal untuk meningkatkan kesadaran penonton. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui proses peningkatan brand awareness televisi I Channel Bandung melalui acara budaya lokal “Sampurasun Cepot” dengan menggunakan teori komunikasi pemasaran Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). Penelitian ini juga melihat tingkat brand awareness I Channel Bandung yang dicapai setelah menggunakan program acara “Sampurasun Cepot”. Teori yang digunakan penelitian ini, Integrated marketing communication Tuckwell serta teori tingkatan brand awareness dari Aaker. Penelitian berfokus pada implementasi enam elemen penting IMC yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan brand I Channel Bandung yaitu melalui advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, public relations, personal selling, dan event and sponsorship. Penelitian menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif intrinsik dan paradigma konstruktivis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi pemasaran terpadu dapat dikaitkan dengan penggunaan satu program acara budaya untuk meningkatkan brand awareness perusahaan. Penggunaan program acara wayang golek “Sampurasun Cepot” berhasil menarik penonton menjadi lebih sadar akan kehadiran televisi lokal ini. Brand awareness I Channel Bandung berhasil meningkat dan mencapai level brand recall di benak penonton. Namun faktanya, televisi lokal I Channel Bandung membutuhkan upaya marketing yang serius dan meningkat pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai alat promosi dan menambah kualitas dan jumlah sumber daya manusia.


Marketing of banking and financial services are not that much easy because of characteristics like intangibility, heterogeneity and inseparability. Financial institutions have done swift changes in the operational milieu. The marketing of financial services and products has become a very difficult subject as it rivets the understanding of money matters, sociology, psychology and also very important marketing idea. Financial services marketing submit to the united exercise of marketing strategiesy employed by marketers in the financial services sector to attract new customers or retain existing ones. . Financial institutions have done rapid changes in the operational environment.. Currently, banking and financial service firms are facing novel challenges: must swing from mass marketing to exceedingly individualized marketing. The present promotional mix elements of classical, conventional techniques - combined advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and direct marketing have become insufficient for major banking conglomerates. Due to heavy competition among firms and usage of modern technology forces the banking and financial firms to adopt modern techniques to promote their operations to retain and attract new customers..The article will give inputs regarding various new modern marketing techniques adopted by banning and financial service institutions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Musliadi Musliadi

Penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa komunikasi pemasaran yang diterapkan Kelompok Usaha Bersama Kembang Ilung dalam menghadapi persaingan bisnis kerajinan anyaman eceng gondok  adalah dengan jalan memasang iklan (Beriklan) dengan cara pembuatan leaflet/brosur dan pemasangan spanduk. Pemasaran Langsung (direct marketing) dilakukan dengan cara membawa hasil produk kerjainan tangan anyaman eceng gondok untuk dijual di pasar-pasar terdekat. Penjualan secara langsung dengan mendatangi tempat keramaian seperti pasar dan pameran ataupun tempat lainnya dan menawarkan produk-produk yang dihasilkan. Promosi penjualan (sales promotion) dengan membuat produk baru/sample yang kemudian dipromosikan baik secara door to door. Penjualan personal (personal selling) dengan cara menawarkan secara langsung ke buyer/exportir baik dalam daerah maupun luar daerah seperti ke Bali, Yogyakarta dan Palangkaraya. Pemasaran interaktif dilakukan dengan cara mempromosikan dan memasarkan produknya melalui internet yaitu dengan media sosial Whatsapp dan Instagram. Hubungan masyarakat (public relations) dengan memberikan pembinaan, pendidikan dan pelatihan produk kerajinan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan warga setempat. Hambatan dihadapi dalam penerapan komunikasi pemasaran Kerajinan Anyaman Eceng Gondok adalah penggunaan sarana dan prasarana sebagai alat penunjang promosi pemasaran masih belum maksimal. Kegiatan promosi belum dilakukan secara maksimal dan belum menggunakan semua media yang ada serta kurangnya sumber  daya manusia dalam bidang teknologi informasi dan komunikasi masih menjadi hambatan bagi KUB Kembang Ilung dalam upaya penerapan komunikasi pemasaran kerajinan anyaman eceng gondok. Solusi yang dilakukan Kelompok Usaha Bersama Kembang Ilung dalam mengatasi hambatan-hambatan tersebut adalah KUB Kembang Ilung lebih gencar dalam melakukan kegiatan promosi, melakukan loby-loby kepada pihak pemerintah, melakukan peningkatan dan pengembangan SDM yang ada pada setiap anggota sehingga kinerja KUB Kembang Ilung berjalan dengan efisien, melibatkan kegiatan perusahaan dengan memanfaatkan media teknologi informasi, serta melakukan evaluasi dengan Strategi  SWOT secara berkala.


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