IMC
IMC
IMC
Advertising
Sales Promotion
Advertising
Any paid form of nonpersonal communication about an organization, product, service, idea or cause by an identified sponsor. Disadvantages of advertising Advantages of advertising Advertiser controls the High costs of producing message and running ads Cost effective way to Credibility problems and communicate with large consumer skepticism audiences Effective way to create Clutter brand images and Difficulty in determining symbolic appeals effectiveness Often can be effective way to strike responsive chord with consumers
Classifications of Advertising
Advertising to Consumer Markets
National advertising Retail/local advertising Advertising to increase demand Primary demand for the product category Selective demand for a specific brand
Direct Marketing
A system of marketing by which organizations communicate directly with target customers to generate a response and/or a transaction.
Advantages of direct marketing Changes in society have made consumers more receptive to direct-marketing Allows marketers to be very selective and target specific segments of customers Messages can be customized for specific customers. Effectiveness easier to measure Disadvantages of direct marketing Lack of customer receptivity and very low response rates Clutter (too many messages) Image problems particularly with telemarketing
Direct Marketing
Interactive/Internet Marketing
A form of marketing communication through interactive media which allow for a two-way flow of information whereby users can participate in and modify the content of the information they receive in real time.
Interactive/Internet Marketing
Sales Promotion
Marketing activities that provide extra value or incentives to the sales force, distributors, or ultimate consumers and can stimulate immediate sales. Consumer-oriented Trade-oriented Targeted toward marketing Targeted to the ultimate intermediaries such as users of a product or retailers, wholesalers, or service distributors
Coupons Sampling Premiums Rebates Contests Sweepstakes POP materials Promotion allowances Merchandise allowances Price deals Sales contests Trade shows
Publicity
Nonpersonal communication regarding an organization, product, service, or idea not directly paid for or run under identified sponsorship.
Advantages of publicity
Credibility Low cost (although not totally free) Often results in word-of-mouth
Disadvantages of publicity
Not always under control of organization Can be negative
Publicity Vehicles
News Releases:
Single-page news stories sent to media who might print or broadcast the content. Larger manuscripts composed and edited for a particular medium.
Feature Articles:
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Public Relations
The management function which evaluates public attitudes, identifies the policies and procedures of an individual or organization with the public interest, and executes a program of action to earn public understanding and acceptance.
Personal Selling
Direct person-to-person communication whereby a seller attempts to assist and/or persuade perspective buyers to to purchase a product or service.
Advantages of personal selling Disadvantages of personal selling Direct contact between buyer High costs per contact and seller allows for more flexibility Expensive way to reach large Can tailor sales message to audiences specific needs of customers Difficult to have consistent and Allows for more direct and uniform message delivered to immediate feedback all customers Sales efforts can be targeted to specific markets and customers who are best prospects.
Promotional Management
Coordinating the promotional mix elements to develop a controlled, integrated program of effective marketing communications.
Budget Determination
Message Strategy
A document that describes the overall marketing strategy and programs developed for a company, product or brand. The plan includes:
A detailed situation analysis Specific marketing objectives A marketing strategy and program that includes selection of a target market and plans for marketing mix elements
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Situation Analysis
Internal Factors
Assessment of the firms promotional organization and capabilities Review of the firms previous promotional programs Assessment of firm or brand image and implications for promotion Assessment of relative strengths and weaknesses of product/service
External Factors
Customer analysis Competitive analysis Environmental analysis
Environmental analysis
Technological Demographic Economic Political/Legal Socio/Cultural
Competitive Analysis
Direct and indirect competitors Position relative to competitors Size of competitors advertising/ promotional budgets IMC strategies being used by competitors
Customer Analysis
Who buys our product or service? Who initiates and makes the decision to purchase and who influences the process? How is the purchase decision made? What attributes or criteria are important to customers? What are customers perceptions of and attitudes toward our company, product/service or brands? What factors influence the decision making process? Contact points where customers can be reached?
Analyze best combination of source, message and channel factors for communicating with target audience. Establish communication goals and objectives.
Mass media
Broadcast - radio/TV Newspapers Magazines
Events/sponsorships
Local Regional National/international
Sales Promotions In-store/POP Product placements in movies and television shows Promotional products
Develop Integrated Marketing Communications Program Advertising Determine objectives and budget Message development
Called Creative Strategy Determine basic appeal Determine main message Communication channels Type of media . . . Newspapers/Magazines Radio/Television Outdoor/Specialty Specific papers, magazines, TV programs, radio stations, billboards, or other media
Media strategy
Evaluate promotional program results and determine effectiveness Take actions to control and adjust promotional programs