busn319 week 6 discussion (dq1+dq2) latest 2017

Week 6 discussion

DQ1 Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)

Marketing communications has evolved significantly in the past some years. There are so many different ways to communicate from PR to Lead Generation, Advertising to Direct Mail. At times, the types of communications to end users, leveraging various approaches were executed off as separate activities. There was no continuity, no specific overall strategic plan. Thanks to improvements in technology, drive for ROI, the concept, and approach of integrated marketing communications has become a huge focus.

In fact, clients and employers are asking for measurable results. No longer is the phrase uttered by John Wanamaker, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” acceptable.

What is Integrated Marketing Communications and why is it so important in the 21st century for marketers to embrace this?

DQ2 Social Media and Marketing

As marketers, we have less control over our brand messaging because of social media, correct? Think about it. All of our customers have unlimited online access to praise, or smear, our brand. That is a lot of power? How do marketers deal with this reality?

We listen. If we don’t, we are rendered useless to respond. Check out this article and give me your thoughts.

https://medium.com/on-management/125283bc4100