Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a concept where a company integrates and coordinates its communication channels to deliver a clear and consistent message
IMC aims to ensure message consistency and complementary use of media
It integrates all marketing tools, approaches, and resources within a company to maximize impact on the consumer mind for maximum profit at minimum cost
IMC uses innovative ways to ensure customers receive the right message at the right place and time
Levels of Integration:
Horizontal Integration occurs across the marketing mix and business functions
Data Integration involves different departments sharing relevant data
Vertical Integration means marketing objectives support higher-level corporate objectives
Internal Integration requires internal marketing to keep all staff informed and motivated
External Integration involves external partners working together to deliver a cohesive message
IMC Tools:
Advertising: paid non-personal promotion using various media
Sales Promotion: short-term incentives to encourage trial or purchase
Personal Selling: face-to-face interaction with buyers
Public Relations: programs to improve organization-public relationship
Direct Marketing: communication directly with specific customers
Events and Experiences: company-sponsored activities to create brand interactions
Social Media Marketing: promoting through social media channels
Mobile Marketing: communicating with consumers via mobile devices
Entrepreneurial Pricing Strategy:
Price is the amount charged for a product or service
Pricing Strategy helps establish the best price considering consumer and market demand
Types of Pricing Strategy:
Competition-Based
Cost-Plus
Dynamic
Freemium
High-Low
Hourly
Skimming
Penetration
Prestige
Project-Based
Value-Based
Bundle
Psychological
Geographic
Entrepreneurial Distribution Strategy:
Distribution Strategy disseminates goods or services to end-users
Implementing efficient distribution methods is key for revenue and customer loyalty
Types of Distribution: Exclusive, Intensive, Selective
Types of Distribution Channels:
Manufacturer -> end customer
Manufacturer -> agent -> end customer
Manufacturer -> retailer -> end customer
Manufacturer -> wholesaler -> retailer -> end customer
Manufacturer -> reseller -> retailer -> end customer
Manufacturer -> franchisor -> franchisee -> end customer
Factors Affecting Distribution Strategy:
Location of business
Location of target market
Reaching the target market
Warehousing
Transportation and logistics
Customer Relations:
Describes how a company engages with customers to improve their experience
Positive customer relations lead to benefits like more leads and higher customer retention rates
Benefits of Positive Customer Relations:
Customer Retention
Customer Loyalty
Customer Satisfaction
Building Positive Customer Relationships:
Invest in employee training
Create a fulfilling workplace for customer service reps
Improve first call resolution rate
Leverage software for efficiency
Create self-service opportunities
Be accessible
Show appreciation
Measure and improve customer satisfaction
Create a customer-first culture
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC):
Concept where a company integrates and coordinates its communication channels to deliver a clear and consistent message
Aims to ensure message consistency and complementary use of media
Integration of all marketing tools, approaches, and resources within a company to maximize impact on the consumer mind for maximum profit at minimum cost
Uses innovative ways to ensure the customer receives the right message at the right place and time
Levels of Integration:
Horizontal Integration occurs across the marketing mix and business functions
Data Integration involves different departments sharing relevant data
Vertical Integration means marketing and communication objectives support higher-level corporate objectives
Internal Integration requires internal marketing to keep all staff informed and motivated
External Integration involves external partners working closely together to deliver a cohesive message
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Tools:
Advertising: paid non-personal promotion using various media
Sales Promotion: short-term incentives to encourage trial or purchase
Personal Selling: face-to-face interaction with buyers
Public Relations: programs to improve organization-public relationship
Direct Marketing: communication directly with specific customers
Events and Experiences: company-sponsored activities to create brand interactions
Social Media Marketing: promoting business through social media channels
Mobile Marketing: communicating with consumers via mobile devices
Entrepreneurial Pricing Strategy:
Price is the amount charged for a product or service
Pricing strategy is a model used to establish the best price considering consumer and market demand
Types of Pricing Strategy:
Competition-Based
Cost-Plus
Dynamic
Freemium
High-Low
Hourly
Skimming
Penetration
Prestige
Project-Based
Value-Based
Bundle
Psychological
Geographic
Entrepreneurial Distribution Strategy:
Distribution Strategy is the method of disseminating goods or services to end-users
Implementing an efficient distribution method is key for revenue and customer loyalty
Types of Distribution Strategy:
Exclusive
Intensive
Selective
Types of Distribution Channels
Show appreciation
Measure and improve customer satisfaction
Create a customer-first culture
Customer Relations:
Describes how a company engages with customers to improve the customer experience
Positive customer relations lead to benefits like more leads and higher customer retention rates
Benefits of Positive Customer Relations:
Customer Retention
Customer Loyalty
Customer Satisfaction
Building Positive Customer Relationships:
Invest in employee training
Create a fulfilling workplace for customer service reps