Module I

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1. What Are the Options for Digital Ma

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Digital marketing offers a broad spectrum o
business needs. Some of the most popular
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Opt
engine results, increasing organic traffic
○ Search Engine Marketing (SEM) & P
Google Ads) to drive targeted traffic.
○ Content Marketing: Creating valuable
whitepapers to attract and engage yo
• Social Media Marketing: Leveraging pla
TikTok for both organic posts and paid a
• Email Marketing: Building and nurturing
campaigns, and personalized communica
• Influencer Marketing: Partnering with in
• Affiliate Marketing: Collaborating with p
exchange for a commission on sales.
• Mobile Marketing: Reaching consumers
marketing.
• Video Marketing: Utilizing video conten
viewers and tell your brand story.
• Display Advertising and Retargeting: U
brand top-of-mind and re-engage previ
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of channels and tactics that can be tailored to y

options include:
timizing your website and content to rank highe
c.
Pay-Per-Click (PPC): Using paid search adver
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our target audience.
atforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tw
advertising.
g customer relationships through newsletters, p
ation.
nfluencers to expand your reach and credibility
partners who promote your products or service

s through mobile apps, SMS campaigns, or locat

nt on platforms like YouTube or social media to

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brand top-of-mind and re-engage previ
Each option can be customized based on yo
objectives.

2. What Are the Key Benefits of Digita

Digital marketing provides several advanta
• Cost Efficiency: Often more affordable
better ROI.
• Precise Targeting: The ability to segme
more, ensuring your message reaches th
• Measurable Results: Access to detailed
conversion rates, and engagement statis
real time.
• Interactivity and Engagement: Opportun
interaction build stronger relationships.
• Flexibility and Agility: Campaigns can b
performance data.
• Personalization: Tailor messages and of
experience and increasing conversion lik
• Global Reach: The ability to target audie
of traditional marketing channels.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Insights
customer behavior and informing future

3. What Differences Do Digital Media

Communications Models?
Digital media has transformed the way bran
differences:
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Using banner ads and retargeting strategies to k

ious visitors.
our target audience, budget, and overall market

al Marketing?
ages over traditional marketing methods, includ
than traditional media, allowing for flexible bud

ent audiences by demographics, interests, beha

he right people.
d analytics and metrics (like click-through rates
stics) helps you track performance and adjust s

nities for two-way communication and direct c

be launched, tested, and optimized quickly base

ffers to individual user preferences, enhancing

kelihood.
ences across different geographies without the

gathered from digital campaigns help in unders

strategies.

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differences:
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digital media enables interactive dialogu
direct messages, and social engagement
• Real-Time Feedback and Analytics: Di
performance, allowing marketers to quic
• Enhanced Personalization: Digital tools
traditional mass media cannot match.
• Increased Flexibility: Digital campaigns
with new ideas and respond to market c
• Broader Reach and Lower Costs: Digita
it possible to engage with diverse audien
traditional advertising.
• Content Richness and Variety: Digital m
graphics, podcasts), which enhances sto
• Integration and Automation: Digital mar
automation and AI to streamline process
channels.
• Community Building: Social media platfo
user-generated content and word-of-m

• E-Commerce: This term refers to dig

between and among organizations and in
marketplaces, and payment processing—
internet.
• E-Business: In contrast, e-business i
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nds communicate with audiences, introducing s

tional media, which often involves one-way me

ue between brands and consumers through com
t.
igital platforms provide immediate insights into
ckly adjust strategies based on user behavior.
allow for highly targeted and personalized mes

s can be modified on the fly, making it easier to

changes.
al channels enable cost-effective global outrea
nce segments without the heavy costs associat

media supports multimedia content (videos, inte

orytelling and engagement.
rketing often involves integrated campaigns tha
ses and deliver consistent messaging across mu

orms foster communities around brands, encou

mouth promotion.

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and operations within a firm. This includ
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separate organizations—that falls under
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online strategies and allocate resources. W
channels, e-business emphasizes improving

Marketing is the management process resp

customer requirements profitability (Charte
• Identifying – the Internet can be used for
wants.
• Anticipating – the Internet provides an a
information and make purchases – evaluatin
e-marketing.
• Satisfying – a key success factor in e-ma
electronic channel, which raises issues rela
standard of customer service and delivery

The "3i's"—Initiate, Iterate, Integrate—for

efforts in a dynamic digital environment.

Initiate
• Definition: Launch your digital strategy
• Actions:
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des activities such as managing supply chains, c
ernal communications through information syste
nsactions that involve an exchange of value bet
e-commerce.
marketers, as it influences how businesses struc
While e-commerce focuses on driving sales thro
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• Definition: Launch your digital strategy
• Actions:
○ Identify your target audience, set clea
media, website, email, etc.).
○ Develop initial content, campaigns, or
• Purpose: Establish a baseline presence
Iterate:
• Definition: Continuously test and improv
• Actions:
○ Use data and feedback (through analy
what’s working and what isn’t.
○ Refine your messaging, targeting, and
• Purpose: Enhance effectiveness over tim
responsive to audience behavior.
Integrate
• Definition: Seamlessly combine efforts a
• Actions:
○ Across Digital Channels: Ensure you
aligned for a unified brand experience
○ Digital and Traditional Marketing: B
events) so that the overall strategy is
○ Reporting Sources: Consolidate data
system to get a holistic view of your
• Purpose: Create a consistent brand mes
better decision-making through integrat
Together, these three steps help marketers
on data, and maintain consistency across e

The "5S Objectives" in digital marketing pr

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r digital assets that reflect your brand and mes
and get your marketing efforts off the ground.

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ytics, A/B testing, and customer responses) to

d creative elements based on performance met
me, ensuring your campaigns remain relevant a

across multiple channels and systems.

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s coherent and mutually reinforcing.
from various channels into a comprehensive re
marketing performance.
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The "5S Objectives" in digital marketing pr

overall business goals. They ensure that yo
customer engagement and brand perception
1. Sell
• Objective: Drive revenue directly throug
• Key Focus: Increase online sales by con
• Strategies: Use e-commerce optimizatio
ads), and streamlined checkout processe
2. Serve
• Objective: Enhance customer experienc
• Key Focus: Provide excellent support a
• Strategies: Implement robust customer
support portals), offer content that educ
supports customers at every stage of th
3. Speak
• Objective: Foster two-way communicat
• Key Focus: Build meaningful interaction
• Strategies: Engage with customers on s
comments, create interactive content, an
events. This not only strengthens custom
4. Save
• Objective: Optimize costs and improve e
• Key Focus: Leverage digital tools to red
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every point of customer interaction.

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our strategy not only drives revenue but also e
n. Here's a breakdown of each objective:

gh digital channels.
nverting website visitors into paying customers
on, targeted advertising (such as PPC and socia
es to maximize conversions.

ce and add value.

and useful information that meets customer nee
service channels (like chatbots, FAQs, and cus
cates or assists, and ensure that your digital pre
heir journey.

tion and engagement.

ns between your brand and your audience.
social media, monitor and respond to reviews an
nd encourage dialogue through blogs, forums, o
mer relationships but also builds community an

efficiency.
duce marketing expenditures and streamline op
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4. Save
• Objective: Optimize costs and improve e
• Key Focus: Leverage digital tools to red
• Strategies: Utilize data analytics to mak
marketing automation tools, and use digi
traditional media—to achieve broad reac
5. Sizzle
• Objective: Build a compelling and memo
• Key Focus: Create an emotional connec
identity.
• Strategies: Use creative and visually en
implement storytelling techniques that c
and differentiate your brand in a crowde

The "5Cs" is a widely used framework in

position by looking at five key areas:
1. Company
• Focus: Assess your own organization.
• Key Considerations: Analyze your miss
weaknesses.
• Purpose: Understand what you do best,
can be leveraged in the market.
2. Customers
• Focus: Understand the target market.
• Key Considerations: Identify who your
demographics.
efficiency.
duce marketing expenditures and streamline op
ke cost-effective decisions, automate repetitive
ital channels—which often have lower costs co
ch without significant spend.

orable brand presence.

ction with your audience through a distinctive b

ngaging content, develop a consistent brand voi

captivate your audience. The goal is to evoke e
ed marketplace.

n marketing that helps businesses assess their

sion, vision, core competencies, resources, stre

where you can improve, and how your unique

customers are, their needs, behaviors, prefere

perations.
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ences, and
2. Customers
• Focus: Understand the target market.
• Key Considerations: Identify who your
demographics.
• Purpose: Tailor your products, services
and enhance satisfaction.
3. Competitors
• Focus: Evaluate the competitive landsca
• Key Considerations: Identify direct and
weaknesses, market positioning, and str
• Purpose: Determine how to differentiate
market.
4. Collaborators
• Focus: Look at your external partners.
• Key Considerations: Consider suppliers
deliver your product or service.
• Purpose: Leverage these relationships t
enhance overall value to customers.
5. Context (or Climate)
• Focus: Examine the broader external en
• Key Considerations: Analyze economic,
factors that could impact your business.
• Purpose: Understand external trends an
capitalize on emerging opportunities.
 customers are, their needs, behaviors, prefere

s, and messaging to effectively meet customer d

ape.
d indirect competitors, analyze their strengths a
rategies.
e your offerings and identify opportunities or th

s, distributors, agencies, and other partners tha

to improve efficiency, expand your market reac

nvironment.
, political, legal, cultural, technological, and env
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nd forces to adapt your strategy, anticipate cha
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demands

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B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
• Definition: Businesses selling products o
• Examples: Retail websites (e.g., Amazon
• Key Characteristics:
○ Focus on customer experience and br
○ Often involves shorter sales cycles an
○ Marketing strategies emphasize emot
or services directly to individual consumers.
n, Walmart online), food delivery apps, streami

randing.
nd a high volume of transactions.
tional appeal and convenience.
ing services.
• Key Characteristics:
○ Focus on customer experience and br
○ Often involves shorter sales cycles an
○ Marketing strategies emphasize emot

B2B (Business-to-Business)
• Definition: Transactions where one busi
• Examples: Manufacturers selling compo
enterprise clients, wholesale distributors
• Key Characteristics:
○ Emphasis on long-term relationships
○ Sales processes tend to be longer and
○ Decisions are driven by cost efficienc

C2B (Consumer-to-Business)
• Definition: A model where individual con
• Examples: Freelance platforms (e.g., Up
influencer collaborations where consume
brands leverage.
• Key Characteristics:
○ Shifts traditional roles by empowering
○ Often involves niche services or crea
○ Relies on digital platforms to facilitate

C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)
• Definition: Transactions that occur direc
• Examples: Online marketplaces (e.g., eB
buy and sell items.
randing.
nd a high volume of transactions.
tional appeal and convenience.

iness provides goods or services to another bu

onents to assembly companies, SaaS providers
s.

and detailed contracts.

d more complex.
cy, quality, and ROI rather than emotional appe

nsumers offer products or services to business

pwork, Fiverr) where professionals sell their ex
ers help promote brands, user-generated conte

g consumers to provide value.

ative input.
e and manage transactions.

ctly between consumers.

Bay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace) where i
usiness.
catering to

eal.

ses.
xpertise,
ent that

individuals
C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)
• Definition: Transactions that occur direc
• Examples: Online marketplaces (e.g., eB
buy and sell items.
• Key Characteristics:
○ Typically facilitated by third-party pl
reviews).
○ Can involve both goods and services.
○ Emphasizes community-driven engag

G2G (Government-to-Government)
• Definition: This refers to interactions an
agencies or departments.
• Purpose:
○ Streamlined Processes: Facilitates th
governmental bodies to enhance effic
○ Collaboration: Supports joint initiativ
• Example: A federal agency sharing data
or security measures.

G2C (Government-to-Citizen)
• Definition: This model describes the int
• Purpose:
○ E-Governance: Enhances public acce
license renewals, benefit applications
○ Improved Engagement: Facilitates be
making government services more us
• Example: An online portal where citizen
services directly.
ctly between consumers.
Bay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace) where i

latforms that provide trust mechanisms (like ra

.
gement and peer-to-peer transactions.

nd transactions that occur between different go

he sharing of information, resources, and servi

ciency.
ves, policy formulation, and administrative coord
a with a state department to coordinate disaster

teraction between government entities and the

ess to government services such as online tax

s, and public information portals.
etter communication, transparency, and respon
ser-friendly and accessible.
ns can apply for permits, pay fines, or access e
individuals

atings and

overnment

ices across
dination.
r response

public.

filing,
nsiveness,

essential
 making government services more us
• Example: An online portal where citizen
services directly.

B2G (Business-to-Government)
• Definition: This involves transactions an
agencies.
• Purpose:
○ Procurement and Contracts: Busines
services through formal contracts.
○ Regulatory Compliance: Companies i
adherence to regulatory standards.
• Example: A technology firm bidding for
department, or submitting proposals for

Below is an integrated explanation of these

behavior and motivation in marketing:
Group Behavior and Social Influences

1. Mexican Wave as Group Behavior

• What It Is: The Mexican wave is a visibl

individuals sequentially stand and raise t

• Marketing Insight: This phenomenon illu

their neighbors’ actions. In a marketing c
social proof can lead to widespread enga
2. Socializing & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Ne
ser-friendly and accessible.
ns can apply for permits, pay fines, or access e

nd interactions between businesses and govern

sses bid on government projects or supply good

interact with government bodies for licensing, p

a contract to provide IT services to a governm

public infrastructure projects.

e key concepts and frameworks that relate to c

le, coordinated movement in large crowds, whe

their arms, creating a wave-like effect.

ustrates how individuals in a group can be influ

context, it serves as a metaphor for viral trend
agement or adoption of a product or idea.
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social proof can lead to widespread enga
2. Socializing & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Ne
• Maslow’s Theory: At its core, Maslow’s
pyramid—from basic physiological needs
• Connection to Social Behavior: Socializ
layer. Consumers often seek connection
brands and make purchasing decisions.
• Practical Application: Marketers can ap
community, encourage interaction, and b
3. Other Influential Factors
• Product Information: Consumers rely on
Quality information helps satisfy the nee
• Convenience: Ease of use, fast access,
efficiency, satisfying both practical and
• Price Advantage: Competitive pricing or
when consumers are weighing their opti
• Entertainment: Engaging and enjoyable
reward, making the overall experience m

4. Are Consumers Rational?

• The Debate: Traditional economic theor
However, behavioral economics shows t
lead to decisions that aren’t entirely “ra
• Implication for Marketers: Understandin
proof (as seen in group behaviors like th
that tap into these less-rational factors.

6C’s of Customer Motivation

To effectively drive customer engagement
context, it serves as a metaphor for viral trend
agement or adoption of a product or idea.
eeds
s hierarchy suggests that human needs are arra
s up to self-actualization.
zing is a key component of the “belongingness a
ns and community, influencing how they interac

ppeal to these needs by creating campaigns tha

build trust.

n clear, accessible details to make informed de

ed for understanding and reduces uncertainty.
and simplified processes cater to consumers’ d
psychological needs.
r perceived savings can be a strong motivator,
ions against alternatives.
content captures attention and provides an em
more memorable.

ries assume consumers make rational, logical d

that emotions, social influences, and cognitive b
ational.”
ng that consumers might act on impulse, emotio
he Mexican wave) can help marketers design s
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and purchases, marketers can focus on the 6C

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6C’s of Customer Motivation

To effectively drive customer engagement
1. Content
• What It Means: Delivering high-quality,
and educates the customer.
• Marketing Role: Good content builds tru
2. Customization
• What It Means: Tailoring products, prod
preferences.
• Marketing Role: Personalization increas
feel valued and understood.
3. Community
• What It Means: Fostering a sense of bel
interaction, or brand loyalty programs.
• Marketing Role: A strong community ca
for the brand.
4. Convenience
• What It Means: Ensuring that the custom
it’s online shopping, customer service, o
• Marketing Role: Simplified processes an
satisfaction and retention.
5. Choice
• What It Means: Providing a variety of op
best fit their needs.
• Marketing Role: Empowering customers
satisfaction during the buying process.
6. Cost Reduction
• What It Means: Helping customers save
.

and purchases, marketers can focus on the 6C

, relevant, and engaging information that captur

ust and can be the starting point for customer e

ducts services, or experiences to meet individu

ses customer satisfaction and loyalty, making c

longing among customers through shared intere

an drive word-of-mouth marketing and create a

mer experience is smooth, easy, and accessible

or product delivery.
nd easy navigation can significantly enhance cu

ptions so customers can find products or servic

s with choices can improve their sense of contr

e money, whether through competitive pricing, d

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satisfaction during the buying process.
6. Cost Reduction
• What It Means: Helping customers save
or perceived value for money.
• Marketing Role: Emphasizing cost benef
sensitive segments.
Bringing It All Together
By understanding how group behavior (like
Maslow’s hierarchy) influence consumer ac
as product information, convenience, price,
framework provides a strategic checklist fo
compelling content to offering customized,
consumers may not always act rationally fu
leverage both emotional and logical appeals

Q.What other current Internet trends do y

effect, negative or positive, on Internet sp
your answer.

1. Internet Trends Affecting Online Spending

Several current Internet trends influence o
Positive Trends
✅ AI-Powered Personalization – Advanc
increase impulse buying and customer rete
✅ Voice Commerce – With smart assistan
hands-free, making online shopping even m
✅ Social Commerce – Platforms like Inst
features, reducing friction between discove
s with choices can improve their sense of contr

e money, whether through competitive pricing, d

fits can be a powerful motivator, especially in p

e the Mexican wave) and social dynamics (as ex

ctions, marketers can better appreciate why fac
, and entertainment are critical. Simultaneously
or addressing customer motivation—from deliv
convenient, and cost-effective solutions. Reco
urther underscores the need for integrated stra
s.

you see as having an

pending? Explain

online spending, either positively or negatively:

ced recommendation algorithms (e.g., Amazon,
ention.
nts like Alexa and Google Assistant, consumers
more seamless.
tagram, TikTok, and Facebook have integrated
ery and purchase.
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Netflix)

s can shop

shopping
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✅ Social Commerce – Platforms like Inst
features, reducing friction between discove
✅ Subscription Services & BNPL (Buy N
or Klarna encourage spending by making p
✅ Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping – B
visualize products, reducing hesitation.
Negative Trends
❌ Cybersecurity Concerns – Rising cybe
due to fear of fraud.
❌ Privacy Regulations & Ad Restrictions
targeted advertising, making it harder for b
❌ Supply Chain & Shipping Issues – Dela
physical stores.
Q.Fulgoni refers to two major factors that
purchase online rather than in physical st
and lower prices. What other factors migh
to purchase a product online rather than f
Walmart? What are the advantages of purc
2. Other Factors Driving Online Purchases vs. In-St
Why Consumers Prefer Online Shopping?
• 📦 Wider Selection & Availability – On
that local stores may not carry.
• 💬 Reviews & Social Proof – Online cu
lack immediate peer feedback.
• ⏳ No Crowds, No Travel Time – Shop
commuting.
• 🎁 Exclusive Online Deals & Discount
more seamless.
tagram, TikTok, and Facebook have integrated
ery and purchase.
Now, Pay Later) – Services like Amazon Subsc
purchases feel more accessible.
Brands like IKEA and Sephora use AR to help co

er threats make some consumers hesitant to sh

s – Laws like GDPR and Apple's privacy update

businesses to reach customers.
ays and increased costs can push customers ba

t drive consumers to
tores: convenience
ht drive a consumer
from, say, the local
chasing at a store?
tore Shopping

nline retailers often stock more products and ra

ustomer reviews help build trust, while in-store

pping from home saves time and avoids the has

ts – Many brands offer online-only promotions,

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• ⏳ No Crowds, No Travel Time – Shop
commuting.
• 🎁 Exclusive Online Deals & Discount
or personalized discounts.
• 🚚 Doorstep Delivery & Easy Returns
returns attracts shoppers.
Why Consumers Prefer In-Store Shopping?
• 👀 Physical Experience – Trying on clo
before buying.
• ⏳ Instant Gratification – No waiting fo
• 🙋 Customer Service & Assistance – I
recommendations.
• 🔄 Easier Returns & Exchanges – No n
• 🏪 No Hidden Fees – Online purchases
apparent upfront.
Q.Fulgoni highlights a significant shift in r
smartphones to compare prices in real-tim
traditional roles of physical stores and wa
Rationale Behind the Shift:
1. Showrooming Concept:
○ Experience Over Inventory: Retailer
customers can interact with products,
maintaining large inventories.
○ Informed Purchasing: Customers can
order online, often seeking better dea
2. Optimized Inventory Management:
○ Centralized Warehousing: By reducin
warehouses located in areas with low
pping from home saves time and avoids the has

ts – Many brands offer online-only promotions,

– The convenience of home delivery and hass

othes, testing gadgets, or assessing quality firs

or shipping; you can take the product home imm

In-store staff can provide personalized help an

need to deal with return shipping or delays.

s may have extra shipping fees or taxes that ar

retail strategy driven by consumers' ability to

me. This behavior encourages retailers to rec
arehouses.

rs are transforming physical stores into spaces

, focusing on providing a tactile experience rat

n see, touch, and try products in-store and then

als or specific variations.

ng on-site stock, retailers can centralize inven

wer rent costs, leading to significant savings.
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2. Optimized Inventory Management:
○ Centralized Warehousing: By reducin
warehouses located in areas with low
○ Efficient Fulfillment: Centralized stoc
delivery times, as inventory is manag
3. Cost Reduction:
○ Smaller Retail Spaces: Downsizing ph
and maintenance.
○ Lower Overheads: With less space a
retailers to allocate resources more e
Disadvantages of This Approach:
1. Customer Experience Challenges:
○ Delayed Gratification: Customers acc
need to wait for online orders to arriv
○ Limited On-Site Stock: A reduced in
exact product variant they desire in-s
2. Logistical Complexities:
○ Increased Shipping Costs: Frequent
may offset savings from reduced phy
○ Return Management: Handling return
costly compared to in-store returns.
3. Competitive Pressure:
○ Price Sensitivity: With easy access t
continually offer competitive pricing,
○ Brand Loyalty Risks: If customers fin
more readily, challenging retailers to

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ng on-site stock, retailers can centralize inven

wer rent costs, leading to significant savings.
ck allows for streamlined logistics and potentia
ged from hubs designed for distribution.

hysical stores reduces expenses related to ren

and inventory, operational costs decrease, allow
effectively.

customed to immediate purchases may be dete

ve.
nventory means that some customers may not fi
store, potentially leading to dissatisfaction.
online orders can lead to higher shipping expe
ysical store operations.
ns for online purchases can be more complicate

to price comparisons, retailers may face pressu

potentially squeezing profit margins.
nd better deals elsewhere online, they may swi
maintain loyalty.

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2.Habitual die-hards-who strongly prefer

technologies or methods.They often need a
they will try something new.
3. The mercenaries - Who perpertually se

4. Social Shoppers- To whom the shoppin

5. Experimenters- who are always keen to

6. Ethical shoppers- who's major shopping

the process.
• Honesty: They look for transparency in ho
companies provide accurate information an
• Political Correctness: They support busine
that avoid discrimination, promote fairness,
operations.

Note->1,3,5 are open to suggestions and

.Future of shopping
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nything that will simply their lifes.

their family routines and is resistant to adoptin

a significant discount or overwhelming social p

earch for the best value and are driven by price

ng experience is pleasurable form of entertainm
o try new things.
g preoccupation is the honesty and political cor

ow products are made and marketed, ensuring t

nd uphold truthful practices.
esses that demonstrate social responsibility—p
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will provide a much clearer feedback to the s

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that

practices
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seller.
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Ten strategies given by De silva in order

and not a one stop shopping places:

1. Information only, a minimum defence sy

products and where to find them.
2. Export, leave domestic retail operations
customer from overseas.

3. Subsume(indulge) into existing business

and moreover focusing on electronic sho

4. Treat as another channel:

• Extend Reach: Tap into new customer s
• Complement Existing Operations: Use t
store experience.
• Maintain Consistency: Ensure the brand
channels.
5.Setup as other business:means creating
aspect of the company, rather than simply
of integrating e-commerce into the current
with its own strategy, management, and op
approach specifically to the digital marketp
customer service models that better suit on
Here’s what each of these strategic options
6. Pursue on All Fronts:
This strategy calls for aggressively develo
 to not collpase from the future market to sma

ystem in which creating a webiste to tell about

s unchanged and rather exploit the electronic w

ses in whicht the current retail operations are u

opping interest is integrated with them.

segments who prefer shopping online.

the online channel to support and enhance the

d and customer experience remain consistent a

a distinct, separate operation for the online or
adding an online channel to the existing busine
structure, the firm establishes a separate busi
perational processes. This allows the company t
place, often with different branding, pricing stra
nline customers.
s generally means:
oping both traditional and online channels simult
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ways to get

unchanged

physical

across all
digital
ess. Instead
iness unit
to tailor its
ategies, and

taneously.
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Here’s what each of these strategic options
6. Pursue on All Fronts:
This strategy calls for aggressively develo
Instead of choosing one path over the othe
its digital presence while continuing to stre
7. Mixed System:
A mixed system approach blends elements
e-commerce. The aim is to integrate the be
seamless shopping experience whether the
8. Switch Fully:
This option involves making a complete shi
or e-commerce-focused operation. Compan
channels to concentrate all efforts and reso
9. Best of Both:
This strategy means combining the advanta
committing exclusively to either. The idea
complements the other, maximizing benefit
10. Reinitialize and Buck the Trend:
This is a radical, transformative approach.
company rethinks its entire business model
forging a new path that may diverge sharpl

Manafacturer's 10 Strategic Options:

Below is a more detailed explanation of eac

Kare-Silver for manufacturers looking to re
These strategies address how a manufactu
leverage opportunities presented by electro
nline customers.
s generally means:
oping both traditional and online channels simult
er, the company invests in multiple approaches—
engthen its conventional operations.

of the traditional brick-and-mortar model with

est aspects of both worlds so that customers ca
ey shop online or in-store.

ift from the traditional business model to an en

nies that choose this strategy abandon convent
ources on online sales.
ages of both online and offline methods without
is to create an integrated model where each ch
ts and customer convenience.

Rather than simply adapting to current market

l from scratch—often challenging established n
ly from the prevailing industry practices.

ch of the ten strategic options outlined by Mich

espond to powerful retailers and the rise of e-
urer can balance power, maintain market presen
onic shopping.
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—expanding

an enjoy a

ntirely digital
tional

t fully
hannel

trends, a
norms and

hael de
-commerce.
nce, and
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These strategies address how a manufactu
leverage opportunities presented by electro
1. Woo the Retailer
• What It Means:
Establish a long-term, cooperative relat
partnership built on mutual trust, shared
• Why It’s Done:
○ To secure prime shelf space or prom
○ To ensure the retailer remains motiva
○ To foster a win–win situation in which
growth.
2. Private Label
• What It Means:
Produce goods under the retailer’s own
manufacturer’s own brand.
• Why It’s Done:
○ In exchange for producing private-lab
reliable revenue stream, and a share
○ This often means sacrificing some ind
the retailer’s label is strong or widely
3. Technology-Led
• What It Means:
Focus on developing products with uniqu
they create their own demand.
• Why It’s Done:
○ A technologically advanced or innova
in a crowded market.
 espond to powerful retailers and the rise of e-
urer can balance power, maintain market presen
onic shopping.

tionship with the retailer. The goal is to create

d objectives, and collaboration.

motional support.
ated to push the manufacturer’s products.
h both the manufacturer and retailer share prof

store brand rather than (or in addition to) the

bel items, the manufacturer can gain consistent

in the retailer’s success.
dependence and brand visibility, but it can be lu
y recognized.

ue or superior technological features so compe

ative product can command premium pricing and

-commerce.
nce, and

fits and

t orders, a
ucrative if

elling that

d stand out
 they create their own demand.
• Why It’s Done:
○ A technologically advanced or innova
in a crowded market.
○ If the product’s performance is truly d
the retailer’s leverage.
4. Brand-Led
• What It Means:
Build and leverage a strong brand identi
consumer awareness that people will sp
• Why It’s Done:
○ A powerful brand can shift the balanc
come looking for that specific brand.
○ Brand loyalty can lead retailers to co
5. Information Only
• What It Means:
Set up a website or online presence pure
details, new developments, or brand mes
• Why It’s Done:
○ Reinforces brand image and consume
○ Helps educate potential buyers and ch
○ Allows the manufacturer to maintain a
partners.
6. Direct to Consumer
• What It Means:
Develop an online sales platform that by
purchase directly from the manufacturer
• Why It’s Done:
ative product can command premium pricing and
distinctive, consumers will actively seek it out,

ity—one with enough emotional appeal, loyalty,

pecifically request or seek out the product.

ce of power away from the retailer because cus

ontinue stocking the product to meet customer d

ely for informational purposes—showcasing pr

ssaging—without selling directly online.

er awareness.
hannel partners about product benefits.
a digital presence without competing directly w

ypasses traditional retail channels, allowing con

r.
d stand out
, reducing

, and

stomers
demand.

roduct

with retail

nsumers to
• What It Means:
Develop an online sales platform that by
purchase directly from the manufacturer
• Why It’s Done:
○ Increases control over pricing, custom
○ Reduces reliance on retailers who mig
○ Offers a chance to build a direct relat
marketing).
7. Joint Venture or Partial Alliance
• What It Means:
Partner with a retailer, another manufac
expertise, or market reach. This can inc
on distribution.
• Why It’s Done:
○ Reduces risk and investment for each
○ Leverages each partner’s strengths—
or digital marketing.
8. Embrace Directness (Consumer Groups)
• What It Means:
Form or tap into “groups of consumers”
them collectively or in specialized online
• Why It’s Done:
○ Focuses on niche or community-base
strong.
○ Encourages group buying or subscrip
9. Go Fully Direct
• What It Means:
Abandon or significantly reduce reliance
ypasses traditional retail channels, allowing con
r.

mer data, and brand experience.

ght charge listing or slotting fees.
tionship with end customers (e.g., through pers

cturer, or a technology company to share resou

clude setting up a co-branded online store or co

h party.
—whether that’s manufacturing, retail distributio

” who have similar interests or needs, potentiall

e communities.

ed marketing, where loyalty and word-of-mout

ption models that bypass the need for traditiona

e on conventional channels (like brick-and-mor

nsumers to

sonalized

urces,
ollaborating

on, logistics,

ly selling to

th can be
al retail.

rtar retail)
9. Go Fully Direct
• What It Means:
Abandon or significantly reduce reliance
and shift almost all sales efforts to an el
• Why It’s Done:
○ Drastically cuts overhead associated
○ Provides maximum control over pricin
○ Some companies (and banks, as de Ka
to go digital-only.
10. Reinitialize and Buck the Trend
(Though not explicitly listed in the screens
“radical” approach.)
• What It Means:
Completely rethink or reinvent the busin
channels, the company might pivot to a f
• Why It’s Done:
○ Break away from industry norms and
○ Potentially leapfrog competitors by ad
○ If done successfully, can establish the
Key Takeaways
• Choice and Balance: There is no single
strategies based on their market, produc
• Power Shift: A core goal of these strate
manufacturers and retailers—particularly
marketplaces.
• Adaptability: As consumer preferences
to remain flexible and ready to pivot if a
e on conventional channels (like brick-and-mor
lectronic or online model.

with physical retail.

ng, customer service, and brand messaging.
are-Silver notes) have found it more efficient o

shot, this option is often associated with de Kar

ness model—rather than simply adding or tweak

fundamentally different strategy.

competitive pressures.
dopting a unique value proposition or technolog
e manufacturer as a market leader or disruptor

“right” approach. Each manufacturer must cho

ct type, brand strength, and consumer behavior
egies is to manage or shift the power dynamics
y important in an era of big-box retailers and d

evolve, especially with e-commerce, manufact

a chosen strategy no longer meets market need
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or profitable

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king

gy.
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oose
r.
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digital

turers need
ds.
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marketplaces.
• Adaptability: As consumer preferences
to remain flexible and ready to pivot if a

Below is a more detailed explanation of e

the evolving business landscape:
1. Anything that represents reality
This suggests that in the digital world, virtu
be represented or replicated online. For ex
with detailed images, videos, or 3D models
highlights the broad scope of digital transfo
adapted or mirrored in digital form.
2. Focus of this module: Customers and Intermediar
• Customers: In digital marketing, custom
ever before. They can easily compare p
• Intermediaries: These are the platforms
(e.g., online marketplaces like Amazon o
Understanding both parties—end consum
is central to creating successful digital s
3. Implications for Change Across a Variety of Mode
Digital marketing forces businesses to reth
revenue to how they structure operations.
1. Review Online Marketplace Models:
○ Businesses must analyze how online m
decide whether to sell through them,
○ These marketplaces redefine compet
2. Radical Change to Business Models and
 y important in an era of big-box retailers and d

evolve, especially with e-commerce, manufact

a chosen strategy no longer meets market need

each idea and how it connects to digital marke

ually any real-world product, service, or exper

xample, e-commerce websites showcase produ
s), while virtual tours replicate in-person exper
ormation, where nearly all aspects of “reality”

ries
mers are empowered with more information and
prices, read reviews, and switch brands with mi
s or channels that connect businesses to their c
or eBay, social media platforms, affiliate netwo
mers and the intermediaries that facilitate the e
strategies.
els
hink their entire approach—from how they gene
Key changes include:

marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Etsy, Alibaba) ope

compete with them, or partner with them.
tition, pricing, and customer acquisition strategi
d Revenue Models:
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turers need
ds.

eting and

rience can
ucts (often
riences. It
can be

d choice than
inimal effort.
customers
orks).
exchange—

erate

erate and
ies.
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decide whether to sell through them,
○ These marketplaces redefine compet
2. Radical Change to Business Models and
○ Traditional models (like selling only t
sufficient.
○ New revenue streams (subscription, f
goes digital.
3. Dialogues Drive Relationships:
○ With social media, chatbots, and othe
communication.
○ Ongoing “dialogues” help build trust,
4. Value Chains and Distribution Channels
○ Digital channels can bypass or replac
○ Companies can sell directly to consum
and retail partnerships.
5. New Avenues to Reach Audiences Onli
○ Beyond just a company website, busin
media ads, influencer marketing, affili
○ Each new channel offers unique ways
6. System and Control Mechanisms Open
○ Consumers now have more control ov
media commentary).
○ Businesses need to be transparent, re
7. Brand Equity Is Interactivity Driven:
○ A brand’s value increasingly depends
○ Interactive experiences—such as per
can significantly boost brand loyalty.
8. Outsourcing of Functions Form Virtual
○ Companies often outsource non-core
marketing) to specialized providers.
 marketplaces (e.g., Amazon, Etsy, Alibaba) ope
compete with them, or partner with them.
tition, pricing, and customer acquisition strategi
d Revenue Models:
through brick-and-mortar stores) may no longe

freemium, pay-per-use) become viable when a

er interactive tools, customers expect two-way

loyalty, and a sense of community around a br
s Are Restructured:
ce certain intermediaries.
mers (D2C) online, which reshapes supply chain
ine:
nesses can leverage search engine marketing,
iate marketing, etc.
s to target and engage potential customers.
Up to Consumers:
ver brand perception (e.g., public product revie
esponsive, and adaptive to maintain a positive r

s on how well it engages with its audience onlin

rsonalized recommendations or user-generated
Business:
e functions (like fulfillment, customer support, o
erate and
ies.

er be

a company

y
and.

ns, logistics,

social

ews, social
reputation.

ne.
d content—

or digital
 can significantly boost brand loyalty.
8. Outsourcing of Functions Form Virtual
○ Companies often outsource non-core
marketing) to specialized providers.
○ This can create a “virtual” business m
product design) while partnering with
4. Overall Takeaway: Digital Marketing
These points underscore that digital marke
reimagining how a company operates and h
ecosystem. By understanding the interplay
can create more resilient, innovative, and c

Below is a breakdown of various online re

marketing. We’ll also look at the benefits

1. Affiliate Revenue
What It Is:
Affiliate marketing involves partnering with
your products or services. Affiliates earn a
sale, lead, or click—on your site.
Key Points:
• Performance-Based: You only pay affili
• Scalable: Easy to add or remove affiliate
• Common Payment Structures:
○ Cost Per Action (CPA): You pay only
○ Cost Per Click (CPC): You pay a sma

2. CPA or CPC (Pay per Performance)

What It Is:
 Business:
e functions (like fulfillment, customer support, o
model where a brand focuses on core competen
h external experts for other areas.

eting is not just about placing ads online—it’s ab

how it connects with customers in a rapidly evo
of customers, intermediaries, and technology,
customer-centric strategies.

evenue models and how they operate within d

and challenges that come with them.

h other websites or individuals (affiliates) who

a commission when they drive a desired action—

iates when they successfully refer customers.

es without large upfront costs.

y when a specific action (sale, sign-up) occurs.

all fee for each click driven to your site.
or digital
ncies (e.g.,

bout
olving digital
businesses

digital

promote
—such as a

.
 ○ Cost Per Click (CPC): You pay a sma

2. CPA or CPC (Pay per Performance)

What It Is:
• CPA (Cost Per Action): Advertisers pay
making a purchase, filling out a form, or
• CPC (Cost Per Click): Advertisers pay e
they eventually buy or not.
Key Points:
• Risk Mitigation: Because payment is bas
risk is lower.
• Measurable: Easy to track ROI, as each

3. Subscriber Data Access for Email Marketing

What It Is:
Some businesses sell or rent access to the
fees to grant special content or features to
Key Points:
• Email Marketing Value: A high-quality
and with relevant content.
• Data Privacy: Must comply with regulat
maintain trust.
4. Access to Customers for Online Research
What It Is:
Companies can monetize their user base by
other businesses access to their audience f
Key Points:
• Revenue Stream: Turning your user bas
• Data Ethics: Must be transparent with u

5. Freemium Models
all fee for each click driven to your site.

y only when a user completes a specific action,

r signing up for a newsletter.
each time a user clicks on an ad, regardless of

sed on performance (an action or a click), the a

action or click can be directly attributed to cos

eir email subscriber lists. Others might use subs

o their audience.
subscriber list can be very profitable if manage

tions (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM) to avoid legal is

y offering market research services—essentiall

for surveys, focus groups, or user testing.
se into a panel for research can be lucrative.
users and follow privacy guidelines.
, such as

whether

advertiser’s

st.

scription

ed ethically

ssues and

ly giving
• Revenue Stream: Turning your user bas
• Data Ethics: Must be transparent with u

5. Freemium Models
What It Is:
A combination of “free” and “premium.” Ba
content require payment.
Common Uses:
• Online Software: Productivity apps, clou
• Publishing: Limited articles or content f
Key Points:
• Conversion Funnel: Freemium helps att
upgrade to paid plans.
• Brand Awareness: Offering something f

Benefits of These Models

1. Increased Conversion Rate:
○ By lowering the initial barrier (offerin
convert prospects into paying custom
2. Increased Awareness:
○ Free or pay-per-performance models
promote your product to new audienc
3. Scalability:
○ Many of these models—like freemium
massive upfront investment.
Challenges
1. Quality Control:
○ With affiliate marketing or user-gene
difficult.
○ In a freemium model, ensuring a good
upgrades can be tricky.
se into a panel for research can be lucrative.
users and follow privacy guidelines.

asic features are offered free, while advanced f

ud services, or SaaS platforms.

free; unlimited or premium content requires sub

tract a wide user base. Some percentage of free

free can quickly build recognition and trust.

ng free content or paying only for results), it’s

mers.
s encourage wider reach. Affiliates, for exampl
ces.

m or affiliate marketing—scale well without requ

erated content, maintaining consistent quality ca

d user experience for free users while encoura
features or

bscription.

e users

easier to

le, help

uiring

an be
aging
 ○ With affiliate marketing or user-gene
difficult.
○ In a freemium model, ensuring a good
upgrades can be tricky.
2. Data Privacy & Compliance:
○ Handling subscriber data or research
SPAM, etc.). Non-compliance can lea
3. Saturation & Competition:
○ Many markets are crowded with freem
or superior customer experience.
4. User Trust:
○ In pay-per-performance and affiliate
misleading promotions or spammy tac
Key Takeaway
Choosing the right online revenue model de
and long-term strategic goals. Most busine
freemium to attract users, affiliate marketin
to drive immediate conversions. Balancing
essential for sustainable digital marketing s

Intermediary models: Refer to the

platforms—play a crucial role in connecting
intermediaries don't typically own the prod
flow, and value creation between the two p
• Role in the Value Chain:
They bridge the gap between sellers and
tools, and even handling payment or logi
bypassing conventional distribution chan
• Types of Intermediaries:
erated content, maintaining consistent quality ca
d user experience for free users while encoura

h data demands adherence to privacy laws (GDP

ad to fines and reputational damage.

mium offerings, so standing out requires unique

setups, transparency is critical. If customers s

ctics, trust in the brand can suffer.

epends on your target audience, product or ser

esses today use a combination of these models—
ng to expand reach, and direct pay-per-perfor
these approaches, while maintaining quality an
success.

e business frameworks where third parties—oft

g producers or service providers with customer
ducts or services but facilitate transactions, info
parties. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects:

d buyers by aggregating products, providing co

istics. This can reshape traditional value chains
nnels.
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aging

PR, CAN-

e features

sense

rvice nature,
—blending
rmance ads
nd trust, is

ten digital
rs. These
ormation
:

omparison
s, often
 They bridge the gap between sellers and
tools, and even handling payment or logi
bypassing conventional distribution chan
• Types of Intermediaries:
○ Online Marketplaces: Platforms like
products and customers can compare
○ Affiliate Networks: Systems that con
when users perform a desired action
○ Comparison Websites: Sites that agg
make informed choices.
○ Social Platforms and Search Engines
often serve as key channels through w
• Benefits:
○ Increased Reach: Intermediaries can
difficult to reach directly.
○ Efficiency and Convenience: They o
comparing, and transacting.
○ Data and Insights: Intermediary platf
which can inform marketing and prod
• Challenges:
○ Control and Branding: When relying
over customer interactions and the ov
○ Margin Pressure: Intermediaries typi
margins.
○ Channel Conflict: Using intermediarie
to consumers.
In essence, intermediary models are a corn
leverage platforms that offer scale, efficien
presenting new challenges in managing con

Zipf’s Law (or "The Long Tail")

d buyers by aggregating products, providing co
istics. This can reshape traditional value chains
nnels.

Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba, where multiple selle

e and purchase from various sources.
nnect advertisers with publishers, earning comm
(click, purchase, sign-up).
gregate data about products or services to help
s: While not traditional intermediaries, these pl
which consumers discover and research produ

offer access to a vast customer base that migh

often provide streamlined processes for searchi
forms can collect valuable data on consumer be
duct strategies.

on intermediaries, businesses might have less

verall brand experience.
ically charge fees or commissions, which can r

es might lead to conflicts if the business also s

nerstone of the digital economy, enabling busin
ncy, and enhanced customer engagement while
ntrol and profitability.

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presenting new challenges in managing con

Zipf’s Law (or "The Long Tail")

in a ranked list based on their popularity. H
• Inverse Proportionality:
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For example, if the most popular item (r
○ The 2nd item would have a popularity
○ The 3rd item would have a popularity
○ And so on.
• Implications of the "Long Tail":
This means that while a few top items (t
items with much lower individual popula
product in the long tail sells less, the ag
significant—sometimes rivaling or even
• Real-World Examples:
○ Retail: A bookstore might have a few
collectively contribute a large share o
○ Online Media: A few blockbuster mov
known films or shows can collectively
• Why It Matters:
In the digital age, where storage and dis
long tail by offering a wide variety of pr
In summary, Zipf’s Law, as referenced in "T
predictable way, but the vast number of les
the market.

Below is a detailed explanation of each com

digital marketing performance:
ncy, and enhanced customer engagement while
ntrol and profitability.

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Here’s what it means:

item will be about 1/k as popular as the top-ra

rank 1) has a popularity score of 100, then:
y of roughly 100/2 = 50.
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the “head”) are very popular, there is a long “t

arity. In a digital marketplace, even though each
ggregate sales from these many niche products
exceeding the sales of the few hits.

w bestsellers, but hundreds or thousands of nich

of overall sales.
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y attract a large audience.

stribution costs are low, businesses can profit f

roducts or content that cater to diverse, niche i
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ss-popular items can collectively hold a signific

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measuring
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digital marketing performance:

1. Set Up Goals
• What It Means:
Define clear objectives for your digital m
submissions, purchases, newsletter sign
• Why It’s Important:
Having specific, measurable goals allows
determine the return on investment (ROI
2. Tag Different Media Channels
• What It Means:
Use tracking methods—such as UTM pa
website traffic. Each media channel (soc
• Why It’s Important:
Tagging helps you understand which cha
crucial for assessing the effectiveness o

Attribution: “Last Clic

3.

“View-Through” / Post
• Last Click Wins:
This attribution model gives 100% of the
clicked before converting.
• Halo Effect / View-Through / Post-Imp
○ Halo Effect: Recognizes that previous
conversion, even if the final click was
mponent and how they relate to setting up and

marketing efforts. These might include actions

n-ups, or any desired conversion.

s you to track performance, optimize campaign

I) for your marketing activities.

arameters or pixels—to tag and identify the sou

cial media, search ads, email, etc.) gets a uniqu

annels are driving traffic and conversions. This

of each channel and for refining your strategy.

ck Wins” vs. “Halo Effect”

t-Impression Effect
e conversion credit to the last channel that the

pression Effect:
s exposures to your brand or ads can influence
sn’t from the same channel.
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later conversions.
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awareness and drive the conversion ear

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Overall Implications for Digital Marketing
• Goal Setting and Channel Tagging:
These are foundational steps to ensure y
• Attribution Models:
Understanding and choosing the right at
various channels and understanding the
• Overcoming Banner Blindness:
Marketers must continually test and inno
capture audience attention.
• Tailoring Attribution Complexity:
If your customer behavior shows quick,
be more efficient. However, if the journe
sophisticated multi-touch attribution mo
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optimizing campaigns, and ultimately drivin

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business strategy. It was developed by PR
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internal capabilities.
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provide significant additional insights. Markete
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true customer journey.

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adjustments.
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ensure they align with business goals.
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approaches that outline how consumers rec

Marketing Approaches and Channe

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of-mouth and the trust inherent in perso
• Viral Marketing:
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the message “goes viral” and reaches la
• Affiliate Marketing:
A performance-based strategy where pa
and earn a commission for each sale, cli
third parties.
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messages. This approach builds trust an
is already interested.
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or plan to reach your objectives.
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ning roles, timelines, and resources.
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onal recommendations, often leading to high-qu

exponential sharing via social networks. When

arge audiences quickly, much like a contagious

artners (affiliates) promote a company’s produc

ick, or lead generated. It expands reach by ince

mers who have explicitly agreed to receive mark

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is already interested.
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(with permission). It helps marketers tap
personalized engagements.
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1. ALEA Model (Rossite
This model outlines a four-stage process in
• Attention:
The consumer first notices or becomes
• Learning:
The consumer processes and understand
the product or brand.
• Emotional Response:
The information triggers an emotional re
brand.
• Acceptance:
The consumer finally accepts or adopts
behavior (such as making a purchase).
2. Hofacker’s(EACYR) M
2001)
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• Exposure:
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• Attention:
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nd tends to yield higher engagement because th

to integrate with Facebook by sharing user acti

p into social proof and deeper user insights, dri

umers process digital information:

er & Bellman, 1999)
n which consumers engage with a marketing m

aware of a stimulus (e.g., an ad or a social med

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the message, which may lead to a change in at

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and value.
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The consumer is persuaded by the mess
• Retention:
The information is stored in the consum
How These Models and Approaches Interconnect
• Integration in Digital Strategy:
Marketers use these models to design c
attention. For example, using permission
received by an engaged audience, while
• Customer Journey Mapping:
Both the ALEA and Hofacker models hel
exposure and attention to eventual acce
prospects through the sales funnel.
• Multi-Channel Coordination:
By understanding how consumers proce
different channels (like social media, em
stage of the customer journey.
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messages are delivered, processed, and ac
targeted marketing strategies.
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tent or an ad through various online channels.

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message but also forms a perception about its

sage, accepting its propositions or calls to actio

mer’s memory, influencing future behavior or bra

campaigns that effectively capture and sustain c

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showing that modern consumer decision-m
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brands, peers, and online communities. Her
1. Formulation (Stage 1)
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searches, word-of-mouth).
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• What Happens Here:
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a deeper, more deliberate consideration
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guidance.
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○ Loyalty: Positive experiences can lea
may lead to returns, complaints, or ne
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the brand, or become advocates.
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• Why It’s Important:
Rather than a one-way path, consumers
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customers in the Formulation and Pre-C
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ongoing interactions and shared experience
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research more), or switch to a competito
2. Multiple Touchpoints:
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social media.

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affecting how new or returning custome
4. Evolving Customer Expectations:
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transparency, responsiveness, and perso
Key Takeaways for Marketers and Businesses
• Holistic Strategy:
Success requires a consistent brand exp
awareness to post-purchase support.
• Ongoing Engagement:
Retaining loyal customers and encourag
attracting new buyers.
• Adaptability:
Because the journey is dynamic, brands
adjusting messaging, and responding qui
conditions.
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an ongoing cycle of discovery, evaluation,
Businesses that understand and actively m
them together—are better positioned to att
interconnected marketplace.
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or mid-journey.

ew sites, in-store experiences, ads, peer

numerous feedback loops.
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ers perceive the product.
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onalization.

perience across all touchpoints—from initial

ging positive advocacy can be as valuable as

s must remain agile—monitoring feedback,

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emphasizes that modern consumers move throu

purchase, and advocacy (or dissatisfaction).
manage each stage—and the influence loop that
tract and retain customers in today’s
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simpler, more cyclical view of how consum
to traditional “hierarchy of effects” models
1. Awareness:
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mouth, or other marketing channels.
2. Trial:
Motivated by awareness (and possibly p
decides to try the product. This stage te
needs or expectations.
3. Reinforcement (Repeat Purchase):
If the trial is satisfactory, consumers are
habitual or loyal buying. Positive experi
Unlike more complex models that emphasiz
before purchase, ATR suggests that real at
being satisfied with it.
Extended ATR Model
Over time, marketing scholars and practitio
adding additional stages or detailing the fee
common enhancements include:
• Post-Trial Evaluation / Satisfaction:
Emphasizes that after trying the product
on actual experience. A positive outcom
may lead to brand switching.
 tract and retain customers in today’s

s → Trial → Reinforcement
Andrew Ehrenberg, the ATR model offers a
mers adopt and continue using products compar
s (like AIDA). It posits three core stages:
he product or brand through advertising, word

promotion or distribution factors), the consumer

ests whether the product meets the consumer’s

e “reinforced” to purchase again, leading to

iences encourage them to stay with the brand.
ze forming attitudes or emotional connections
ttitudes often develop after trying the product

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brand on social media, effectively becom
back into Awareness for new or potenti
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personalized offers) help sustain the Re
top-of-mind.
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advocacy, and ongoing relationship-build
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me strengthens loyalty, while a negative outcom

might share positive reviews or recommend the

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items (or keywords, products, websites, et
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demand of those many less-popular items
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• Head Keywords: A small set of very co
drive large volumes of traffic. These are
search advertising (PPC) or to rank for i
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arch support for marathon training”) eac
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popularity. However, the collective popularity o
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in SEO.
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shares.
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collectively attracting a large cumulative
○ Implication: Consistently producing a
help build a broad and loyal audience
“viral.”
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• Bestsellers: A small number of products
sell in high volume.
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have low demand but can collectively m
in a marketplace with low distribution or
○ Implication: E-commerce platforms c
catering to many small niches. Amazo
the long tail in retail.
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massive global traffic.
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accounting for a large share of overall w
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ch have lower individual search volume, but
ion of total searches.
relevant long-tail keywords, marketers can
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ons of niche pieces, each with fewer views, but

e audience.
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s (like top 10 books or top 5 electronic gadgets

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make up a significant share of sales when offere
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might miss the cumulative potential of th
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competition and more specific user inten
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feasible to offer (or optimize for) a wide
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incremental growth helps refine content
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surpass the demand for the small number o
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t, product assortment, or SEO strategies.
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power over what content is distribute
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become creators or influencers thems
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• Digital Natives:
These are individuals (from kindergarten
digital technology—computers, video ga
they were born into the digital world, th
information quickly in ways that are diff
• Digital Immigrants:
These are the people who were not born
of its tools. They tend to retain aspects
often referred to as a “digital immigrant
step, linear learning and often rely on pr
digital interfaces.
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• Different Thinking Patterns:
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and are used to non-linear navigation (li
presentations. Their learning environme
they think, solve problems, and even how
• Mismatch in Teaching Methods:
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traditional, methodical teaching styles (f
step learning) often don’t resonate with
disengagement, as students find the met
interactive pace they expect.
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the more advanced ideas:
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hey naturally speak its “language” and process
ferent from previous generations.

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of their “old” ways of thinking and communica
t accent.” For example, they might prefer step-
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d Communication

erently. They prefer fast-paced, parallel proces

ike hypertext), instant feedback, and multimedi
ent is rich with digital stimuli, which influences
w their brains might physically develop over tim

who were educated in a pre-digital era. Their

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and the Internet—methods that provide r
contrast, Digital Immigrants are more co
life, which can feel slow and less engagi
Advanced Ideas: Implications for Education and Bey
• Revisiting Educational Content:
Prensky argues that traditional “legacy”
be reassessed in the context of the digit
that encompass digital literacy, technolo
curricula. This rethinking is essential for
• New Methodologies:
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they teach but how they teach it. This m
○ Game-based learning: Creating comp
educational content, similar to how th
approach (e.g., The Monkey Wrench C
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information, parallel processing, and t
traditional textbooks or lectures.
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Digital Immigrants’ reliance on old metho
instructions, or using analog ways of lea
barrier to effective teaching and commu
about different preferences—it could im
• Future of Learning:
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Digital Natives. This mismatch leads to
thods outdated and out of sync with the rapid,

rd methods that are dynamic and interactive. Th

rough channels like video games, instant messa
rapid feedback and multiple access points. In
omfortable with methods that they learned earli
ing to Digital Natives.
yond

” content (reading, writing, arithmetic, etc.) nee

tal age. At the same time, “future” content—su
ogy, and even digital ethics—should be integrat
r preparing students for a rapidly evolving wor

ital Natives, educators must change not only wh

might mean adopting:
puter games or interactive experiences that em
he CAD software was taught through a video-g
Conspiracy).
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the use of multimedia rather than relying solely

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• Future of Learning:
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emphasizes that educators and institutio
them. The success of future learning de
native language of today's students.
• Broader Cultural Shifts:
Beyond education, the distinction betwe
broader shifts in how society communica
Understanding these differences is cruc
government, and other sectors.
In Summary
Marc Prensky’s article challenges tradition
(Digital Natives) have fundamentally differe
compared to older generations (Digital Imm
both teaching methods and educational con
multimedia approaches, educators can bette
digital future, while Digital Immigrants mus
between the two groups.
This layered understanding—from basic de
reform—offers a roadmap for transforming
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unication with Digital Natives. This gap is not ju
mpact how information is internalized and proces

ve, so too will the ways we learn and teach. Pre

ons need to embrace these changes rather than
epends on creating an environment that speaks

een Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants reflec

ates, works, and processes information.
cial for bridging generational divides in the work

nal education by highlighting that today's studen

ent ways of thinking and processing informatio
migrants). This divide requires a radical rethink
ntent. By adopting more interactive, fast-paced
er engage Digital Natives and prepare them for
st adapt to bridge the cultural and cognitive gap

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