An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy
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An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy
This course is part of Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy Specialization
Instructor: Cathal Melinn
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Understand how digital technologies, social media, and AI are reshaping communication and interactions in the digital marketplace.
Gain skills in budget planning, measuring ROI, and setting clear objectives and KPIs to ensure campaign success.
Explore customer journey mapping, customer experience (CX) optimization, and the importance of an agile approach in marketing strategies.
Skills you'll gain
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Media Strategy
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Strategic Marketing
- Campaign Management
- Marketing Planning
- Customer experience improvement
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Budgets
- Marketing Channel
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-Channel Marketing
- Customer Engagement
- Customer experience strategy (CX)
- MarTech
- Social Media Management
- Marketing Strategy and Techniques
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Digital Advertising
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There are 3 modules in this course
Digital Marketing Institute is the global standard in Digital Marketing Certification. Our mission is to give our students the confidence and knowledge they need to advance in their careers through this specialization.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of digital marketing, covering the impact of digital technologies, effective strategy development, budget planning, customer experience, and the importance of agility in navigating the modern digital landscape. After completing this course, you will be able to: - * To identify the core principles and purpose of digital marketing and recognize how AI tools and technology can support digital marketing strategists * To recognize the transformative impact of digital developments on modern communication, interactions, and operations * To differentiate between the core components of a digital marketing strategy and the role each plays towards realizing business goals * To develop clear and actionable objectives for a digital marketing plan and use digital research to gain industry insights * To recognize the insights from research activities to help guide channel choice, messaging, personas, and priorities and inform budget allocation when developing a digital marketing strategy * To set objectives to establish clear and measurable KPIs * To demonstrate an understanding of the key touchpoints, channels, tactics, and factors to consider to generate customer interest and maximize sales in an omnichannel marketing strategy Explore the transformative landscape of digital marketing with our comprehensive course. Begin by delving into the profound impact of digital technologies on communication and interaction across individuals, organizations, and businesses. Uncover the disruptive forces of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside the evolving influence of consumers in the digital marketplace. Gain a foundational understanding of digital marketing principles, exploring various media, channels, and tactics essential for crafting effective digital strategies. Dive deeper into practical aspects with modules focusing on budget planning, ROI measurement, and strategic research to optimize channel selection and messaging. Learn to establish clear objectives and measurable KPIs critical for campaign success. Explore the pivotal role of the buyer’s journey in engaging audiences and enhancing marketing effectiveness. Discover advanced strategies in customer journey mapping and customer experience (CX), exploring omnichannel approaches and aligning marketing channels with overarching strategies. Embrace the agility needed in modern workplaces to adapt swiftly to market dynamics and consumer behavior. Join us and master the essentials of digital marketing in today's fast-paced digital landscape.
This module describes the opportunities provided by digital technologies, and explores how digital is disrupting the way that individuals, organizations, and businesses communicate and interact. It examines the impacts of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), and the growing power of the consumer in the digital marketplace. It introduces the core concepts, principles, and purpose of digital marketing, and the different digital media, channels, and tactics used in a digital strategy to drive a campaign. Finally, it explores the role of the the buyer’s journey in engaging an audience effectively.
What's included
12 videos9 readings5 assignments5 discussion prompts1 plugin
12 videos•Total 74 minutes
- Digital Disruption: AI, Social Media, and You•7 minutes
- Digital and the Organization•9 minutes
- The New Normal•8 minutes
- The Digital Consumer•5 minutes
- What is AI in Digital Marketing?•5 minutes
- Inbound and Outbound Marketing•7 minutes
- Inbound and Outbound Strategies•4 minutes
- Traditional and Digital Marketing•9 minutes
- Digital Channels•6 minutes
- The Traditional Funnel and Buyer’s Journey•5 minutes
- Aligning the Buyer's Journey with Channels•6 minutes
- The Evolution of The Buyer’s Journey•3 minutes
9 readings•Total 42 minutes
- Welcome to the course!•2 minutes
- Glossary of Digital Marketing Terms•1 minute
- Module Introduction•2 minutes
- Summary•1 minute
- Summary•2 minutes
- What is Digital Marketing?•30 minutes
- Summary•2 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Additional Resources•0 minutes
5 assignments•Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz•2 minutes
- Practice Quiz•2 minutes
- Practice Quiz•7 minutes
- Practice Quiz•3 minutes
- Graded Quiz•15 minutes
5 discussion prompts•Total 18 minutes
- Who are you? What are your expectations?•2 minutes
- How has digital disrupted the way you access content online?•2 minutes
- The Digital Impact•10 minutes
- Of the digital marketing channels that you use, which has consistently driven sales or leads? •2 minutes
- How to connect with the customer•2 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- The Beginner’s Guide to Defining Buyer Personas•15 minutes
This module begins by explaining how to develop an effective budget plan and measure the ROI for digital activities. Next, it discusses the key research activities to undertake to guide channel selection and messaging. Finally, it covers how to set clear and actionable objectives and measurable KPIs.
What's included
16 videos10 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts4 plugins
16 videos•Total 71 minutes
- The Key Elements of a Digital Marketing Strategy•1 minute
- Marketing Today•4 minutes
- Strategy Fundamentals•5 minutes
- Overarching Strategy•3 minutes
- Digital Resources•2 minutes
- Strategy and Budgeting•7 minutes
- Audience Research•7 minutes
- Industry Trend Research•6 minutes
- Strategy and Research Activities•3 minutes
- Owned and Desk Research•3 minutes
- Audience Research•7 minutes
- Social Listening•4 minutes
- Competitor Research•3 minutes
- Setting Objectives for a Strategy•6 minutes
- Strategy and Forecasting •8 minutes
- Strategy and Performance Reviews•1 minute
10 readings•Total 43 minutes
- Module Introduction•2 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- SMART Objectives•10 minutes
- Audience Listening Methods•10 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Digital Audit•10 minutes
- Website Research•3 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Summary•2 minutes
- Additional Resources•0 minutes
5 assignments•Total 41 minutes
- Practice Quiz•7 minutes
- Practice Quiz•6 minutes
- Practice Quiz•10 minutes
- Practice Quiz•3 minutes
- Graded Quiz•15 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 16 minutes
- How do you allocate and plan your budget for a digital marketing campaign?•2 minutes
- Objectives and Market Research•10 minutes
- Digital Strategy and Research •2 minutes
- What should you be mindful of when creating a forecast of potential outcomes for your digital marketing activity?•2 minutes
4 plugins•Total 62 minutes
- What Are the Most Effective Digital Marketing Strategies?•15 minutes
- What is Market Research?•18 minutes
- How to Do a Competitive Analysis in Digital Marketing•12 minutes
- 4 Essential Digital Marketing KPIs to Track For Your Next Campaign•17 minutes
This module begins by identifying the role of the customer journey and customer experience (CX) in marketing strategies. You will then explore the principles of an omnichannel strategy and the importance of aligning marketing channels with strategies. Finally, the module concludes by exploring the benefits of developing an agile mindset in the workplace.
What's included
10 videos6 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts2 plugins
10 videos•Total 51 minutes
- Customer Experience Overview•6 minutes
- Optimizing CX•6 minutes
- Customer Segments and Personas•5 minutes
- Data and CX Improvements•5 minutes
- Developing an Omnichannel Strategy•5 minutes
- Implementing an Omnichannel Strategy•7 minutes
- Introduction to Agile Thinking•5 minutes
- Using the 'Test and Learn' Approach•5 minutes
- Applying the Agile Concept of 'MVP'•4 minutes
- Benefits of Agile Thinking•3 minutes
6 readings•Total 22 minutes
- Module Introduction•2 minutes
- Customer Journey and Customer Experience Maps•4 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Summary •2 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 27 minutes
- Practice Quiz•5 minutes
- Practice Quiz•2 minutes
- Practice Quiz•5 minutes
- Graded Quiz•15 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 14 minutes
- Customer Centricity and Customer Experience•2 minutes
- Omnichannel Marketing Strategy•2 minutes
- Agile Thinking •10 minutes
2 plugins•Total 26 minutes
- How to Succeed With a Customer-centric Marketing Strategy•11 minutes
- What Is Omnichannel Marketing?•15 minutes
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