What is experiential marketing?
Experiential marketing can be referred to as a type of marketing strategy that focuses on consumer engagement using their brand experiences.
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Internet and viral marketing
Viral marketing, another concept that evolved in the 1990s, finds its roots in the Internet. Ebook calls viral marketing “an old idea made…
business studies, buzz marketing, marketing and advertising, marketing theoriesEffectiveness of Blogs in Marketing
Blogging represents an opportunity cost for companies, consuming resources that could be employed elsewhere. The question examined in this section is whether the bloggers consider that the investment in time and money is justified by the results obtained. First, however, it is necessary to determine how the effectiveness should be measured.
blog marketing, branding, buzz marketing, marketing and advertisingThe drawbacks of business blogging
Despite the intensive promotion of blogging as ‘the next big thing’ in the trade press (e.g. TOI, March 2008), a number of commentators are sceptical about the business potential of blogs. One of the most vocal sceptics is Rajesh Lalwani, a well-known direct marketing copywriter
blog marketing, branding, buzz marketingAdvertising and buzz marketing
Buzz marketing is normally just one of the tools in the marketing communication mix and does not necessarily exclude ‘traditional’ advertising. In some cases a product is so contagious that advertising is not necessary (Rosen 2000, p. 206).
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New products often spread among the public through interpersonal communication networks.
Within those networks, some people have more influence than others. A company can use those influential people to accelerate the adoption of its product and spread the word-of-mouth (Rosen 2000, p. 43).
branding, buzz marketing, marketing and advertising, marketing theoriesInfluential buying and influencers
The fact that about 20 per cent of a company’s customers generate 80 per cent of its revenue is widely recognized. But perhaps it is even more important to identify and target the customers who form the 10 per cent of the population that influences the purchasing decisions of the majority.
buzz marketing, marketing and advertisingTraditional marketing versus word of mouth
A study of 50 respondents was done to determine which information sources made people ‘more comfortable’ with a product, found that a recommendation from a friend was at the top of the list (26%), even above the person’s own past experience (20%).
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