Integrated Marketing Communications Integrated Marketing Communications is a concept that has been around for quite a long time. It is bringing together advertising and the marketing communications that are used. This concept has become a very important way for marketing departments to transmit a message to their target audience. The important factor is getting to know the customers‚ therefore the more knowledge of customer data shapes the marketing communications and advertising message
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INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Definition: Integrated Marketing Communication Definition: IMC is a concept of marketing communications planning that recognizes the added value of a comprehensive plan that evaluates the strategic roles of a variety of communications disciplines – for example‚ general advertising‚ direct response‚ sales promotion‚ and public relations – and combines these disciplines to provide clarity‚ consistency‚ and maximum communications impact by The American Association
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Nestles RECOMMENDATIONS Objective Nestles market share of the chocolate/confectionary is currently at 20.0% compared to that of Cadbury at 34.1%. Based on this it is clear that Cadbury is ahead of Nestle in the Chocolate/confectionary department. A big reason for this is chocolate blocks. Cadbury successfully re-launched there Cadbury dairy milk chocolate range in 1996 and it has since become a large seller. So big in fact that
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IMC‚ brand communications‚ and corporate cultures Client/advertising agency co-ordination and cohesion Lynne Eagle‚ Philip J. Kitchen. European Journal of Marketing. Bradford: 2000. Vol. 34‚ Iss. 5/6; pg. 667 Abstract (Summary) The concept of integrated marketing communication (IMC) has received considerable coverage in the literature‚ but even its most ardent supporters have noted problems in translating the concept into reality. Reports on an extensive two-phase study of the New Zealand advertising
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Running Head: INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Integrated Marketing Communications Integrated Marketing Communications Introduction "Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) is the coordination and integration of all marketing communication tools‚ avenues‚ and sources within a company into a seamless program that maximizes the impact on consumers and other end users at a minimal cost" (Clow and Baack‚ 2004). XYZ‚ Inc. is launching a new hybrid technology vehicle‚ the Phantom‚ into the
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highlights the importance of Marketing Communications; the role of Marketing Communications‚ analysis of the Automobile Industry and the analysis and practical application of Marketing Communication strategies by Ford Motor Co. the report also shows Ford’s Corporate Social Responsibility and the practice of Ethical Marketing. The targeting‚ segmentation and positioning by Ford are also analyzed. Finally the report provides recommendations on how to improve the marketing communications and suggest strategies
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Integrated marketing communication The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) approach is becoming so popular among marketers. But why is the IMC so welcomed by most marketers? There are many reasons. The most fundamental reason is that marketers are recognizing the value of strategically integrating the various communication functions rather than having them operate autonomously. By coordinating their marketing communication efforts‚ companies can avoid duplication‚ take advantage of synergy
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Ethical Challenges in Marketing Communication Ethics play an integral role in the development and sustenance of any personal or business relationship. Ethics determine the acceptable behaviors within a society and the overall behaviors of a business. Marketers must understand the impact ethics have on marketing communications and develop Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) strategies accordingly. This paper will discuss various ethical challenges facing marketers today‚ identify internal
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it be enough to cover high R&D costs or will Nestle need to pass on costs to consumers thereby breaking its goal to keep products affordable? -Is it possible to find a universal blockbuster product given the differences between food/nutrition and drugs/diseases? -Competitors may be able to develop products faster and or outspend on R&D (arms race?) -No info on Danone’s R&D budget given similarities in product groups However‚ Nestle has proven that growth can be driven by new innovation
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1.0 Introduction "Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a concept of marketing communications planning that recognizes the added value of a comprehensive plan. It evaluates the strategic roles of a variety of communications disciplines for example‚ general advertising‚ direct response‚ sales promotion and PR and combines these disciplines to provide clarity‚ consistency and maximum communications impact." -American Association of Advertising Agencies The importance of implementing
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