Integrated Marketing Communication

Thriving in the South African market can be a daunting task for businesses, particularly in industries with intense competition. Companies must not only report to their stakeholders but also inform customers about their products and services, and persuade them that they provide superior value compared to their competitors. Selecting the most effective marketing communication strategy can prove challenging. Integrated marketing communication provides a broad framework for unifying all marketing communication components and presenting a cohesive corporate image and brand offering.
Integrated marketing communication offers a comprehensive discussion of the fundamental components of the marketing communication mix and emphasises the importance of utilising these techniques in a unified way. All elements are studied practically and holistically. Digital communication is also explored, featuring current South African case studies, examples and review questions.
Contents include the following:

Setting the scene
Integrated marketing communication planning
Advertising
Media management
Personal selling: a relational approach
Sales promotion
Public relations and publicity
Sponsorship
Direct marketing
Digital communication