ABSTRACT

This book introduces the concepts, perspectives, and importance of integrated marketing communication (IMC). It presents the history of Indian advertising, the strategic importance of IMC, and a discussion on social and cultural factors that enhance the effectiveness of marketing communication.

Attuned to an evolving, Internet-driven, social media–connected world, the book covers all the important forms of communications used by business organizations, touching upon key areas, from marketing plans, branding, positioning, and creative briefs to copywriting, design. It takes the readers through the varied strands of IMC, including advertising, public relations, direct marketing, and sales promotion. The volume also presents considerations for each major media format with an aim of sending their messages to the end consumer.

This volume will be an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and marketing professionals as it covers a wide range of topics like communication strategies, advertising, marketing, brand management, media studies, and public relations.

chapter 1|18 pages

An introduction to IMC

chapter 2|22 pages

Strategic importance of IMC

chapter 3|19 pages

Segmentation, targeting, and positioning

chapter 4|21 pages

Understanding consumers

chapter 5|17 pages

The process of communication

chapter 6|21 pages

Creativity and advertising classification

chapter 7|18 pages

Media strategy and planning

chapter 8|18 pages

Traditional media

chapter 9|24 pages

Internet and mobile marketing

chapter 10|20 pages

Social media marketing

chapter 11|26 pages

Sales and trade promotion

chapter 12|25 pages

Direct marketing and personal selling

chapter 13|26 pages

Outdoor and support media

chapter 14|25 pages

Publicity and public relations

chapter 16|19 pages

Ethical, social, and regulatory perspectives

chapter 17|19 pages

Global and cultural challenges