Understand digital marketing tools, strategies, and platforms for effective online brand promotion.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
Intro
Beginning of Digital Marketing
Definition and Importance,
What is Marketing?
What is digital marketing?
When did it start?
Purpose
Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Marketing
Difference between traditional marketing and digital marketing
SEO
Instant Messaging Marketing
Platforms for Instant Messaging
Radio Advertising
Television Advertising
Features of Television Advertising
AR and VR Marketing
Use of AR and VR for marketing
Content Marketing
Social media marketing
Pay-Per-Click Marketing (PPC)
Affiliate Marketing
Influencer Marketing
New Trends in Influencer Marketing
Influencer Marketing Continues to Rise
Marketing Automation
Email marketing
Mobile Marketing
Moment Marketing
Viral Marketing
The Transformation of Digital Marketing
Impact of Digital Marketing on real world
Increased brand awareness
Customer
Getting real-time information
Options for customers to choose from
Direct interaction with customers due to customer care,
Convenience and fast service are possible
A good relationship with customers is cultivated
Round-the-clock access, service
Display Marketing - Star Sports
Social Media Marketing - Paper Boat
Email Marketing: - Uber
Mobile Marketing - Amazon India
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Monster India
Moment Marketing - Dabar
Viral Marketing - Zoom
Spotify Marketing with Facebook
Levels of Brand Awareness
Ways to Grow Brand Awareness
Benefits of Brand Awareness
Emerging Customer Service
What is Brand Management? And how does it work?
Examples of Brand Management
Effective brand management techniques
Basic requirements for Branding
Introduction to Brand Management
What is Brand Management?
Types on Brand Management
Brand Elements
Different Brand Strategies
Difference between Marketing and Brand Management
What is the difference between a Product and Brand
Understanding Adjacent Markets
What is social media?
The beginning of social marketing
Importance, Characteristics of Social Media Marketing
What is a Social Media Marketing Strategy? How is it made?
How to start an agency
How to decide your service
Customer Service Becomes a Big Part
Increasing local targeting
Importance of local targeting
Content creation with AI
Benefits of AI Content Creation
When it started
Overview
Important points
Use of short-form videos for business
Short Form Video Trends
Features of short videos on social media platforms
Platforms used by brands
Introduction
Social Media Manager
Social media analytics report
Social media marketer
KPI
Identifying which social media platforms are the best
Need for Customer Service
Tips for Social Media Customer Service
Types of Creative Content
How to write a marketing email
Strategies for email marketing
Focus on Email Accessibility
Creating Mobile Responsive Emails
Email marketing trends
In-Email Shopping
How to avoid common Social Media Marketing mistakes?
Plan & strategy for social media marketing
What are the types of target audiences
Using Outdated Content
The best way to handle outdated content
Negative feedback and how to not ignore negative feedback
Over-promotion of the brand
Does not increase contacts with customer
Using wrong hashtags
Getting paid Followers
Creating multiple profiles on social sites
Lack of social media team
Treating all social media content Equally
Not trying to grow organic traffic
Best Practices for Live Streaming on Social Media
Engaging Your Audience During Live Sessions
Integrating Interactive Elements in Live Streams
Leveraging Influencers in Live Streaming
Technical Setup and Requirements for Live Streaming
Promoting Live Streaming Events on Social Media
Analyzing Engagement Metrics Post-Live Streaming
Monetization Strategies in Live Streaming
Case Studies of Successful Live-Streaming Campaigns
Overcoming Challenges in Live Streaming
Using Live Streaming for Product Launches and Announcements
Future of Live Streaming in Social Media Marketing
Crafting Compelling Stories for Social Media
Using Visuals to Enhance Social Media Narratives
Storytelling Techniques for Different Social Platforms
Integrating Brand Story into Social Media Content
Leveraging Infographics and Data Visualization
The Role of Video in Social Media Storytelling
Creating Engaging Instagram Stories and Reels
Narrative Building in YouTube Content Strategy
Incorporating User Stories in Brand Narratives
Interactive Storytelling with Polls and Quizzes
Measuring the Effectiveness of Visual Stories
Case Studies of Effective Visual Storytelling in Social Media
Leveraging Social Media for Consumer Insights
Tools and Techniques for Social Media Research
Analyzing Social Media Trends for Market Insights
Integrating Social Listening into Market Research
Case Studies in Social Media-Based Market Research
Ethical Considerations in Social Media Research
Real-Time Market Research via Social Media
Segmentation and Targeting through Social Media Analytics
User Behavior Analysis for Market Strategy
Competitor Analysis through Social Media
Predictive Analytics in Social Media Market Research
Challenges and Solutions in Social Media Research
Blending Online and Offline Marketing Efforts
Cross-Channel Marketing Strategies
Aligning Social Media with Traditional Media Campaigns
Case Studies in Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Maximizing ROI Through Online-Offline Integration
Consistency in Brand Messaging Across Channels
Leveraging Social Media for Offline Event Promotion
Measuring the Impact of Integrated Marketing
Technological Solutions for Marketing Integration
Challenges in Aligning Online and Offline Strategies
Future of Integrated Marketing Approaches
Training and Skills for Integrated Marketing Management
Promoting Sustainability through Social Media Campaigns
Eco-Friendly Strategies in Social Media Marketing
Case Studies of Green Initiatives in Social Media
Engaging Audiences with Environmental Messaging
Leveraging Social Media for Corporate Social Responsibility
Challenges in Promoting Eco-Friendly Practices
Measuring the Impact of Sustainable Social Media Campaigns
Sustainability Reporting and Transparency on Social Media
Creating Content that Encourages Environmental Action
Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Green Marketing
Future of Sustainable Practices in Digital Marketing
Educational and Awareness Campaigns for Environmental Issues
Strategies for Promoting Events on Social Media
Leveraging Hashtags and Social Media Trends for Events
Live Streaming for Event Engagement
Influencer Partnerships for Event Promotion
Measuring the Success of Social Media Event Campaigns
User-Generated Content in Event Promotion
Case Studies of Successful Event Promotion on Social Media
Integrating Social Media with Event Management Tools
Post-Event Engagement and Follow-Up Strategies
Challenges and Solutions in Social Media Event Marketing
Future Trends in Social Media Event Promotion
Community Building through Social Media Events
Understanding User Behavior and Motivations
Emotional Triggers and Social Media Interaction
Creating Engaging Content Based on Psychological Principles
The Impact of Social Proof in Social Media Marketing
Psychological Techniques for Increasing Engagement
Case Studies in the Psychology of Social Media
Personalization and its Psychological Effects
The Role of Storytelling in User Engagement
Challenges in Leveraging Psychological Insights
Measuring the Psychological Impact of Social Media Campaigns
Ethical Considerations in Psychology-Driven Marketing
Future Trends in the Psychology of Social Media Marketing
Analyzing Groundbreaking Social Media Campaigns
Creative Strategies for Viral Campaigns
Leveraging Emerging Social Media Trends
Integrating Cross-Platform Campaigns for Maximum Impact
Case Studies of Successful Brand Collaborations
Utilizing User-Generated Content in Campaigns
Innovative Use of Social Media Tools and Features
Overcoming Challenges in Creative Campaigns
Measuring the Success of Innovative Campaigns
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Creative Campaigns
Future Directions in Social Media Campaign Innovation
Lessons Learned from Innovative Social Media Practices
The Rising Trend of Digital Detox
Adapting Marketing Strategies to Digital Detox Phenomenon
Balancing Online Presence with User Well-being
Case Studies: Marketing in the Age of Digital Detox
Creating Content for the Digitally Detoxed Audience
Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Detox
Impact of Digital Detox on Consumer Behavior
Strategies for Reaching Audiences on a Digital Break
Maintaining Brand Relevance during Digital Detox Trends
Social Responsibility and Digital Wellness
Measuring the Impact of Digital Detox on Engagement
Future of Marketing in a Digitally Detoxed World
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Manager
Content strategists
SEO Specialist
Email Marketer
Social Media Manager
SEM Specialist
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:30 hours
Track:Service Management
Skill Level:Beginner
Language:English
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Interpret the significance of digital marketing in the context of traditional marketing practices
Illustrate the various types of digital marketing channels and their respective advantages and disadvantages
Paraphrase the role of search engine optimization (SEO) in improving website visibility and ranking on search engine results pages
Estimate the impact of content marketing and social media marketing strategies
Defend the importance of influencer marketing and marketing automation in contemporary digital marketing strategies
Compare different methods for measuring the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns and mobile marketing initiatives
Review case studies of successful viral marketing campaigns and analyze their key components for replicable success
Rewrite outdated social media marketing practices to align with current trends and consumer preferences
Construct a comprehensive social media marketing strategy
Estimate the potential ROI of integrating online and offline marketing strategies for brand promotion and customer engagement
Appraise the ethical considerations and regulatory compliance requirements in digital marketing practices
Combine psychological insights into user behavior with creative content strategies
Solve common challenges in social media marketing, such as negative feedback management, over-promotion, etc.