Integrated Marketing
One Size Fits One
The so-called digital transformation is essentially the data-driven alignment of segments, channels and content — an iterative process of refinement from broad segments to narrow segments to personalization.
Segments
Market/customer segmentation is fundamental to revenue optimization and efficient customer acquisition.
Criteria Examples:
Transaction history
Observed behaviors
Self-reported interests
Psychographics
Demographics
Content
Content consists of three elements: a story (i.e. “the message”), a voice (the perspective from which the story is told, and supporting creative assets.
BASIC STORY TYPES
Inspirational — the “why”
Descriptive - produce experiences
Persuasive differentiators - “reasons to believe”
Contextual
Informational
VOICES
Brand
Employees
Customers
Trade Partners
Media
Third-party
CREATIVE ASSETS
Text
Photography
Video
Graphics
Art
Music
Channels
Channels are the “pipes” that deliver content to targeted audiences
Print brochures
Print media
Direct mail
Broadcast media
Outdoor media
Digital media
Paid social
Organic social
Paid search
Organic search
Email
Webinars
Live events
Unpaid media (PR driven)
3rd party channels