Blog

January 2012

Digital Marketing…It’s IMPORTANT!

Digital Marketing is making a vast impact on the world, with digital content being consumed on a daily basis through mobile phones, laptops and desktop computers… there’s no escaping it!

This type of media is set to be the future of marketing, taking over more traditional forms. As for companies who have not yet recognised the growth in digital marketing they need to adapt their marketing strategies fast!

So why do they need to adapt these strategies if they have worked successfully so far? Digital methods of marketing and communication are faster, more practical, and streamlined so there’s no surprise in the popularity of digital marketing. It offers just as much potential to marketers as it does consumers.

Forms of Digital Marketing

  • Websites and SEO content
  • Blogs
  • Internet banner ads
  • Online video content
  • Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising
  • Email marketing
  • Social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Mobile marketing (SMS, MMS, etc.)

  • So, why digital marketing?

    Digital marketing is much cheaper than your traditional methods of marketing such as brochures, leaflets, flyers etc. Marketing campaigns sent out through email or the use of social media can reach a wider audience at a fraction of the price for TV and radio advertising.

    The main advantage of using digital marketing is the ease of tracking and measuring the success of your campaign. Instead of conducting expensive customer research, you can view customer response rates and measure the success of your campaign in real-time. It’s quick and easy and enables you to plan more effectively for your next campaign.

    The average person is said to spend 39 hours online each month, that’s 468 hours a year! And it’s clear that marketers are taking full advantage of this…

    Companies that aren’t up to speed with digital marketing will soon have to pull over and hand over the keys!

    The Big Recruitment Event

    Support ‘The Big Event’ at the Liverpool Echo Arena on the 7th of February. This will be the largest Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair of the year and it is free for businesses to attend.

  • Showcase your company and promote your vacancies.
  • Free to the public and businesses, supported by The European Social Fund.
  • Attracts over 10,000 18-24 year old’s eager to learn.
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    To reserve a space visit http://liverpool.gov.uk/Business/merseyside-apprenticeship-programme/ or contact Liverpool City Council Employment and Skills for more information on 0151 233 2842

     

    GAME ON!

    Check out our new ad campaign currently showing on the screens at Goodison Park!