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Newspaper

Circulation of national newspaper titles has decreased from almost 30 million in 2003 to 12.4 million in 2017. However, they still play a big part in many British people’s lives …

Why Is Email Marketing Important?

At its most basic level, email marketing consists of using emails to promote your business. It is used to cultivate relationships with potential customers, keep current customers informed and updated …

Navigating your course

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Week outcomes

This week you will learn: How the multiplier effect has the potential to super-charge your marketing activities. What are the main digital marketing channels. The importance of online marketing. Why …

Welcome to the course

Welcome to the Understanding Marketing Communications Course. If you are new to marketing, or looking to strengthen your understanding of best-practice marketing fundamentals, this course is for you. This is …

Celebrate your success

You have completed your first week, well done! You learned about: The power of cross-channel marketing Choosing online and offline channels Television as a marketing channel Radio as a marketing …

Radio advertising

According to the Radio Joint Audience Research Limited (RAJAR), 89% of the UK population listen to the radio every week. Audiences are also increasingly moving from the BBC to commercial …

DRTV: Direct response TV ddvertising

DRTV refers to television advertising with a direct Join the Discussion, usually driving a response to buy a product or service. The target audience is directed to immediately make a …

Case study: The British Army

Let’s look at a case study from The British Army. They needed a new campaign to overcome negative stereotypes of soldiers which continued to put off applicants – a sense …

The importance of TV advertising

Still a popular medium for viewers and marketers alike, TV has survived various industry changes to provide a reliable and trusted marketing channel. The importance of TV advertising Although many …

Offline media

According to the Office of National Statistics, there are still over five million adults in the UK who do not use or have access to the internet. This is significant, …

Overview of Email Marketing

At its most basic level, email marketing consists of using emails to promote your business. It is used to cultivate relationships with potential customers, keep current customers informed and updated …

The marketing landscape

The business and marketing landscape has drastically changed in the last decade. Companies are now re-evaluating channels they’ve relied on for years. It is crucial that you establish a solid …