Having the skills, techniques, and knowledge to successfully implement digital initiatives has never been more important. During your time on this course, you will carve out digital marketing opportunities, discover the true value of resilient digital strategies, and learn how to critically evaluate tools, techniques, and trends to use digital marketing to your advantage.
In this video, course leads Dr Panagiotis Sarantopoulos and Dr Dawn Holmes discuss what delegates can look forward to by joining this course, and the target audience.
Key Information
Fees:
£3,990
Duration:
4 days
Upcoming Sessions:
Closed group bookings only (minimum 15 people)
Delivery:
Face-to-face
Location:
Manchester
Diploma:
Key Information
Course topics
Over the duration of this four-day course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing.
You will explore how digital technologies have impacted the marketing strategy formulation process, delve into the role of multi-sided platforms in digital marketing ecosystems, and grow savvy on tried and tested digital marketing techniques such as online testing, website analytics, search engine marketing, search engine optimisation, and display advertising.
Firstly, you will be introduced to various of frameworks for digital marketing that will assist in establishing a context for the digital marketing strategy formulation process.
As a group, we will:
- Explore a variety of strategic frameworks for digital marketing
- Understand the difference between inbound and outbound marketing
- Learn to allocate budgets effectively among alternative digital marketing activities
You will then be presented to the role of multi-sided platforms in digital marketing ecosystems, where you will:
- Analyse the creation of value in platform as well as issues around growth and governance
- Discover the fast-growing nature of social media platforms and influencer marketing
- Explore sentiment analysis in social media to create optimal marketing strategies
Next, our focus will shift towards online testing and website analytics, with the aim of grasping their workings from a leadership viewpoint.
Together, online testing and website analytics can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts. Working closely within groups, you will:
- Realise the opportunities of digital experiments and identify the key steps when conducting online testing
- Recognise different sources of website traffic and audience segments
- Select key performance indicators for your organisation
We will then turn our attention to search engine marketing and display advertising, which can be effective for businesses looking to increase their online presence and attract new customers. Collaborating closely in teams, you will:
- Learn to promote websites by increasing their visibility in search engine result pages through paid advertising (PPC)
- Increase online visibility, credibility, and engagement and ultimately drive more and conversions and business success with search engine optimization (SEO)
- Reach targeted audiences with display advertising and evaluate its impact at different stages of the customer journey
Finally, we will draw together the key themes of the course and how to implement them within your organisation.
There will be a networking drinks reception on evening one where you will get to know your course colleagues. There will also be a course dinner on evening three, offering the opportunity for your class to come together with a wider cohort of short-course learners to expand your networking opportunities.
How you learn
Delivered face-to-face at Alliance Manchester Business School’s Executive Education centre, this course involves a range of interactive learning styles that connect theory with practice which ensures delegates finish the course with applied, up to date knowledge of digital marketing.
Throughout the course, you will hear from leading industry experts, network with a variety of business leaders and work with other delegates to apply core aspects of the course to your organisation.
During your time on this course, you will gain several stand-out learning experiences, including:
Applied Learning - A learning environment created by the course facilitator that draws on the experience and input of your course peers.
Knowledge Transfer - A steady stream of feedback from participating peers with diverse business backgrounds to help build your leadership skills.
Reflection - A rare time-out to contemplate your own digital marketing capabilities and challenges while engaging with our world-class experts in the marketing field.
Network Expansion - An expanding professional network drawn from your peers.
Personal Growth - An expanding self-awareness of your own marketing competencies and how they can be honed.
Behavioural Change - An adoption of new rationales and mindsets that improve your managerial skills.
How you and your organisation benefits
- Gain a strategic understanding of digital marketing and how it fits into your broader marketing strategies
- Discover the key platforms to implement within your organisation to optimise ways of working
- Learn how to leverage web analytics and online testing to strengthen your existing strategies
- Understand the language and insights of your marketing team and build your confidence when having senior-level marketing conversations
- Gain expert insights through real-world case studies and industry speakers
- Become a member of the AMBS Executive Education Network and benefit from top-class speaker events, regular updates, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
Who should attend
This course is for business professionals with a keen interest in learning more about the nuances of digital marketing.
Whether you are responsible for implementing digital marketing plans or an executive interested in cultivating a strategic understanding of digital marketing, this course will enable you to return to your organisation with an enhanced understanding of all things digital.
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