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ABSTRACT
Past research suggests that in order to commercialize new products successfully, firms should assimilate a range of innovative techniques and technological inputs into novel combinations, to exploit market opportunities afforded by the environment, and ensure that these new products effectively meet the needs of the market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII
DECLARATIONIII
ABSTRACTIV
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1
Background to the study1
Rationale1
Aims and objectives2
Research Questions2
Significance of the study2
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4
Introduction4
Social Media Marketing5
Innovative Marketing Knowledge10
Internet tools12
Web page13
Virtual Communities14
Forums15
Blog16
Firm revenues16
Forms of Innovative marketing18
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)18
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY19
Research Design19
Data Analysis20
Literature Search21
Definition of Qualitative Research21
Literature Selection Criteria21
Search Technique21
Theoretical Framework22
Ethical Concerns22
Overview of the survey22
Philosophical Framework or Paradigm23
Rationale for a Qualitative Study27
Difference28
Sample29
Role of the Researcher30
Reliability/Dependability30
Quality and Verification32
Reliability/Dependability33
Validity35
Limitations of the study37
CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS40
Social Media Marketing (Smm)40
Position in Search Engines43
Pay per Click44
Direct Mail Marketing45
Viral Marketing46
Article Marketing47
Web Copywriting47
Technological Marketing48
Potential strengths of Digital Marketing50
Advantages of being in cyberspace59
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION61
REFERENCES63
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background to the study
Innovation is the jurisdiction of a sustainable business. Marketing plays a role: identify opportunities, select and validate the project, set the launch strategy. This training in marketing innovation is to structure a complex process to maximize its chances of success. The innovative marketing tools enable businesses to not only have greater visibility in the market, but also to reach target users reach by traditional media. Thus, while the Web allows companies to expand the number of potential customers, the other offers the possibility to reach specific market niches. Small and medium-sized enterprises, due to their dimensions and their highly specialized niche have the opportunity to create strong relationships and loyalty with its customers.
Rationale
In this contemporary world of burgeoning technology and advancement in businesses due to global presence, it had become hard for people to distinguish themselves from others and it has become exceedingly challenging to reach their professional goals. With the rise of social media and the change in communication, businesses are making the best of the technology in enhancing their brands. In this regard, the role of social media is an extremely effective tool for personal and business. This innovative marketing is doing wonders for a number of businesses across the globe and everyone is making the most out of this innovation. Since, this is a topic of great interest to contemporary entrepreneurs and researchers, this study would investigate into the said topic.
Aims and objectives
This research has the following aims and objectives:
To understand the concept of innovative marketing;