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Real But Fictional: A Research Agenda Of Virtual Influencers For Brand Communications In Social Media Marketing, Lei Huang
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
With the rise of virtual influencers (VIs) and their impacts on influencer marketing, this paper proposes a future research paradigm on how to develop brand communication strategies through a novel understanding of VIs from both the consumer and company perspectives. Built on the parasocial interaction theory and the human brand theory, six propositions aim to provide research guidelines for influencer and social media marketing by leveraging the use of VIs in a brand-consumer relationship. The theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed.
Social Media Marketing, Tyra M. Burton
Social Media Marketing, Tyra M. Burton
KSU Distinguished Course Repository
This Social Media Marketing course explores the many realms of social media and includes case studies, discussions, interactive exercises as well as articles from the current literature. We will examine the changing role of social media in the promotional marketing mix, the role of the consumer in social media, online communities, how social media impacts both marketing and consumer lifestyles, how to measure the ROI of social media, and the metrics of social media.
Digital Marketing Science, Stephanie Cobian
Digital Marketing Science, Stephanie Cobian
Title III Professional Development Reports
Marketing involves implementing diverse strategies to promote products and services, strengthen market presence, and attain business success. It combines advertising expertise, sales proficiency, and efficient product delivery. While traditional channels like print, TV, and radio remain relevant, the internet has transformed marketing through digital approaches. Digital marketing utilizes websites, social media, search engines, and applications, enabling interactive communication and incorporating customer feedback. It revolutionizes how businesses engage with consumers in a two-way interaction.
Just Be Happy?: Investigating The Role Of Joy In Influencer Marketing Campaigns Within The Fitness Industry, Grace Gill
Just Be Happy?: Investigating The Role Of Joy In Influencer Marketing Campaigns Within The Fitness Industry, Grace Gill
Marketing Undergraduate Honors Theses
Influencer marketing has become exceedingly relevant with the rise of the digital age, difficulties of the attention economy, and successes of social media marketing. Clearly, influencer marketing can be advantageous for brands, however research is limited, and best practices are generalized. This particular research focuses on influencer marketing in the fitness industry and best practices for brands implementing fitness influencers. This paper specifically analyzes the emotion breakdown of fitness influencers’ content and the value of portraying joy through branded content to the success of these influencer marketing campaigns. Through comparing quantitative data collected from third-party platforms with data gathered through …
The Digital Engine Model: Lead Generation Through Applied Dcm Strategies, Kyle A. Huggins, John D. Hansen
The Digital Engine Model: Lead Generation Through Applied Dcm Strategies, Kyle A. Huggins, John D. Hansen
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
Digital Content Marketing (DCM) has become a primary tool for marketers in driving lead generation in today’s digital marketing world. Leading brands are creating and curating content in order to develop brand equity, connecting content to brand story and narrative. And while strong theoretical models of content marketing have been discussed in the marketing literature, like Hollebeek and Macky (2019), there is a dearth of understanding about the application and direct impact of organic digital content strategies on marketing directives. This paper investigates an applied model, called The Digital Engine, which provides instruction on proper digital content marketing instruction and …