MN5612 Describe the brand’s history, values, and market positioning. Use frameworks like PESTLE and Business Model Canva for analysis

MSc Digital Marketing

MN5612 Digital Marketing Strategy – Spring Term 2024-2025

School of Business and Management, Department of Marketing

Module Leader: Dr. Anabel Gutierrez

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Feedback Hours: Online, by appointment

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Module Introduction

This module introduces the core concepts of digital marketing strategies, focusing on developing and assessing these strategies at the micro and macro levels. Students will explore frameworks, tools, and trends in digital marketing, considering the evolving impacts of consumer behavior, corporate dynamics, and societal changes over time.


Learning Outcomes

  • ✅ Demonstrate a working knowledge of digital marketing strategies, methods, and practices.
  • ✅ Critically evaluate the impact of the digital marketing environment on strategic marketing management.
  • ✅ Analyse micro and macro environments to evaluate digital marketing strategies.
  • ✅ Connect theoretical frameworks to societal contexts and issues in analytic, critical, and creative ways.

Course Readings

Core Textbook: Chaffey, D., & Ellis-Chadwick, F. (2022). *Digital Marketing*. Eighth Edition, Pearson.

Additional Readings:

  • Chaffey, D., & Smith, P.R. (2023). *Digital Marketing Excellence*. Sixth Edition, Routledge.
  • Crestodina, A. (2019). *Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing*. Fifth Edition, Orbit Media Studio.

For a comprehensive list, visit the Online Reading List.


1. Session Plan

Session Topics Activities
1
09-10-24
  • Digital Marketing Fundamentals
  • Online Marketplace Analysis: Micro-environment
  • The Digital Macro-environment
Activity: Brand Selection
2
16-10-24
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Branding and Marketing Mix
Activity: Harvard Business Simulation
3
23-10-24
  • Campaign Planning for Digital Media
  • Marketing Communications Using Digital Media
Guest Speaker: Adrian Kingwell (Mezzo Labs)

Assessment Details

Your final grade is based on two components:

  • Group Report: PowerPoint presentation (20%)
  • Individual Report: Digital Marketing Plan (80%)
Assessment Topic Length/Format Weighting Deadline
Individual Report Digital Marketing Plan 3000 words 80% 11/11/24

Assignment Tasks

  1. Brand Overview: Describe the brand’s history, values, and market positioning. (Approx. 300 words)
  2. Micro and Macro Environment: Use frameworks like PESTLE and Business Model Canva for analysis.
  3. Digital Marketing Plan: Include SMART objectives, strategies (SEO, SEM, Social Media, etc.), and a promotional plan.
  4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Propose tools and methods to measure success.