The Number 1 Technique Used by Every Successful Business
It is estimated by the European Union that there are over 26 million active businesses across their 28 member states, and in America, that number is estimated to be something more like 28 million businesses in 2018. On a global scale, the emergence of a strong digital culture, fuelled by social media and global e-commerce sites such as Alibaba, eBay and Amazon, has undeniably increased the amount of competition that domestically owned and operated businesses face. Thus, business owners can actively differentiate their goods and services through utilising this one effective technique…
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DIGITAL MARKETING
And yes, I know that I am stating the obvious – the notion of marketing is nothing new. After all, it has been common practice for businesses since the second half of the 18th century. But stick with me for a moment… It is estimated that in 2018, 2 million businesses will be operating in Australia. Of these 2 million, over 35% have no digital or online marketing presence. Such a high percentage is extremely alarming, given that businesses that maintaining an online presence will on average, generate a 20% increase in revenue, as well as a growth in customer loyalty. Yet research suggests that 43% of businesses that do actually utilise digital marketing, do not believe that their marketing campaign is as effective as it could be. Thus, digital marketing has become an increasingly powerful tool in the global business environment, that has already started to replace traditional marketing channels. Therefore, it has never been a more important time to invest in your business’s digital marketing strategy.The success of social media
Social media has undeniably become one of the most influential marketing tools of the 20th century. Just look at the ‘celebrities’ of today.
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Companies that became successful thanks to digital marketing.
In a hugely competitive business environment, digital marketing has been extremely successful in creating fast-growing brands that are recognised in every household. For example, Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Yet it was not until 2007 when the first iPhone model was released that sales began to explode.
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