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Digital Marketing Strategy

MRKT 623-ONS-Spring23-13
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University Canada West
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
M. Yalcin Parmaksiz
M. Yalcin Parmaksiz
Faculty Member
(14)
6
Timeline
  • April 28, 2023
    Experience start
  • May 18, 2023
    Group Project Proposal
  • June 13, 2023
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Any industries
Categories
Advertising Digital marketing Search engine optimization Social media marketing Media
Skills
digital marketing competitive analysis sales & marketing business consulting marketing strategy
Learner goals and capabilities

This semester students working in groups of 5 to 6 will apply their knowledge in digital marketing to help your organization develop a digital marketing campaign, develop a strategic digital marketing plan, or solve a current digital marketing challenge. Students explore proven practical examples of strategy selection, implementation, and management, and how competitive advantage is created and leveraged over time and distance in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and practice.

Learners
Graduate
Any level
45 learners
Project
10 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 8
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Students will submit a detailed report (Digital Marketing Plan) including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations.

Students will also submit a pdf slide deck summarizing their key findings and recommendations to share with your employees.

10-15 minute presentation of key findings and recommendations.

Project timeline
  • April 28, 2023
    Experience start
  • May 18, 2023
    Group Project Proposal
  • June 13, 2023
    Experience end
Project Examples

Working in groups of 5/6, MBA-level students will develop a Digital Marketing Plan to drive online traffic, customer leads and/or online sales. Within the project deliverables, they complete audits on the business' current website analytics, SEO and social media presence. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Situation / Competitive Analysis
  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Digital marketing tactics, including SEO plan, PPC campaign plan, e-mail marketing plan, social media marketing campaign plan, content calendar, etc. (depending on client's needs)
  • Web analytics, evaluation and control of the digital marketing plan

The Digital Marketing Plan should outline the digital strategy and tactics for your company, including all or some of the following sections:

  • Introduction and Company Background
  • Situation Analysis
  • Objectives
  • Strategic decisions
  • Digital Marketing Tactics
  • Implementation/ action plan
  • Conclusion
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Available to attend the students’ digital marketing plan online presentation during the final week of the course as well as to provide feedback to the instructor and students. Assess and judge the "top" student project and provide a letter of recommendation or LinkedIn recommendation for each student in the top group. (Student chooses LinkedIn or letter)

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course. Attend a kickoff class online meeting to tell students about your company and your goals for the project before the first milestone (second or third week).

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions (The best is to be able to attend a weekly/bi-weekly office hour with the students about 15 min per team)