A Critical Appraisal of Digital Marketing Methods in India - Systematic Literature Review

Authors

Nupur, Bajrang Yadav

Abstract

Internet is becoming more common among individuals, as digital channels continue to increase in volume and strength every year, more people spend time online and digital tools and sites play an increasingly important role in their lives. Internet has evolved from a specialized form to a multimedia platform with the introduction of easy-to-use browsers, revolutionizing businesses and indeed the relationship between marketer and customers. It has become an extremely effective communication tool because of its ubiquitous nature. Moreover, consumers' exploration through the internet for finding the greatest bargain from merchants across the world has led to the increased popularity of online marketing. The paper seeks to add to the existing body of knowledge and build a structured literature review in the field of online marketing communication. The paper presents a systematic review on the effectiveness of online marketing methods and provides a rationale for using various online marketing methods; develop a clear understanding of various online marketing methods and their relationship with each other. The findings reveal that the earliest forms of online marketing, including Email and Search Engine Marketing, are still highly relevant for modern business communication. In today's environment,companies are relying heavily on social media, Influencer, messenger marketing, etc., intending to attract customers, generate brand awareness and loyalty.

Social media is a great way to foster a personal relationship between a brand and its followers. With over 400 million users and 80 million posts per day, Instagram has become an essential social media marketing tool for all business. Yet, with frequent changing of social media use patterns and preferences, it can be challenging to assign the right strategy to the right social media platform. The purpose of this case study is to explore how Instagram can improve as a mobile app for businesses and consumers.The study begins by exploring the rise of multi-platform use. The study will also evaluate and compare major social channels in terms of consumer and brand preferences. The study will then analyze and provide insights on ways Instagram can improve as a marketing platform for businesses. Data collection is achieved through case study analysis as an empirical way to examine social media platforms. This study provides individuals and businesses engaged in social media a comparison of major social media platforms and provides insight into digital marketing strategies for Instagram and businesses alike. The application of these conclusions could increase the survival rate of new social media platforms and provide a better understanding of Instagram as a strategic tool for practitioners. The study is significant because this research widens contemporary assumptions about strategic thinking for social media mechanisms. Social network marketing is becoming a popular marketing strategy for many business people. Follow after the well-known social media network such as Facebook and Twitter, Instagram has joined in the trend in 2010 and provided another favorable marketing platform for marketers to interact with their customers. Instagram is a world-wide used social media network,which has been used as a marketing tool by many global business companies. It is a significant marketing tool that allows business communication to take place. Through Instagram, marketers are able to interact with their customers by sharing photos and videos and leaving comments as a way of sharing information; receiving comments and likes as ways of gaining feedback from customers. In this paper, discussion on how Instagram can be used as a marketing tool in social network marketing will be done.

Keywords

OnlineMarketingCommunication,SearchEngineMarketing,Social MediaMarketing Instagram,SocialNetworkMarketing,Marketing Tool,Businesses,Consumers

A Critical Appraisal of Digital Marketing Methods in India - Systematic Literature Review. Nupur, Bajrang Yadav. 2023. IJIRCT, Volume 9, Issue 3. Pages 1-12. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2305014