D378 Content Flashcards - Lesson 1.1:
Digital Marketing and Digital Marketing
Strategy Questions and Correct Answers
Q: What are the key advantages of digital marketing Ans: A:
Digital marketing allows organizations to reach a large audience,
target potential customers, scale campaigns quickly, market cost-
effectively, and track return on investment (ROI)
Q: How does digital marketing facilitate personalized customer
engagement Ans: A: Through pay-per-click advertising,
techniques like retargeting and marketing automation allow for
more personalized attention, improving customer engagement and
click-through rates
Q: What role does social media play in digital marketing Ans: A:
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter help
build brand awareness, trust, and customer relationships
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Q: How can search engine optimization (SEO) benefit a business
Ans: A: SEO can position a product, service, or brand higher in
Google search results, increasing visibility and potential customer
traffic
Q: What is the benefit of mobile marketing in digital marketing
strategies Ans: A: Mobile marketing allows organizations to reach
customers in their most native environment, on their mobile
devices, where they are more likely to engage with the content
Q: What is one of the major strengths of digital marketing Ans: A:
Digital marketing allows for continuous monitoring and
measurement, enabling businesses to adapt and refine their
strategies based on performance data
Q: Why is creating a digital marketing strategy important for
organizations Ans: A: It helps define what the organization aims
to achieve—whether it's increasing awareness, engagement, or
driving new business—and clarifies direction and focus for
marketing efforts
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Q: What does a written digital marketing plan ensure within an
organization Ans: A: A written digital marketing plan ensures
alignment across all departments and stakeholders, providing a
clear vision and direction for the organization's digital marketing
efforts
Q: What is the purpose of a mission statement in strategic
planning Ans: A: A mission statement defines the organization's
purpose, helping align the organization's efforts with long-term
objectives and customer-centric goals
Q: What are the key questions that a mission statement should
address Ans: A: 1. Who are the organization's customers? 2. What
value does the organization provide to these customers? 3. How
does the organization create this value? 4. What is the
organization's reason for existence
Q: What is the relationship between mission statements, goals, and
strategy in strategic planning? Ans: A: The mission defines the
organization's purpose, goals identify what the organization wants
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to accomplish, and the strategy outlines how to achieve those
goals
Q: What is the purpose of strategy formulation in the strategic
planning process Ans: A: Strategy formulation helps managers
develop plans to capitalize on opportunities, address threats,
exploit strengths, and mitigate weaknesses to achieve the
organization's goals
Q: What areas are typically covered in a strategic business plan
Ans: A: A strategic business plan includes plans for production,
marketing, finance, facilities, human resources, and contingencies
to guide the overall direction of the business
Q: How does strategic business planning relate to marketing Ans:
A: While marketing is a key component, strategic business
planning also encompasses production, finance, facilities, human
resources, and other business areas to ensure overall alignment
and direction
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