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 * Interactive Marketing **


 * MKT0018/01 **

Summer, 2011
 * Through theoretical investigation, practical implementation, and case analysis, students develop the skills and strategies that are necessary for effective marketing via electronic media. With particular emphasis on Internet-based media, topics include developing an online corporate identity, online market research, interactive and database website strategies, creating and maintaining website content, proactive marketing tactics, analysis of website statistics, measuring online marketing results, and the development of a strategic Internet marketing plan. **


 * MKT0018/01 Interactive Marketing addresses digital marketing strategies including: web, search, social, email, online video and mobile marketing. Students examine unique strengths of digital marketing components, helping students generate innovative approaches to engage, motivate, and inspire buyer brand participation. Students who completed this course s hould be able to:**


 * -Demonstrate the impact digital communications makes on the brand, consumer and competition**
 * -Identify the types of behavior a consumer may exhibit in response to digital tactics**
 * -Develop a digital marketing strategy to determine a digital course of action**
 * -Learn to justify digital promotion decisions and budgeting**
 * -Learn how to best measure the results of digital strategy for revenue generating sales leads, conversions, repeat business and marketing ROI**
 * -Examine the impact digital will have on the future**

CLASS SCHEDULE** -Assess competitive set (5) -This Week in Digital - Puruse Mashable.com for the week's digital innovations Digital Metrics/Web Analytics Digital Creative Brief Website vs Facebook || Ch. 2, 3 || Course Project: Employing Digital Research Course Project: Competitive Analysis and Positioning Map -Begin reviewing Laredo Group Digital Glossary Social Media || Ch. 4, 5 || -Assignment Due: Digital Creative Brief For class 4 complete the reading assignment. Turn in to me in our next class a 2 page write-up of your three top competitors and one non direct competitor (outside your industry). Please include in your brief a digital SWOT analysis of your brand. (SWOT: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) || Acquisition & Retention || Ch. 6, 7 || =====Study for the Exam=====
 * == **Date** == || == **Class Topics** == || == **Reading** == || == Assignments for Next Class == ||
 * Class 1, May 12 || IntroductionsGo Over Syllabus and CourseOverview of StrategicInternet Marketing || Ch. 1 || -Select your Case Study/Brand and assess its web properties
 * Purchase the Book
 * Reach Chapters 1 and 2 (and read beyond that if you have time).
 * Begin reviewing the Interactive Marketing Glossary found at:
 * __http://baruchinteractivemarketing.wikispaces.com/Extra+Reading __
 * I would suggest downloading it and saving it to your desktop or printing it out
 * Solidify your brand and come into class 2 having chosen it and having reviewed its website, etc.
 * Walk into class 2 with five competitors of your brand listed out on a piece of paper ||
 * Class 2, May 19 || Framing, Marketing Strategy, Web Brand Ecosystem,
 * Complete the reading assignment in the textbook through Chapter 5
 * Come to class with a list of your top 5 brand competitors and begin to be able to discuss what the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors are and how you will capitalize on each to strategically digitally engage your target audience to either steal customers from competitors or build a strategy that reaches an entirely new customer segment
 * Review the Laredo Group Interactive Glossary Terms
 * __http://baruchinteractivemarketing.wikispaces.com/Suggested+Reading __
 * Complete and hand in a Creative Brief for your brand (1-2 pages)
 * In the creative brief, begin to concept how you will strategically engage your target audience online through digital marketing (on a high level) as well as any creative ideas to coincide with your digital strategy (e.g. Old Spice used online video + humorous creative approach)
 * We will continue in class to review tactical steps vs various digital means
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Brief Template is found here: __<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ee; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">http://baruchinteractivemarketing.wikispaces.com/Resources __ ||
 * Class 3, May 26 || Customer Experience, Customer Interface
 * Class 4, June 2 || Customer Relationships & Product, The Digital Media Plan

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|| Search Engine Marketing (SEO/SEM) ||  || - http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/09/a-comprehensive-website-planning-guide/ What is a website wireframe? Read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website_wireframe Develop a one page website wireframe for your brand or product home page and hand it in to me (If the software does not work for you, try doing one by hand). Use: Balsami q @http://balsamiq.com/products/mockups *click on "Try Web Demo" Using the following keyword insights tools, develop 20 -40 keywords which are high priority for your brand to bid on in the paid search engines. Give reasons/brief rationale why. http://www.google.com/trends @http://www.google.com/insights/search/ @https://adwords.google.com/o/Targeting/Explorer?__u=1000000000&__c=1000000000&ideaRequestType=KEYWORD_IDEAS || 1) Read book through Chapter 12 2) Review on wikipedia, the definition of "Digital Strategy" @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_strategy 3) Develop a Mobile Marketing Strategy for your product Read: @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_marketing Based on our last class, please turn in a 1-2 page synopsis of a mobile strategy you will use to connect with your customers to gain brand mindshare and sell product. 4) Begin to concept a "Digital Contact Strategy Map" - I will speak to this in our next lecture Class Wiki: http://baruchinteractivemarketing.wikispaces.com/ || Social Media, YouTube, Viral Video, Affiliate Networks || Ch 11, 12 || Assignment for Class 8 For our next class: 1) Hand in a one page "Digital Contact Strategy Map" or chart(see below for reference) where you begin to assess which digital vehicles (email, website, banners, SEM, SEO, mobile, apps) and programs you will use for your marketing campaign and why (in terms of ROI, cost, usage penetration of your target audience) [] 2) Hand in a one-page email marketing strategy for your brand/product See: [] [] http://www.email-marketing-reports.com/iland/2008/10/new-email-marketing-22-ways-to-build.html Overall & for your final presentation (on Class 9 or 10) -Use statistics and facts as found in the "Social Media Revolution" video to support your choice of different social media vehicles. [] -Are you using Mashable.com? Forrester's POST METHOD [] [] || -Complete book reading entirely -Prepare Final Presentation || The Digital Future CLASS OVERALL REVIEW || Ch 15, 16 || Assignment for Class 10 -FINAL PRESENTATIONS -PREPARE FOR FINAL EXAM || -FINAL PRESENTATIONS ||
 * Class 5, June 9 || **FIRST EXAM** (chapters 1-5)
 * __ Read: How to Plan a Website __**
 * __ Develop a Website Wireframe __**
 * __Search Engine Marketing Keyword Strategy__**
 * Class 6, June 16 || Pricing, Communications, Community, Email Marketing & Mobile Marketing || Ch. 8, 9, 10 || Assignment For Class 7:
 * Class 7, June 23 || Distribution & Branding;
 * Class 8, June 30 || Digital Marketing Plan Strategy || Ch. 13, 14 || Assignment for Class 9
 * Class 9, July 7 || Customer Information Systems & Distribution
 * Class 10, July 14 || Final Presentations & Exam || FINAL EXAM || -FINAL EXAM (1.5-2 HOURS)

Course Syllabus Course #: MKT0018/01 Course Name: Interactive Marketing ||

1 Bernard Baruch Way New York, NY 10010 646-312-5000 ||
 * =Course Information= ||
 * = Prerequisites = || N/A ||
 * = Required permissions = || Registered ||
 * = Classroom location = || 1 ||
 * = Meeting days = || Thursdays ||
 * = Class hours = || 6:30-9:00 PM ||
 * = Department location = || Room 116
 * = Web page = || http://caps.baruch.cuny.edu ||
 * =Instructor information= ||
 * = Instructor Name = || Robb Hecht ||
 * = Contact Phone Number (Optional) = || 917-257-3523 ||
 * = E-mail address = || robb.hecht@gmail.com ||
 * =Alternate contacts= ||
 * = Department phone number = || 646-312-5000 ||
 * = Emergency phone number = || 646-312-3333 ||
 * = Department FAX = || 646-312-5101 ||

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=Continuing and Professional Studies School Policies=

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 * = Attendance Policy = || Attendance is mandatory for international students. Each student must attend all scheduled classes. Any Contemporary American Business Practices (CABP) student who has more than two absences in a class or any full-time ESL student who misses more than 20% of scheduled sessions will fail that class for the term. ||
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 * = Plagiarism = || Plagiarism occurs when you claim to be the originator or producer of words, opinions, facts, or number that belong to an author whose work you found online or in a book, magazine, or newspaper. Any student caught plagiarizing will immediately fail the course and will be referred to the College for further disciplinary action. ||
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|||| =Course Description/Objectives=

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**Student Learning Outcomes:** **1.** To develop a general framework for the design and implementation of an Internet marketing program. **2.** To understand the role and integration of an Internet marketing program within the overall marketing mix of a company. **3.** To focus on best practices and tools utilized in designing and developing an Internet marketing program. **4.** To apply those understandings in real-world situations through case analysis and simulation exercises. || - Project - Tests - Homework - Class Participation - Attendance Total || 10% 50% 15% 20% 5% 100% || The following is a list of the official grades. Percentage equivalents are given to guide those who compute grades on the basis of 100%. || **Grade** || **Percentage Equivalent** ||
 * = Course description = || Through theoretical investigation, brainstorming, and case analysis, students develop the skills and strategies that are necessary for effective marketing via electronic media. A key "road-tested" framework of the 7-stage process to enable the design of successful Internet marketing strategies will be introduced. With particular emphasis on Internet-based media, topics include developing an online corporate identity, online market research, interactive and database website strategies, creating and maintaining website content, proactive marketing tactics, analysis of website statistics, measuring online marketing results, and the development of a strategic Internet marketing plan
 * = Grading Criteria =
 * =Continuing and Professional Studies Grading Policies=
 * A || 93.0 – 100.0 ||
 * A- || 90.0 – 92.9 ||
 * B+ || 87.1 – 89.9 ||
 * B || 83.0 – 87.0 ||
 * B- || 80.0 – 82.9 ||
 * C+ || 77.1 – 79.9 ||
 * C || 73.0 – 77.0 ||
 * C- || 70.0 – 72.9 ||
 * D+ || 67.1 – 69.9 ||
 * D || 60.0 – 67.0 ||
 * F || Below 60.0 ||  ||

It is not designed to keep a student from failing a course. A ”W” grade may be issued to a student up to the midpoint of the course, as long as no failing grades have been recorded. “W” grades are not applicable for international students who are studying on an F1/I-20 student visa, nor for students in the CABPs program. || § There must be documented and extenuating circumstances (such as health issues or a death in the family). § The student must have been attending class on a regular basis. § Both the instructor and the Program Director must approve the INC. § All course requirements must be completed __within 30 days__, after which the grade will change to an “F”. § If a student has missed a final exam and does not have a documented, extenuating circumstance, this does __not__ qualify for an INC, nor a make-up exam. The student receives a grade of “F” for the final exam. || Individual instructors determine course requirements and students’ final grade. Students will receive their grade results by email after completion of each course. Grades are not given out over the telephone.
 * W || Students who do not wish to continue in a class must complete a WITHDRAWAL REQUEST FORM in the main office. They will receive a grade of “W” in the course.
 * AUD || Students who do not wish to receive a grade in the class must complete an AUDIT REQUEST FORM in the main office. The form must be submitted to the Program Director **prior to the third class meeting**. A course taken on an AUD basis may NOT be used to satisfy the requirements of a certificate program. ||
 * Pass/Fail || Students who wish to be graded on a Pass/Fail basis must complete a PASS/FAIL REQUEST FORM in the main office. The form must be submitted to the Program Director **prior to the third class meeting**. This course may NOT be used to satisfy the requirements of a certificate program. Once granted, the Pass/Fail option is not reversible. The student must attend 80% of the classes and complete all course requirements in order to receive a “passing” grade. The following courses: Modern Languages, Personal Development, Seminars, Research Practicums, and Certified Financial Planning are always graded on a Pass/Fail basis. ||
 * INC || This grade may NOT be used in ESL classes. Students with a justifiable cause may request a grade of INC, subject to approval by both the instructor and the Program Director. The student must complete all remaining assignment(s) within 30 days after the last day of class or the INC grade will change to a grade of “F”. Final exams must be taken within seven days of the ending date of the course. The grade of INC is intended for students with medical or emergency issues which prevented them from completing the requirements of the course within the regular term. Conditions which justify an INC are as follows:
 * COMP || Awarded to students who have completed a preparation course, i.e. GMAT. ||
 * R || ESL Only: Course must be repeated until minimum proficiency is attained. Assigned to students in the ESL and Modern Languages courses only. ||

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=Required/Recommended Texts, Readings, Web Sites and Materials=

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[] || = Buy the textbook used online on Amazon = = http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Marketing-Building-Advantage-Networked/dp/0072538422/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304276310&sr=1-3 = || The course will consist of readings and discussion from texts and articles two examinations and case write-ups. There will also be a real world client project. All assignments must be typewritten and turned in at the beginning of the class on which they are due. Case write-up assignments are to be no more than two pages of double-spaced, cogent, and salient insight. No emailed or late assignments will be accepted. If an exam is missed by a student, a make-up exam will be allowed during the next exam period, which means the student will take both the missed and subsequent exams at the same time. If there is a question as to a specific assignment, ask before it is due – not understanding the assignment is not a reason for not completing it. ||
 * = Required reading = ||
 * = Title = || Internet Marketing, 2nd Edition. By Rafi Mohammed, Robert Fisher, Bernard Jaworski, and Gordon Paddison. McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN 0-07-253842-2. ||
 * = Author(s) = || By Rafi Mohammed, Robert Fisher, Bernard Jaworski, and Gordon Paddison. ||
 * = Edition = || 2nd Edition ||
 * = ISBN number = || ISBN 0-07-253842-2. ||
 * = Publisher = || McGraw-Hill/Irwin ||
 * Find the book on Amazon at:
 * = Required materials and supplies =
 * = Required materials and supplies = ||  ||
 * = Optional materials and supplies = || The class will utilize a variety of pedagogical techniques to foster a positive learning environment. To maximize learning, students **MUST** read the assigned material prior to class discussions. The ability to learn the material and grades will significantly depend on your understanding of the assigned readings. Class lectures will utilize a combination of the lecture method and the Socratic method of questioning to foster discussions.