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Chapter 2 - Elements of Marketing Strategy; Planning; and Competition by marketingmanagement4e
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The Potential Ban of TikTok: What It Means for Brands’ Marketing Plans

In recent years, TikTok has revolutionized the social media landscape, capturing the attention of billions worldwide with its short-form video format and vibrant community. For brands, TikTok has become an integral part of marketing strategies, offering unprecedented opportunities for engagement, creativity, and audience reach. However, with the looming threat of a potential ban on TikTok in certain regions, brands may be left wondering about the implications for their marketing plans [4]. TikTok has also been urging members of their community to put a stop to this ban [3].

Chapter 2 - Elements of Marketing Strategy; Planning; and Competition by marketingmanagement4e
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Influencer Marketing Completely Changes Brands

In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, the rise of digital platforms has completely revolutionized the way brands engage with their audience. The days of traditional advertising dominating the market are gone; now, it’s all about digital marketing strategies that seamlessly integrate into consumers’ online experiences. From social media influencers to viral TikTok trends, the digital sphere has become a platform for brands to connect, engage, and thrive [4].

Chapter 13: Promotion Essentials: Digital and Social Media Marketing by marketingmanagement4e
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To Rent or Not to Rent: A Deep Dive into Airbnb

Airbnb’s current market situation could mark a turning point in the future of the company, placing its marketers in a critical influential position. At the beginning of September 2023, New York City’s Local Law 18 came into effect, enforcing stricter regulations on short-term rental properties in order to improve short-term housing in the city. For rental companies like Airbnb, however, this poses a serious inventory challenge amidst an industry already in flux with falling home prices and rising mortgage rates.

Chapter 1 - Marketing in Today's Business Milieu by marketingmanagement4e
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Staying Relevant Amidst an Ever Changing Market

For marketers, there is one important question that is constantly on their minds: how do we stay relevant?Relevancy is paramount to a company’s success. If an organization is no longer relevant, it is no longer on the forefront of consumer’s minds. In today’s competitive business environment, customers can only realistically choose between so many options.

Chapter 1 - Marketing in Today's Business Milieu by marketingmanagement4e
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The Evolution of Summer Blockbusters’ Marketing Strategy

Summer has always been an important season for the entertainment industry, specifically in regard to movies. The summer box office season, which begins in May and lasts through early September, sees the highest number of blockbuster movies be released into movie theaters, as all major studios strategically send the movies that they think will draw the highest number of people to theaters and, therefore, gross the most money. These summer blockbusters tend to rely on some form of recognizable namesake to draw viewers; for example, the name of an A-list actor starring in the cast, the name of the movie being associated with a successful or nostalgic franchise, or the name of the studio being enough to draw fans of that brand to see their newest work.

Chapter 13 - Promotion Essentials: Digital and Social Media Marketing by marketingmanagement4e
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Curiosity Marketing: What You Don’t Know Will Kill You

Curiosity marketing is related to scarcity marketing. It’s about leaving your audience wanting more – so much so that they perform a desired action. That action might be signing up for a newsletter, clicking a link to view your content, or even making a purchase. Marketers create curiosity in their audiences by creating a gap between what consumers know and what they want to know. They do this by providing information in small bits to maintain interest.