Digital Marketing Institute
An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy

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Digital Marketing Institute

An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy

Cathal Melinn

Instructor: Cathal Melinn

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how digital technologies, social media, and AI are reshaping communication and interactions in the digital marketplace.

  • Gain skills in budget planning, measuring ROI, and setting clear objectives and KPIs to ensure campaign success.

  • Explore customer journey mapping, customer experience (CX) optimization, and the importance of an agile approach in marketing strategies.

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April 2025

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14 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

This module describes the opportunities provided by digital technologies, and explores how digital is disrupting the way that individuals, organizations, and businesses communicate and interact. It examines the impacts of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), and the growing power of the consumer in the digital marketplace. It introduces the core concepts, principles, and purpose of digital marketing, and the different digital media, channels, and tactics used in a digital strategy to drive a campaign. Finally, it explores the role of the the buyer’s journey in engaging an audience effectively.

What's included

12 videos9 readings5 assignments5 discussion prompts1 plugin

This module begins by explaining how to develop an effective budget plan and measure the ROI for digital activities. Next, it discusses the key research activities to undertake to guide channel selection and messaging. Finally, it covers how to set clear and actionable objectives and measurable KPIs.

What's included

16 videos10 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts4 plugins

This module begins by identifying the role of the customer journey and customer experience (CX) in marketing strategies. You will then explore the principles of an omnichannel strategy and the importance of aligning marketing channels with strategies. Finally, the module concludes by exploring the benefits of developing an agile mindset in the workplace.

What's included

10 videos6 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts2 plugins

Instructor

Cathal Melinn
Digital Marketing Institute
10 Courses101,446 learners

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