Digital Marketing Strategy
This capstone-level course integrates all digital channels into a cohesive, high-performance machine. Students will move beyond tactical execution to strategic planning, learning how to build “Full-Funnel” marketing ecosystems. The curriculum covers the customer journey, the synergy between SEO, SEM, and Social, and the advanced analytics required to optimize budget allocation across channels.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Construct comprehensive "Full-Funnel" marketing strategies (Awareness to Retention)
- Integrate Paid, Owned, and Earned Media (POEM framework)
- Develop Customer Journeys and sophisticated Buyer Personas
- Master Search Engine Marketing (SEO & PPC) integration
- Utilize CRM and Marketing Automation tools (HubSpot/Mailchimp) for lead nurturing
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01The Digital Landscape: POEM Framework
- 02Developing Buyer Personas & Empathy Maps
- 03The Marketing Funnel: Top, Middle, Bottom
- 04SEO Strategy: Technical vs. Content
- 05SEM & PPC: Google Ads Strategy
- 06Social Media Integration: Organic + Paid
- 07Data Analytics: GA4 & Tag Manager
- 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
- 09Email Marketing & Automation Flows
- 10Content Marketing Strategy (Inbound)
- 11Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
- 12CRM Integration & Lead Nurturing
- 13Affiliate & Partnership Marketing
- 14Attribution Models: First Click vs. Last Click
- 15Future Trends: AI & Voice Search
- 16Final Project: The Integrated Digital Strategy
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Final Project: The Integrated Digital Strategy
Recommended reading
- Digital Marketing Strategy: An Integrated Approach to Online Marketing by Simon Kingsnorth
- Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital by Philip Kotler
- Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
- Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
- Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis
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