Marketing: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134132259
Author: Armstrong
Publisher: PEARSON
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To think critically about: The use of social media to market the products and services of a company.
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Social media marketing is internet marketing, which uses social networking websites as a tool of marketing. The aim is to help a company increase its brand exposure and to reach the customer faster.
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To evaluate: The company’s customer engagement.
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