Digital and Social Media Marketing: Exploring the Latest Trends, Strategies, and Best Practices for Business Growth and Customer Engagement

Authors

  • Nasika Lakshmi

Abstract

Digital and social media marketing have become essential components of modern business strategy, with companies of all sizes and industries leveraging these channels to engage with customers, drive brand awareness, and grow their businesses. Digital and social media have revolutionized the way businesses interact with customers and promote their products and services. In recent years, the use of these channels has grown exponentially, and businesses of all sizes and industries are now investing heavily in digital and social media marketing to achieve their business goals. Additionally, the study also highlights the significance of customer engagement in digital and social media marketing, and how businesses can leverage these channels to build strong relationships with their customers. Key trends in digital and social media marketing include the increased use of video content, the rise of influencer marketing, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in marketing automation. However, businesses face various challenges in implementing digital and social media marketing strategies, such as keeping up with the latest trends and technologies, creating engaging content, measuring ROI, and dealing with negative feedback and reviews. could also discuss the potential benefits of effective digital and social media marketing, such as increased brand awareness, customer loyalty, and sales growth. It could also highlight the potential risks associated with digital and social media marketing, such as privacy concerns, data breaches, and cyber-attacks, and how businesses can mitigate these risks through effective security measures and risk management strategies. study can inform future research and practice in this area, and provide guidance to businesses seeking to develop and implement effective digital and social media marketing strategies.

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Published

2023-04-20

How to Cite

Nasika Lakshmi. (2023). Digital and Social Media Marketing: Exploring the Latest Trends, Strategies, and Best Practices for Business Growth and Customer Engagement. NOLEGEIN-Journal of Business Ethics , Ethos &Amp; CSR, 5(2), 10–19. Retrieved from https://mbajournals.in/index.php/JoBEC/article/view/1003