Abstract
This paper defines integrated marketing communications (IMC). The author points out the use of integrated marketing communications to help coordinate and add collaboration to marketing communications international marketing. The paper states that the overall purpose to increase revenues.

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"Nabisco, Inc. is an international manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and other premium food products with global revenues of ... billion. With three subsidiaries and employees in ... countries, integrated marketing communications IMC has become increasingly important for Nabisco to enhance its long-term relationships with customers instead of focusing on one-time transactions, As the Director of Sales Systems at Nabisco, Inc., Ray Paul maintains, "Using current messaging and collaboration technologies to ensure efficient customer and distributor-driven communication is an integral ingredient in ensuring we meet our customers needs.""

Tags:Nabisco, Integrate Marketing Communications (IMC), consumers, brands, retention and impression rates, sales, advertising, promotion, technology, collaboration

Abstract
Integrated marketing communication (IMC) represents the process of unifying all marketing activities of an organization, such as sales, promotions or advertising, in order to develop the best marketing campaign that would retrieve the best results. The author of this paper examines the development of the IMC concept and looks at its implementation in business today. The writer then attempts to evaluate the impact and success of the IMC concept by looking its implementation by a number of large companies.
The paper contains diagrams and tables.

Outline:
Abstract
Integrated Marketing Communication
Benefits of IMC
Barriers to IMC
Four P's and C's of Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications at Nike
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

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"All in all, Integrated Marketing Communication is the new trend in the business community and its importance and significance is expected to increase over the next few years. Basically, the IMC represents the multitude of managerial processes aimed at unifying the marketing strategies to better meet organizational goals. The Integrated Marketing Communication, through its integration of all marketing strategies, offers the answer to the initially posed question. As such, since the company stands better chances of achieving its organizational values through the implementation of the unified IMC, rather than the usage of the disparate traditional marketing strategies, than the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

Tags:micro, macro, economics, media, budget, communications, message, campaign, advertisement, product, customer, price

Abstract
The author of the paper contends that the rapid maturation and growth of integrated marketing communications (IMC) strategies is serving as the catalyst of greater integration across advertising, public relations, marketing, selling and service communications strategies. In the paper, the author evaluates the benefits and barriers of IMC campaigns within Nike and specifically the NikeID campaign. In addition, the writer discusses the issues of mass customization as they relate to the value chain Nike must rely on for the successful fulfillment of orders for tailored and customized shoes and accessories for customers. The author also looks at how IMC has become an integral part of the strategic plans of many organizations from a demand development and fulfillment perspective.
The paper contains two tables.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Assessing the Benefits of IMC Strategies
Dependence
Barriers to IMC Strategies
Summary
References

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"Just as broad integration and the ability to synchronize all marketing strategies within a given company is a major strength of a successfully implemented IMC strategy, the converse of this is often the case due to organizations' cultures lacking the commitment to change. Paradoxically the companies in the most need of attracting and retaining new customers often face the most difficult cultural transition to support any integrated activity, and this includes the development and execution of IMC strategies. The single biggest barrier to the development of successful IMC strategies are cultures in organizations that don't tolerate inter-departmental communication and information sharing, or the development of plans that require a shared common objective."

Tags:advertising, public relations, marketing selling service communications strategies customization campaigns customers

Abstract
This paper defines integrated marketing communications. The author describes the marketing mix for an integrated marketing communications effort for a virtual private network VPN . The paper details how each component of the IMC would be designed.

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"For the marketing of our VPN, we will employ an integrated marketing communications IMC approach to deliver a clear and consistent message to our target market. According to P. Griffith Lindell in "Lining up Your Marketing Ducks", Integrated Marketing Communications IMC starts by understanding the customer's dilemma. Then you can integrate all the marketing communications elements into a unified well-orchestrated campaign by developing a relevant umbrella theme that can accommodate all the various marketing communications tactics. Consistent with this philosophy, we have identified a working description of the ..."

Tags:marketing, IMC, advertising, relationship marketing, marketing mix

Abstract
The paper is three fold in its mission. Firstly it examines the writings of Ben Wightman's "Integrated Communications: Organization and Education" and his views of the state of the art of integrated communications (IC). Secondly, three other works are examined, by other distinguished authors in the field, to determine the amount of overlap, agreement, or disagreement they have with Wightman. Finally the paper examines, in short, the United States Department of State's latest "Domestic Intelligence Estimate, Indonesia." This determines whether or not the principles of integrated communications organizations can or should be integrated into their emerging, vast and varied economy.
Thesis Statement
"Integrated communications (IC): Organization and education" By, MR. Ben Wightman
The Public Relations Based Approach
Thomas Hunter's Five Step Model
Additional IMC Article Comparisons
Integrated Marketing Communications and Indonesia
Bibliography

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"Furthermore, Wightman makes the strong point that not many scholars have offered suggestions despite the conviction that organizational structure is one of the strongest hindrances to the successful implementation of IC within a corporation. He also states, admonishes is actually a better word, that students coming out of our colleges and universities are ill equipped to deal with these problems. These despite many having degrees, higher degrees, but have had little exposure to the situation in their respective schools."

Tags:technology, economy, Wightman, literature

Abstract
This paper explains that Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a present day marketing concept, which is devised to integrate all aspects of marketing communication, such as advertisement, sales promotion, public relations, internet and direct marketing, instead of developing and executing each area in isolation. The author points out that a fully IMC campaign was unveiled by Ford during the launching of 'Mercury', a North American brand of the company with the slogan "New Doors Opened", which featured the liveliness of the Mercury brand in the routine discoveries of modern life. The paper relates that Ford is delivering marketing communications to the Internet customers through Ford.com, the web portal of Ford Motors, (1) to buyers facilitating the consumers to buy and configure their vehicles, (2) to dealers by assisting in the growth of relationship between the customer and local dealers and (3) to Ford owners connection as a method of cultivating customer relationship.

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"Ford Motor Company with global sales exceeding $170 billion is steadfastly positioned as one of the biggest makers of cars and trucks, with a sale of nearly 7 million vehicles across the world. The intricacies of running businesses spanning across continents, in multiple languages and across several time-zones make crucial challenges for Ford. The entire workforce of the company is geared towards the upkeep of high-profile brands who take part in the routine business of designing new products, providing a solution to the distribution issues and coordinating the marketing exercises and advertisement programs. Being a company of international stature focused on providing superior values to its customer, the Ford management team is all the time determined to improve the manner in which it designs and delivers products to its global customer base."

Tags:mercury, promotion, ford.com, fusion, yahoo

Abstract
The paper provides an introduction to the Nintendo organization, an assessment of Nintendo's marketing strategy and an assessment of Nintendo's IMC strategies specifically with the Nintendo Wii. The paper looks at the promotional tools the company uses and offers a series of recommendations for future growth of the Wii brand through the use of IMC strategies. The paper highlights how Nintendo took a significant risk when they decided to move the Wii brand away from their corporate identity, however, this risk has shown significant success globally as the Wii has revolutionized the video game industry. This paper also points out that Nintendo has been able to successfully translate features of a product into an experience that is now the essence of their marketing and branding messages. The paper includes color graphs and tables, as well as appendices with tables.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction to Nintendo
Company Marketing Philosophy
Situation Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Nintendo Wii Marketing Communications
Conclusion and Recommendations

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"Nintendo is a world leader in the development, marketing, promotion of gaming consoles and game software and interactive gaming programs that can also be used over the Internet. The core activity areas of the company are manufacturing and marketing hardware and software for its video game systems, and in addition to producing a line of playing cards, Japanese Karuta games and ancillary products. Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan and has marketing and operations centers in Europe, Japan, and the United States. As of the end of 2008, Nintendo employed approximately 4,059 people worldwide. As of the close of FY 2008 the company had achieved the majority of its revenue out of the United States (36.5%) followed by Japan (34.2%) followed by Europe (27.6%) with the remainder from online global sales and licensing revenue from the 23 partnerships and alliances the company has, according to Nintendo Investor Relations (2009)."

Tags:brand, consumers, positioning, identity, advertising

Abstract
This paper examines the use of integrated marketing communications (IMC) in today's marketing environment. The writer looks at the whole concept of marketing. The writer discusses how marketing has changed over the past 100 years. This article contrasts IMC with the marketing mix. In this paper, the writer examines the use of IMC at three different companies.

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"Marketing communications is not a new concept and indeed has even been cited as being most effective when it encompasses both internal and external communications. However, attention has been increasingly focused on the concept of integrated marketing communications (IMC). IMC is based on the principle that marketing communications encompasses far more than just advertising and promotions. IMC includes traditional communications with customers, vendors and other stakeholders in an organization and should include a component for measuring the effectiveness of marketing in ... "

Tags:IMC, integrated marketing communications, marketing mix, Coca-Cola, Kodak, FedEx, Union Rescue Mission

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The paper provides a definition of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and how it has been used by the U.S.-based company FedEx in growing its FedEx Office business units in China and South Korea. The paper examines the four stages of IMC development used by FedEx and examines the similarities and differences between FedEx's IMC strategies. The paper highlights how the marketers at FedEx Office understand their target market and have taken steps over the years to communicate their message in innovative ways that have helped fuel the company's growth in these two Asian countries. This paper contains tables and a figure.

Outline:
Introduction
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Following the launch of ten new outlets over the past 2 years and its 25th service center in South Korea in early 2009, FedEx Office promoted its growing presence by providing a sponsoring its second "FedEx English Camp" to help its South Korean customers improve their fluency in the English language; in addition, the company sponsors a well publicized Junior Achievement trading challenge competition wherein competitors seek to develop the best performing stock portfolio in a "what-if" scenario (FedEx Korea, 2009). Recognizing the potential of an online presence in South Korea, FedEx Office has provided a wide range of services for its customers that specifically target students who will likely be among the top users of its products and services. The company's Web site features both Korean and English languages with a series of "how-to" articles and student-related publications, and FedEx Office also offers students in South Korea a significant discount on all of their services simply by showing a student identification card (FedEx Korea, 2009). Finally, the company has even ensured that its presence is known by developing a Twitter page that provides up-to-the-minute news releases and special promotions for its South Korean personal and commercial customers (FedEx Korea, 2009)."

Tags:consumers, advertising, public, relations

Abstract
This paper examines the importance of customer satisfaction in reaching overall objectives of an organization, further presenting models of Customer Relationship Management or Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). IMC is defined as representing a wide array of tools companies employ to communicate with customers and affect the behavior of the target market. Apple, Inc. is used as an example of a company that successfully uses IMC. The company is described at length followed by an analysis of its operations in Taiwan. Also included in the paper is a marketing communications plan for Apple,Inc. that addresses the product and its price, place and promotion. Additionally, the paper highlights that a time frame must be established for such as plan, as well as an estimated budget. The paper concludes by stating that usage of Integrated Marketing Communications is likely to retrieve beneficial outcomes as it supports the organization reach its overall goals through the achievement of intermediate goals.

Outline:
Relevance of Integrated Marketing Communications
Company Information
Environmental Analysis in Taiwan
Integrated Marketing Communications Plan Product
Target Market
Objectives
Marketing Communications Mix
Justification and Discussion
Timeframe and Estimated Budget

From the Paper
"Customer satisfaction is pivotal in reaching the overall organizational objectives simply because the clients are the ones who purchase the corporate products and services and ensure as such the company with revenues. In this order of ideas then, the marketing discipline has significantly grown in application and role throughout the past recent decades. Marketing teams within organizations strive to better identify the target market (generally through the processes of segmentation and targeting), get to know them better and maintain constant communications with them. Keeping this desiderate in mind, companies make full use of models such as Customer Relationship Management or Integrated Marketing Communications."

Tags:customer satisfaction, competitive strategy, products, services