Description This project challenges you to apply the digital marketing concepts we've explored throughout this course to a real-world (albeit fictional) scenario. You will design a comprehensive digital marketing strategy for a new brand, outlining its objectives, target audience, chosen channels, content approach, and measurement metrics. Project Details Your final presentation project should be a comprehensive digital marketing strategy for Veridian Bloom (more details below). While you are not required to create or design any actual assets (e.g., social media graphics, website mockups), you must clearly describe what these assets would be and how they would function within your strategy. Think of this as a presentation at a planning meeting before kicking off a new digital marketing campaign. Your presentation should include the following sections: Executive Summary (1-2 slides): Brief overview of Veridian Bloom and its mission Summary of your proposed digital marketing strategy and its key objectives Brand & Market Analysis (2-3 slides): Deep Dive into Veridian Bloom: Reiterate the brand concept, core values, and unique selling proposition (USP). Target Audience Persona(s): Describe 1-2 detailed buyer personas for Veridian Bloom, including demographics, psychographics, pain points, motivations, and digital habits. Marketing Objectives: Define at least one specific and measurable digital marketing objective for Veridian Bloom's first 6-12 months. This should guide the rest of your strategy/presentation. Examples might include: brand awareness, website traffic, lead generation, sales conversion, customer retention, etc. Digital Marketing Channels & Strategy (5-7 slides): For each chosen digital marketing channel, explain why it's relevant to Veridian Bloom's objectives and target audience. Describe the specific strategy you would employ for each channel, including: Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Keyword strategy (examples), on-page/off-page tactics, local SEO considerations (if any). Content Marketing: Types of content (blog posts, videos, guides, infographics), content themes, content calendar ideas, distribution strategy. Social Media Marketing: Platforms chosen (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook), content pillars, engagement strategies, community building, influencer marketing ideas. Email Marketing: Types of emails (welcome series, newsletters, promotional, abandoned cart), segmentation strategy, call-to-actions. Paid Advertising (e.g. social ads): Platforms (Facebook/Instagram Ads), ad formats (carousel, video, shopping), targeting strategies, etc. Website & User Experience (UX): Key website features for conversion, mobile responsiveness, navigation, product presentation. Optional: Any other relevant channels (e.g., Affiliate Marketing, PR, Partnerships). Content & Creative Vision (2-3 slides): Describe the overall aesthetic and tone of the content across all channels. Provide concrete examples of content ideas for different channels (e.g., "An Instagram Reel showing how to repot a houseplant using Veridian Bloom's organic mix," "A blog post titled '5 Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable Today'"). Explain how visual assets (photos, videos, graphics) would be used to convey the brand's message and appeal. Measurement & KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) (1-2 slides): For each of your SMART objectives, identify the key metrics (KPIs) you would track to measure success. Explain how you would monitor and analyze performance (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights, email marketing platforms). Discuss how you would use data to iterate and optimize the strategy. A Conclusion (1 slide) The Fictional Brand: "Veridian Bloom" Brand Name: Veridian Bloom Industry: Sustainable Home & Garden Goods Concept: Veridian Bloom is a new e-commerce brand dedicated to providing eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products for modern homes and gardens. Their mission is to make sustainable living accessible, beautiful, and effortless. They focus on high-quality, ethically sourced, and environmentally responsible items that enhance daily life while minimizing ecological impact. Core Product Categories (Initial Focus): Indoor Plant Care: Organic potting mixes, stylish recycled-material planters, natural pest deterrents, propagation kits. Eco-Friendly Cleaning: Plant-based cleaning concentrates, reusable cleaning cloths, refillable dispensers, natural air fresheners. Sustainable Garden Tools: Ergonomic hand tools made from recycled metals/plastics, biodegradable seed starting kits, water-saving irrigation accessories. Target Audience (Primary): Demographics: Primarily urban and suburban dwellers, aged 25-45, with a disposable income that allows for conscious purchasing. Psychographics: Environmentally conscious, value aesthetics and design, interested in home decor, enjoy gardening (even if just a few houseplants), prioritize health and wellness, active on social media, likely to research brands before purchasing. They are often early adopters of sustainable trends and appreciate transparency. Brand Voice & Personality: Voice: Informative, inspiring, approachable, sophisticated, and trustworthy. Personality: Nurturing, innovative, mindful, and elegant. Current Status: Veridian Bloom is in its pre-launch phase. The e-commerce website is under development, and a small initial inventory is being prepared. They have no existing digital presence beyond a placeholder landing page. Submission Details Create an 7-10 minute presentation that includes visual aids (slide deck, asset examples, etc.) and recorded voice over using a presentation software of your choice (Canva, powerpoint, Zoom, Quicktime, etc.) Present your information in an engaging and professional manner (you may use notes; however, I will deduct points if you are reading from a screen or script. You should be prepared and organized with the information you plan to present). If recorded as a video, upload your file to a third party platform like YouTube or Google Drive (double-check your URL using an incognito window before submitting to make sure I can view it) and submit a link. If using a third-party builder, submit a viewable link to your recorded presentation.
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