Internet Marketing

1. Internet Marketing 14 • Profile of Internet users. • Marketing functions on the Internet. • E-commerce. • Internet design issues. Chapter Overview

2. Discussion Slide Internet Purchases 14 • What was the last purchase you made using the Internet? • What percentage of your purchases are made via the Internet? • What products do you purchase over the Internet? • What do you think is the future for Internet dot.com firms? • What obstacles do dot.com firms face? Fogdog: Http://www.fogdog.com

3. Some Internet Facts • 41% of Americans have access to the Internet. • Over 4 million Web sites. • 200 million e-mail addresses. • 7 trillion e-mails are sent each year. • Nearly 50% of U.S. population communicates via e-mail. • The average e-mailer receives 31 e-mails a day. • 25% of all B-to-B purchases are placed via the Internet. • B-to-B e-commerce in the U.S. totals $1.3 trillion. • 21% of Internet users are preteens and teens, 35% are college age and 35% are of Generation X.

4. STOP Internet Usage Statistics INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE • Access CyberAtlas to see the latest statistics about Internet usage. Access each of the following areas. • Stats Toolbox • Demographics • Geographics • Traffic patterns • Http://cyberatlas.internet.com/big_picture

5. F I G U R E 1 4 . 2 Internet Services Offered by Marketing Companies • Building databases for e-mail campaigns. • Designing e-mail campaigns linking customers to Web site information. • Creating fun and innovative games to attract and keep customers coming back to a Web page. • Creating incentive programs. • Translating printed documents, catalogs, brochures and newsletters for the Internet. • Adding graphics to the Web site. Source: Ellisor, “Business-to-Business Offer WWW Opportunities,” Houston Business Journal, (September 17, 1999), Vol. 30, No. 7, p. 18B.

6. F I G U R E 1 4. 3 Marketing Functions on the Internet • Advertising • Sales support • Customer service • Public relations • E-commerce (Retail store)

7. Compuserve Http://www.compuserve.com

8. Many Internet lottery and gaming sites offer users a chance to win money without outright risk. How do these business make money? Http://www.luckysurf.com

9. E-CommerceOnline Sales • Travel reservations $2,551 • Computer hardware/peripherals $1,216 • Apparel $1,144 • Auctions $ 937 • Toys $ 839 • Consumer Electronics $ 810 • Books $ 774 • Financial services $ 539 • Music $ 443 Average online sales per month (in millions of dollars). Source: “Holiday Spending Numbers Come in Below Projections” (Http://cyberatlas.internet.com)

10. E-Commerce Components • Catalog • Shopping cart • Payment procedure http://www.bluefly.com

11. E-Commerce Incentives • Must overcome security issues. • Must change purchase behavior habits. • Financial incentive • Cyberbait • Convenience-based incentive • Value-added incentive

12. Business-to-Business E-Commerce • Excellent for re-buy situations. • Brand name recognition important • Requires incentives • Financial • Convenience • Value-added • Online exchanges and auctions • Store or warehouse locator

13. STOP B-to-B Auction Sites INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE • Business Finder • Http://www.businessfinder.com • Paper Exchange • Http://www.paperexchange.com • E-Steel • Http://www.e-steel.com

14. International E-Commerce • Internet allows for sales worldwide. • Areas to address for international business. • Communication barriers • Cultural differences • Shipping of merchandise • Internet capabilities in other countries • Payment procedures • Web sites in different languages. • Call centers in different countries.

15. F I G U R E 1 4 . 5 What drives people to a new site? • Internet content search (38%) • Word-of-mouth (30%) • Internet banner (20%) • Television ad (7%) • Print ad (5%) Source: Don Jeffrey, “Survey Details Consumer Shopping Trends on the Net,” Billboard, (May 29, 1999), Vol. 111, No. 22, p. 47.

16. F I G U R E 1 4. 6 B2B Techniques to Boost Site Awareness • Putting the Web address on printed materials and promotional items. (91%) • Advertising in trade journals. (74%) • Registering the Web site with search engines for key words. (72%) • Buying banners on other sites. (25%)

17. This Juno ad was placed in trade magazines to increase business awareness. It alludes to the difficulty of proper targeting. Http://www.juno.com

18. This Buzzsaw.com advertisement was placed in trade magazines for the construction industry. The company promises to help business evolve and survive as the industry undergoes rapid change. http://www.buzzsaw.com

19. Interfacing the Internet and the IMC Plan • Branding • Web site must support brand image • Cyberbranding • Brand spiraling • Halo brand effect • Brand loyalty • Easier to communicate with loyal customers. • Ability to establish one-on-one communication.

20. Interfacing the Internet and the IMC Plan(continued) • Sales support • Provide information to sales staff about products and clients. • Quality customer prospects. • Provides information for sales call • Provides history of client. • Customer service • Reduce cost and provides convenience • FAQs • E-mail questions • Access buyer’s database for product and service information. • Consumer promotions

21. F I G U R E 1 4 . 7 Clues to Poor Web Design • Clueless banners. • Slow loading front page. • Forcing people to go through numerous screens. • Too much verbal information. • Too many technical terms. • Hard to navigate.

22. F I G U R E 1 4 . 8 Tips for Creating Winning Web sites • Decide strategic purpose. • Easy access and quick loading. • Written content should be precise. • Content is key • Graphics should support content • Make an offer to encourage a response. • Provide easy to use navigation links on every page. • Use gimmicks to gain attention at the beginning. • Change Web site on a regular basis. • Measure results continually. Source: Based on Ray Jutkins, “13 Ideas That Could Lead to Successful Web Marketing,” Advertising Age’s Business Marketing, (June 1999), Vol. 84, No. 6, p. 27.

23. Click image to go to site. A Web site with clear navigation.

24. Building Your IMC Campaign • Examine the role of the Internet in your IMC plan. • Integrate your Web site with your other marketing programs. • Will you have multiple Web sites for your different constituencies? • Develop the opening page of your Web site.