This course examines how new digital tools, such as the Internet, smartphones, and 3D printing, are revolutionizing the world of marketing by changing the roles and practices of both firms and consumers. Marketing in a Digital World is one of the most popular courses on Coursera with over 500,000 learners and is rated by Class Central as one of the Top 50 MOOCs of All Time (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/).
Marketing in a Digital World
Marketing in a Digital World
This course is part of Digital Marketing Specialization
Instructors: Aric Rindfleisch
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What you'll learn
Obtain a rich understanding of the foundation of marketing and how this foundation is being shifted due to the rise of the digital revolution.
Apply critical thinking skills regarding the role of digital tools and their impact upon both firms and consumers.
Learn several real-world examples of how digital tools are being applied to enhance and enrich a variety of marketing activities.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this first module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor, your classmates, and our learning environment. In this module, you will learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in developing and sharing products.
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12 videos10 readings6 quizzes2 peer reviews1 plugin
In this module, you learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in promotion activities.
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9 videos3 readings5 quizzes2 peer reviews
In this module, you learn how new digital tools are altering the distribution of products and revolutionizing the retail landscape.
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9 videos3 readings5 quizzes2 peer reviews
In this module, you will learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in setting the prices they pay for the products they buy.
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11 videos5 readings5 quizzes2 peer reviews1 plugin
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Reviewed on Jul 22, 2019
I am a Head of Marketing, Sales and Terminal Business in a LPG company in Pakistan i am sure my learning through this course will increase my knowledge in skills for maximum operational efficiencies.
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Reviewed on Mar 4, 2020
A thought provoking course which highlights the benefits of modern digital tools and applies them to marketing theory and how digital tools are changing the landscape of marketing. Highly recommend!
MS
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Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
Very interesting perspective, way different from the general marketing courses available. The course covers new and emerging dimensions of the digital world. Love to attend more courses. All the best!
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