Identify different social media platforms, and the way in which you use them for marketing purposes.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to design an effective content marketing strategy.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage a social media community.
Demonstrate an understanding of brand identity.
Interpret data collected through advertising campaigns.
Understand how to measure the effectiveness of a campaign, using the data that is collected.
Implement a social media marketing strategy using the tools and resources you have been given.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to social media marketing
Module 2: Content marketing for social platforms
Module 3: Managing a social media community
Module 4: Brand identity and influencer marketing
Module 5: Content optimisation
Module 6: Advertising on social media
Module 7: Social media marketing strategy
Course Overview
Social media enables businesses to meet their customers where they are at and place information and purchasing options within easy access. As direct purchases through social media continues to grow, it has never been more important to ensure social media marketing is included in your organisation’s marketing strategy. The aim of this course is to develop specialist skills in social media, and to enable participants to grow their brand strategically on any social channel, increase customer engagement and accurately target those who matter most through effective social media management. The course is also important for marketing and brand managers to better understand the power of using social media to build a strong brand image. It further covers the power of influencer marketing and how it can impact on customers purchase intentions.
Dr Rukudzo Pachamacheche et al Dr Rukudzo Pachamacheche Ph.D. (Marketing - Wits) Lecturer – Wits School of Business Sciences
Dr Tinashe Chuchu; Ph.D. (Marketing - Wits) Senior Lecturer – Wits School of Business Sciences