Assessment task:

Individually you need to work on creating an integrated marketing campaign promoting a product of your choice that is recognised across the world as a British brand in any industry of your choice. As part of your campaign, you need to complete the tasks detailed below for which you will get formative feedback. For the final marked assessment, you are required, as an individual to submit a portfolio incorporating the tasks below. 

The Report should demonstrate planning, research, analysis and the ability to build coherent critical arguments. You are expected to refer to your core text and other credible academic sources. Reference your work using the Harvard style.

You are required to submit a section most weeks throughout the term You will receive feedback on your work in written or verbal form during your tutorials from your tutor so that you can improve.

You will find information on the businesses that you are studying on the internet (google search etc) and on INTO London Learning Resource Centre databases. You will need access to these resources.

Your tutor will monitor your progress weekly to discuss your progress.

The tasks are as follows:
Week 1 – Introduction and background –  Set your campaign objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound (SMART) and a mission statement for your marketing campaign. This should highlight the following for your chosen company: The Vision and Mission of the company. 250 words.
Week 2 Use a heading to discuss the Political factors of the business environment in that country that impact your industry/business of choice. You should have three points (referenced) under this. 180 words
Week 3 – Use a heading to discuss the Economic factors of the business environment in that country that impact your industry/business of choice. You should have three points (referenced) under this. 180 words
Week 4 Use a heading to discuss the Socio-Cultural factors of the business environment in that country that impact your industry/business of choice. You should have three points (referenced) under this. 180 words
Week 5 Use a heading to discuss the Technological factors of the business environment in that country that impact your industry/business of choice. You should have three points (referenced) under this. 180 words
Week 6 In planning your promotional campaign you need to consider as well as discuss the following: Target audience, media strategy, and channels. Clearly state why you have chosen them. 150 words
Week 7 – Write a Conclusion paragraph and make recommendations. 200 words

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An Integrated Marketing Campaign Promoting A Product Of Your Choice That Is Recognised Across The World As A British Brand In Any Industry Of Your Choice

                                                    Burberry

    Integrated Marketing Campaign
    Introduction and Background
    The essay will focus on creating a successful integrated marketing campaign promoting Burberry Limited in the United States(Personally I would recommend a selected state in the USA say New York. When you set out with your SMART marketing campaign, it should be specific, measurable, realistic and time bound. Most organisations that have done the expansion to the USA start with a state or two as the population of Texas alone is over 26 million people. Your SMART marketing campaign objective should be clear in the introduction. Then you tell the reader that this campaign begins by scanning the macro environment of business in this case you can adapt what you have  already to a particular state and add bits that are drawn from that state where relevant. Some states may be fashion capitals, some may have advanced IT/e-commerce sales than others. Socio-culturally habits might be different. See what is applicable.!!!!!!!). Burberry is an extravagance brand with a recognizes trademark, name, and signature across the world due to its better-quality products and services, and the fact that it has lasted for more than 150 years in the fashion world. It mainly focuses on producing and marketing fragrances, accessories, as well as apparel for children, women, and men. The company uses brand extensions and licensing to attract young people who are more into fashions.
    Burberry Limited was introduced in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, aiming to design clothes to protect human beings from the lousy weather in Britain. According to Leahey (2012), in 1879, Thomas created gabardine, a breathable, weatherproof, and durable apparel to help protect people during rainy seasons. During World War I, he fabricated trench coats, including the badges that help to suspend necessary equipment, like whistles and gloves, which are used by the military (Mc Loughlin, 2016). In 2008, the world established the Burberry Foundation as an independent charity for grant-making and generous benefits.
    Currently, Burberry Ltd. aims at applying innovative thinking to create long-lasting fabric, increase customer experience, and promote the manufacturing industry and the community internationally(Do you have a reference for this?!!!!!!!). The mission of the Burberry Company is to maintain its brand integrity and strength while continuing to establish an enterprise that remains significant to continually developing consumer tastes and markets (Reference for Business, n.d.). the vision of the manufacturing industry is to build its position vigorously in the extravagance fashion industry. It strives to promote growth, increase profit, and to ensure survival by sharpening its positioning in the most productive market (Gasparini, 2016). The company will consider different factors in the business environment in the United States to create a successful integrated marketing campaign promoting Burberry products.

    Political Factors
    In the United States, political factors are essential in identifying the elements that can influence the long-term, cost-effectiveness of Burberry Limited in the ever-changing market. The company sources its resources and equipment from different vendors. Additionally, it operates in numerous markets across the world, which might expose it to various types of political system challenges (Felmina, 2015). Therefore, it should consider the necessary rules and regulations of the US before entering its market and incorporating a marketing campaign to achieve success.
    Another factor to consider before investing in Burberry market is the political stability of the country. Schmid (2013) argues that there are various jurisdictions of which its manipulation might cause retrospective to performance of the business in most of the emerging industry in the US where Burberry limited has developed. Therefore, the company should consider the political stability of the country to prevent adverse effects on its income.
    Lastly, the feasibility plays a significant role in the market in ensuring an effective integrated marketing campaign that promotes the Burberry products. According to HU and XIANG (2019), Burberry Limited depends on the potential risk security department in the country to monitor the development of the market. Hence, the company should review the feasibility and business prospects of the country before entering the industry and incorporating a promotional campaign.

    Economic Factors
    Economic factors, including the inflation rate, commercial growth rate, and changes in demand, determine the total market and investment of a countrys economy. Zigu (n.d.), suggests that inflation rates can weaken the Burberry industry in the US because the country continues to experience low performance and poor economic outcomes. For instance, when consumers reduce their luxury products, the demand for Burberry will decrease, weakening the overall economy (Phan, Thomas, & Heine, 2011). Thus, the company must consider the inflation rate of the country before integrating the sales campaign.
    The long-term economic growth of a country leads to both positive and negative impacts. For instance, it increases national income and creates more job opportunities, which improves the standard of living. However, when the economic growth declines, a recession might occur, causing the GDP growth rate to contract, sales and revenues reduce, and the overall business expansion stops (Okonkwo-Pzard, 2017). Therefore, Burberry Limited should consider the economic growth rate of the US to help determine the industrial output. Change in demand for the product is also significant in determining the performance and success of a business before integrating advertising campaigns(What is the data now? What economic forecasts should guide this campaign?!!!!!!). Peng and Chen (2017), imply that when there is a high demand for rain clothes, Burberry increases the production of gabardine in the market. Furthermore, a rise in the need for prestigious designer products implies that the company should grow its export business.

    Socio-Cultural Factors
    The socio-cultural of the community and their way of doing things influence their organizational culture in a business environment. Lwin and Xiao (2016), argue that in the United States, the shared cultural beliefs and values play a significant role in determining how the marketers can understand the market consumers, and how they develop their sales message for their products. They also learn the demand of customers for a particular product in the market(Does this have an impact on consumer spending in the USA?!!!!!!). The companys product incorporates more of the British cultures, given the foundational background of Burberry Company. Felmina (2015), suggests that the elements that are strongly associated with this company make the brand popular amongst its consumers. Therefore, when the business expands its industry across the world, the social-cultural factors will impact how it performs its activities.
    Besides, the social changes in the lives of people can also contribute to the high demand of fashion trends in the market. According to Schmid (2013), the fashion-based demand of individuals can increase the need for the product, then the sales level and the overall performance increase. On the contrary, when the market is low, the level of returns achieved decreases (Baines, Fill, Rosengren, & Antonetti, (2017). By reviewing these factors, Burberry Limited will make a successful integrated promotional campaign of its products in the United States.( It would have been good here to see the rate of luxury consumption. Note that in going into a market, the question at the back of the mind of the marketer is who is my target market? What is their behaviour like especially around the consumption of the type of product/service the organisation intends to offer?!!!!!!)

    Technological Factors
    Burberry focuses on exploiting the advantages of various social medial platforms to enhance its image, improve sales, performance, and growth due to the rapid development and advancement in information technology. Peng and Chen (2017), argue that new changes can enable the company to stay up to date and in the competition. For instance, it can use its website (Burberry.com) or Artificial intelligence (AI) and other approaches into its retail industry to support potential online buyers while making purchases.
    The utilization of an e-commerce platform is also beneficial in ensuring that it reaches its customers nationwide. HU and XIANG (2019), suggest that Burberry Limited targets about 30% of sales in stores within London (Here, the focus should be one that reflects the levels of e-commercial sales in the USA that this company is targeting.!!!!!!!!!!). Therefore, the company should consider launching a new site in the US to target shoppers directly in the country. It must ensure that it extends its leadership position in this industry to maintain contacts with their targets audience.
    The type of technology that a company employs plays an essential role in ensuring the success of a business. According to Fyall, Legohrel, Frochot, and Wang (2019), it helps to determine the kind of equipment that a company uses and the quality of products it produces. Thus, Burberry Limited should support modern digitalization in the US to ensure a successful integrated promotional campaign while encouraging consumer integration and engagement with the brand.

    Target, Audience, Media Strategy, and Channels
    Burberry Limited targets children, women, and men. However, it mainly focuses on the young generation, as well as consumers who desire luxury products while being functional. The company will use social media platforms to target online buyers. According to Insider Trends (2018), the company uses a Facebook page that will a sign in which the buyers can develop a company profile by providing their email address and allowing the business to access their new page in exchange for a sample of their products. Moreover, it will use live tweet users reviews of their good and services (the hashtag#BurberryGifthampers) by encouraging Twitter followers to create looks of their clothing and other products and tweet them back to the companys official websites. Social media strategy promotes the new integrated promotional campaign. Additionally, the company will embrace different communication channels to make the brand more attractive to its consumers (Fyall, Legohrel, Frochot, & Wang, 2019). For instance, it will use the tech in its app to increase the nationwide reach to potential buyers.

    Conclusion and Recommendations
    Burberry Limited mainly focuses on producing and marketing fragrances, accessories, as well as apparel for children, women, and men. The mission of the Burberry industry is to conserve its brand integrity and strength while continuing to establish an enterprise that remains significant to the continually developing consumer tastes and markets. Its vision is to build its position vigorously in the extravagance fashion industry and strives to promote growth, increase profit, and survive by sharpening its positioning in the most productive market worldwide. The companys main target is the young generation and consumers who desire luxury products.
    Political factors are essential in identifying components that can influence the cost-effective of Burberry Limited in the ever-changing market. The company should consider the regulations, political stability, and feasibility in the United States. Economic forces, such as the inflation rate, commercial growth rate, and changes in demand, also play a significant role in determining the total market and investment of a countrys economy.
    Additionally, socio-cultural conditions, including shared beliefs, the foundational background of a company, and social changes in the lives of people, influence the culture of an organization in a business environment. Burberry should also consider the technological features, like changing trends, utilization of e-commerce platform and a kind of technology helps Burberry. Further, it applies social media platforms, involving Facebook and Twitter, which promotes integrated marketing campaigns.

References

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