Why we need to dump the word digital from marketing - MAF273

This week, let's talk about dropping the word digital.

Stop talking about digital marketing and start talking about marketing again. It may seem like a subtle difference but it’s essential for the future of the profession.

It's just me and the mic and this is episode 273 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast.

We chat about:

• How “digital” has revolutionised how companies and brands deliver communications messages to customers
• Why it's available to businesses of all budgets
• How "digital" has affected the other elements of the marketing mix
• Has the focus on communications tactics devalued the marketing profession
• How we started talking less about research, products and price and more about SEO, clicks and likes
• Should we just talk about marketing again, without the word "digital" in front of it?

Links and Show Notes.

For links to the books and apps mentioned, please visit http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MAF for the show notes.

What is the Marketing and Finance (MAF) Podcast?

This podcast is all about keeping marketing simple and all things finance.

I’m Roger Edwards, a professional speaker and consultant from Edinburgh. Talk to me if you want to cut the complexity and the BS from your marketing strategy.

The MAF Podcast is a 30-minute radio show you download from http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MAF, iTunes or Spotify.

Each week you'll hear interviews with business experts, marketers, entrepreneurs and journalists. Interviews to listen to in the car, on the train or on the treadmill. Or even in the bath!

We talk about:

• How you can grow your business using content marketing and social media

• How you can keep your Marketing strategy and communications simple

• Topics, issues, products and business models from the world of finance

You’ll take away one or two big ideas that you can apply to your business. So, you can keep marketing your business to keep growing your business.

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Fancy Appearing on the Show?

Would you be interested in appearing on the MAF Podcast? Have you an exciting marketing or finance story to tell? Do you fancy drawing out some inspirational ideas that MAF listeners can take away to use in their own businesses? Do please contact me if you want to get involved. http://rogeredwards.co.uk