Overkill

The term "overkill" in the context of advertising refers to a situation in which companies or brands escalate their marketing or advertising activities to an extent that is excessive, unnecessary, or ineffective. In this scenario, resources such as time, money, and personnel are used to a degree that overwhelms or even repels the target audience.

Overkill in advertising can manifest in various ways:

Marketing Audit

A marketing audit for advertising campaigns is a systematic process undertaken by businesses to assess, analyze, and optimize the effectiveness of their marketing and advertising strategies. This audit allows companies to prudently plan their marketing expenditures and ensure that their efforts yield the desired return on investment (ROI). Here are the key aspects of a marketing audit in the context of advertising campaigns:

Retargeting (online advertising)

What is meant by retargeting?
 

Retargeting (also known as remarketing) is a targeted advertising practice in online marketing in which ads are served to Internet users who have previously visited a website or specific content, but without taking a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.

Marketing Automation

Marketing automation refers to a strategy and technology in the field of marketing that helps companies automate and optimise their marketing activities. Through the use of specialised software tools and platforms, repetitive tasks are automated, customer interactions are personalized, and the entire marketing process is made more efficient.

How it works:

Point of Sale Marketing

Point of Sale Marketing (POS Marketing for short) refers to the targeted advertising and sales promotion strategy applied at the point of sale or transaction. This location is often referred to as the point of sale (POS) and includes physical shops, retail outlets, restaurants, shopping centres and similar retail locations.

Brand image

Brand image is a central concept in the field of marketing and describes the overall image or perception that consumers or the target group have of a brand. It is the result of their perception and experience of the brand over time.

Brand image is a subjective and emotional relationship between the consumer and the brand that can be based on various factors:

Brand identity: the identity of a brand includes its values, mission, vision and personality. The brand image should reflect this identity and convey the core messages of the brand.

Brand Loyalty

Brand loyalty is a concept in marketing that describes customers' propensity to repeatedly purchase products or services from a particular brand while giving less attention to other brands. Concerning advertising campaigns, brand loyalty refers to a brand's ability to foster customer loyalty and build long-term relationships through targeted marketing strategies and communication techniques.

Brand Identity

Brand identity is a crucial concept in the world of marketing and plays a central role in advertising efforts. It refers to the totality of characteristics and values that define a brand and set it apart from competitors. Brand identity is akin to a brand's personality and encompasses various elements utilized in advertising campaigns to convey a consistent message. Here are some key aspects of brand identity concerning advertising:

Product Placement

Definition:

Product placement, also known as product integration, is a form of advertising strategy in which products, brands, or services are strategically featured within film, television, or other media content to achieve a subtle or unobtrusive advertising effect. This marketing technique aims to draw the audience's attention to the promoted product without disrupting the actual storyline or content.

Explanation:

Podcast-Marketing

Podcasts have become one of the most popular and effective platforms in marketing in recent years. With their ability to deliver content to the ears of a wide audience via audio, podcasts offer a unique opportunity for businesses, brands and individuals to spread their messages and build relationships with their target audiences. This glossary article is dedicated to the topic of podcast marketing, its benefits, strategies and impact on today's marketing landscape.