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USING MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE MARKETING IN BUSINESS.
Zokirov Ulug‘bek Inom ugli
University of Information Technologies and Management assistant teacher,
ORCID: 0009-0001-5357-3270
Annotation:
This article explores the role of marketing communications in strengthening a
company’s competitive position. It highlights the need to combine advertising, public relations,
personal selling, and digital tools within a single, integrated system, as outlined by the Integrated
Marketing Communications (IMC) approach. It also points out how modern information and
communication technologies — such as CRM systems, Big Data, and artificial intelligence —
contribute to improving marketing performance. The findings underline the importance of
adopting a holistic communication strategy and maintaining continuous growth in the era of
digital transformation to ensure business success.
Key words
: integrated marketing communications (imc), communication strategy, digital
technologies, customer engagement, atl, btl, crm, big data, artificial intelligence (ai), marketing
5.0, business process automation, advertising, public relations, sales promotion, interpersonal
communication, organizational methods, legal tools, marketing effectiveness, competitive
advantage, digital transformation.
Introduction.
In marketing, communication can be understood as the set
of signals sent
from a company to various audiences, including customers, sellers, suppliers,
shareholders, and regulatory bodies. Marketing communications refer to the
technologies (science and tools) that enable communication with specific market
segments and interaction circles in order to fulfill the tasks assigned to business
entities operating in the market.
It is the integration processes of various marketing communications that
form the system of integrated marketing communications. This system represents a
complete and purposeful activity of economic entities aimed at maximizing
economic and social benefits from open current (and future) resources by
synthesizing various tools and principles of managing communicative processes.
One of the most important functions of communication activities is to
ensure more efficient operation of all departments within an organization and to
improve its technical and economic indicators in order to implement its marketing
strategy. Therefore, to achieve these goals, it is essential for different divisions of
the organization to interact in a coherent manner. This, in turn, requires the
establishment and support of both internal and external communications using a
large set of diverse tools.
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Being part of the marketing space — or the presence of a marketing
communications complex — forms the real value that ensures the organization’s
investment attractiveness and development dynamics. Communication policy
refers to the set of methods used to promote a product in the market. The main
tools of communication include: public relations, advertising, sales promotion,
special exhibitions, and personal selling.
Methodology.
A comprehensive analysis of the interrelationship between
marketing and business processes. Evaluation of the impact of ICT tools at various
stages of marketing (customer acquisition, sales, and service). An innovative
approach — studying the modern impact of digital technologies on marketing
efficiency.
Results.
Communication is emphasized as a key success factor in
competitive struggle. An organization is compelled to engage in numerous
communicative processes to create a positive image of its brand. Competing not
only through the product, the organization becomes involved in communicative
competition — striving to gain the attention of the market’s most important target
segments and customers.
In future communication policy, only a comprehensive approach — which
includes both strategic and tactical measures — can be effective. To achieve this,
the organization is required to develop and enhance an integrated communicative
concept of entrepreneurship.
A distinctive feature of the integrated communication process is the diversity
of communication tools, channels, carriers, and formats.
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The categories of communication can be seen in Figure
1.
Figure 1. Communication Categories.
Integrated marketing communications (IMC) are traditionally considered a
comprehensive system that harmonizes BTL (Below The Line), ATL (Above The
Line), and direct marketing technologies, as well as interpersonal communication
tools for establishing relationships with key stakeholders.
The origin story of the term "BTL" is quite well-known. During the
planning of a new advertising campaign, a marketing group outlined the campaign
budget and later realized they had forgotten to include sales promotion activities.
These additions were written below the line on the budget sheet — hence, the term
“Below The Line.” It is important to note that literature on this topic reveals
inconsistencies in the classification of these tools. Above The Line (ATL) includes
mass media and outdoor advertising — direct advertisements distributed through
public information channels.
Advertising materials primarily serve to shape brand image, create
awareness, recognition, and inform the public. While advertising is considered
“direct,” the communication channel with the potential customer is actually
indirect and lacks a feedback mechanism. In contrast, BTL involves more nuanced
mechanisms such as sales promotion, customer incentives, and direct interaction.
Here, the emphasis is not on showcasing the product itself or the act of transaction,
but on the interactive channel between customer and seller, as well as the
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opportunity to conduct secondary market research.
What matters most is not just the product or service, but its integration into
the consumer system. The relationships established with customers, along with the
well-structured distribution and consumption system, play a decisive role in
business success.
Integrated marketing communications can be seen as a new, holistic
approach that brings together elements such as advertising, public relations, sales
promotion, logistics, and employee engagement. These components, when unified,
form a comprehensive strategy essential for competitive and sustainable business
development.
In his 2022 work, Chaffey emphasizes that the automation of business
processes and the implementation of personalized marketing through digital
technologies significantly increase marketing effectiveness. He supports this with
modern examples, highlighting the role of CRM, big data analytics, artificial
intelligence (AI), and automated marketing campaigns in enhancing a company's
competitiveness.
Kotler, Kartajaya, and Setiawan (2021), in their book
"Marketing 5.0:
Technology for Humanity"
, present the latest evolution in marketing — the concept
of Marketing 5.0. The authors assert that the integration of physical and digital
experiences through modern technologies such as AI, machine learning, and the
Internet of Things (IoT) yields the highest impact in marketing. The Marketing 5.0
concept is specifically focused on improving efficiency in business processes
through the use of ICT tools.
Analysis.
Integrated marketing communication methods can be classified
into four main groups:
1.Organizational and Economic Methods.The entire business structure must
be aligned with communicative actions. For instance, if the sales velocity of a
product has not been properly assessed and the product is not available in stock, all
advertising efforts become ineffective. Similarly, if a company is attempting to
obtain construction permits but cannot begin construction due to lack of funding,
even a well-established communication channel will ultimately fail. Economic
benefits provided to customers in the form of discount systems can become a
source of competitive advantage.
2.Informational and Advertising Methods. This group includes commercial
offers and presentations aimed at both end consumers and corporate buyers, as well
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as activities designed to build the company's image and reputation among the
broader public.
3.Interpersonal Communication Methods. These methods involve
establishing relationships both within the organization and with the external
environment in order to implement the marketing strategy. They reflect the
importance of communication with “supporting” individuals and adherence to the
ethics of business relations — which requires a high level of discipline and
sensitive communication techniques.
4.Legal Methods. The increasing activity of mergers and acquisitions
highlights the need to include legal tools in the arsenal of integrated marketing
communications. These methods often accompany and complement informational,
organizational, and economic processes.
Conclusion
. The results of the conducted analysis show that
communication holds a central role in both the internal and external activities of a
company. By ensuring effective information exchange between the organization
and its target audience, a company is able to build a strong market image, attract
customer attention, and increase its competitive advantage.
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) provide a unified system that
combines various communication tools and technologies, enabling the
comprehensive implementation of a company's marketing strategy. Through IMC,
companies can integrate advertising, public relations, sales promotion, personal
selling, and digital marketing tools to establish a strong position in the market.
Digital technologies such as CRM, Big Data, and artificial intelligence (AI)
allow marketing communications to become more efficient and personalized.
Notably, the concept of Marketing 5.0 brings marketing effectiveness to a new
level by combining advanced technologies with a human-centered approach.
Moreover, in shaping communication policy, a holistic approach —
combining organizational-economic, informational-advertising, interpersonal, and
legal methods — is essential for establishing successful business processes.
In conclusion, the effective use of marketing communications and their
integrated forms not only enhances a company’s competitiveness but also ensures
its sustainable development. To succeed in modern marketing, organizations must
continuously update their communication strategies in line with the demands of
digital transformation.
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