A strategic look at how to extend your digital footprint

Authors: North, S. and Oliver, J.J.

Journal: Strategic Direction

Volume: 30

Issue: 7

Pages: 1-3

ISSN: 0258-0543

DOI: 10.1108/SD-05-2014-0061

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/21516/

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A strategic look at how to extend your digital footprint

Authors: North, S. and Oliver, J.J.

Journal: Strategic Direction

Volume: 30

Issue: 7

Pages: 1-3

Publisher: Emerald

ISSN: 0258-0543

DOI: 10.1108/SD-05-2014-0061

Abstract:

Purpose: To provide an overview of the key strategic questions that need to be considered when evaluating whether or not to extend a company’s reach across multiple digital platforms.

Design/methodology/approach: The viewpoint presented in this paper reflects both the practical experience of conceiving, launching and implementing a multi-platform digital strategy, combined with an academic insight into branding and strategic resource allocation and management. Findings: Before extending your digital footprint, executives need to consider several key questions that will impact on the relative success of their digital strategy.

Practical implications: A digital strategy that extends a company’s reach across multiple platforms needs to be considered in terms of delivering against corporate and business level strategy in order to be effective.

Originality/value: A unique combination of practical experience fused with academic knowledge on the key questions that should be considered in order to successfully design and implement a multi-platform digital strategy.

Keywords: Digital Media, Online Marketing, Digital Distribution, Multi-platform, Brand Building, Customer Relationship Management

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/21516/

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/SD-05-2014-0061

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Preferred by: John Oliver

A strategic look at how to extend your digital footprint

Authors: North, S. and Oliver, J.J.

Journal: Strategic Direction

Volume: 30

Issue: 7

Pages: 1-3

ISSN: 0258-0543

Abstract:

Purpose: To provide an overview of the key strategic questions that need to be considered when evaluating whether or not to extend a company’s reach across multiple digital platforms. Design/methodology/approach: The viewpoint presented in this paper reflects both the practical experience of conceiving, launching and implementing a multi-platform digital strategy, combined with an academic insight into branding and strategic resource allocation and management. Findings: Before extending your digital footprint, executives need to consider several key questions that will impact on the relative success of their digital strategy. Practical implications: A digital strategy that extends a company’s reach across multiple platforms needs to be considered in terms of delivering against corporate and business level strategy in order to be effective. Originality/value: A unique combination of practical experience fused with academic knowledge on the key questions that should be considered in order to successfully design and implement a multi-platform digital strategy. Keywords: Digital Media, Online Marketing, Digital Distribution, Multi-platform, Brand Building, Customer Relationship Management

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/21516/

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/SD-05-2014-0061

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