discussion post (2 post) due today

 Number 1: Define direct marketing. Does direct marketing help with relationship marketing? How does direct marketing supply an organization’s integrated marketing communications plan? Support your position. Incorporate concepts and examples from this week’s lecture. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. 

Number 2:  An increasing trend in marketing communications is to use “content marketing.” Discuss the components of content marketing described in the article by John Rampton (a Forbes Contributor) and in your own words how each component contributes to the integrated marketing communications (IMC). Support your position. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2016/10/02/5-key-components-to-a-successful-content-marketing-campaign/#1890c465ebcc