Online Class: Marketing Outreach
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with CEU Certificate*
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11Lessons
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889Students
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3Hours
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0.3CEUs
Course Description
Marketing Outreach: Amplify Your Business Presence
In the vast world of marketing, building a strong bridge between a company and its customers is crucial. It's a two-way street, where understanding customer needs and offering them tailored solutions paves the way for long-term relationships. One of the powerful avenues to achieve this is Outreach Marketing, a proactive strategy that extends a company's presence beyond traditional advertising, directly engaging with potential customers.
Understanding Outreach Marketing
Contrary to popular belief, successful marketing doesn't always require a hefty budget. Instead, by intelligently leveraging resources and focusing on relationship-building, businesses can achieve a wider reach with minimal investment. Outreach marketing is about building those relationships. It's about proactively seeking opportunities to present your business, products, or services to new audiences. It could be through meeting local business owners, engaging at community events, or even collaborating with local chambers of commerce. By expanding your network, you're not just promoting your business; you're also paving the way for collaborative opportunities with other entities.
Course Overview
Our comprehensive course dives deep into the dynamics of outreach marketing. From understanding its fundamentals to harnessing its power for sales boost, each module is meticulously crafted to offer actionable insights. Let's delve into the course layout:
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Lesson 1: Demystifying Outreach Marketing - Unfold the essence of outreach marketing and its significance in today's competitive landscape.
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Lesson 2: Tailored Outreach - Aligning Strategy with Business Type - Recognize the nuances of different businesses and how outreach strategies should be molded accordingly.
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Lesson 3: Sales Amplification - Synergy of Outreach Marketing and Stellar Customer Service - Discover how blending proactive marketing with impeccable service can elevate sales.
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Lesson 4: First Impressions - Crafting Perfect Pitches for Outreach Contacts - Dive into the art of creating compelling pitches that resonate and captivate.
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Lesson 5: Sustaining Connections - Effective Follow-ups and Relationship Management - Grasp the techniques of nurturing professional relationships for long-term gains.
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Lesson 6: Integrative Approach - Merging Advertising and Outreach - Understand how traditional advertising can be complemented with outreach for a cohesive brand presence.
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Lesson 7: Power of Recommendations - Embedding Referral Programs in Marketing - Explore the exponential growth potential through word-of-mouth and strategic referral programs.
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Lesson 8: Networking Nuances - Immerse in the world of networking, understanding its intricacies, and capitalizing on its endless opportunities.
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Lesson 9: Digital Outreach - Venturing into Online Platforms - Navigate the digital realm of outreach, harnessing the potential of social media, blogs, and other online channels.
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Lesson 10: Data-Driven Decisions - Analyzing Customer Demographics & Outreach Efficacy - Delve into the importance of analytics, understanding customer behavior, and refining outreach strategies.
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Lesson 11: Masterclass - Real-life Success Tales in Marketing - Be inspired by marketing success stories, understanding the strategies deployed and lessons learned.
Why Choose This Course?
Amidst the plethora of marketing courses available today, our offering stands out due to its hands-on approach. We don't just teach theories; we equip you with actionable insights. By the end of the course, students will not only understand the significance of outreach marketing but will also be well-versed in executing strategies that yield results.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a marketing enthusiast, or someone looking to scale their business, this course offers invaluable knowledge, making marketing not just an expenditure but a rewarding investment.
Join us on this enlightening journey and transform the way you perceive marketing!
Course Motivation
The act of marketing or promoting a business is just that: getting the word out, placing advertisements, networking via the local chambers of commerce, being a part of your local community, and managing the process of sales. Marketing, sales, public relations, and advertisingare all related but have individual functions, each with the goal of promoting a business or service in order to increase awareness and ultimately grow sales. More and more companies over the years have increasingly realized the value of a marketing department and how important the operations of a business and marketing work together strategically to achieve the bottom line.
It is ironic that marketing is so important but often seems to be the first in line for cutbacks when companies reduce staff or spending. Marketing definitely has proved itself a worthy component of any well-run business. Of course, there is a clear distinction between large and small businesses and how they approach outreach marketing. We would not expect a company like Microsoft to go out in the local community, rubbing shoulders with small business owners; however, you can expect such companies on a larger scale to network and perform outreach in other ways. For the purpose of this class, we are referring to small to medium-sized businesses.
Customers want businesses that deliver, say what they mean, and mean what they say. Trust is highly important, as is top-notch customer service. Great customer service is a walking, talking marketing and public relations tool. The element of trust is really about truthfully fulfilling promises. If your ads, commercials, or marketing brochures indicate that after 30 days customers can bring in their receipt for products and services and receive a full refund if they are not completely satisfied, you had better stick to it. There is nothing that spreads like wildfire more than a customer complaint. Overall, customers actually are quite forgiving if a mistake is made. Their concern is mainly how it was handled and how they were treated in the process of handling the issue. Customers understand that mistakes can be made, but depending on the seriousness of the situation, they want to know that you are listening and how quickly you can rectify the issue.
Outreach marketing is also a way to network with competitors and fellow business owners to drum up interest and cross-refer customers. You may own a tile and carpet company and have a business contact that does countertop installation and painting. It is a good idea to keep that contact's information handy at your place of business and vice versa because often people who are remodeling want these services performed at the same time. It is always good to refer customers to others in a similar line of business because you can reap the benefits of referrals coming back to you as well.
The great thing about outreach marketing is it truly is a tool for creating a broad network, whether that be a network of peers, new customers, prospects, or your competitors. Attending trade shows or chamber of commerce events, participating in charitable fundraisers, or simply taking marketing materials to local businesses within your area can really build relationships. Sharing information with your competitors is a positive move when you can learn from them and compare information about common struggles, the market, and economic conditions. It is not about letting your guard down or letting the competition in on your secrets; it is about educating yourself and ultimately gaining an edge on what you can change or improve upon for the success of your business.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: What in the World is Outreach Marketing?
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Outreach Marketing Course; Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2: Outreach Marketing for Your Business Type
- Lesson 2 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: How Outreach Marketing and Good Customer Service Can Drive Sales
- Lesson 3 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Approaching Outreach Marketing Contacts
- Lesson 4 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Follow Up and Maintaining a Rapport
- Lesson 5 Video
- Lesson discussions: Follow-Ups
- Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: Advertising that Complements your Marketing Outreach
- Lesson 6 Video
- Lesson discussions: Advertising
- Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Incorporating a Referral Program into Your Marketing Plan
- Lesson 7 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: The Importance of Networking
- Lesson 8 Video
- Complete: Lesson 8 Activity: Your Networking Plan
- Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: Outreach Marketing Via Online Sources
- Lesson 9 Video
- Lesson discussions: Blogging
- Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Tracking Customer Demographics and Marketing Successes
- Lesson 10 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Putting It All Together and Marketing Success Stories
- Lesson 11 Video
- Lesson discussions: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
- Complete: Final Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
- Assessment: Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define outreach marketing.
- Describe outreach marketing for different business types.
- Describe how outreach marketing and good customer service can drive sales.
- Describe making outreach marketing contacts.
- Describe proper ways to follow up and maintain a rapport with contacts.
- Identify advertising that compliments your marketing outreach.
- Incorporate a referral program into your marketing plan.
- Summarize the importance of networking.
- Track customer demographics.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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