Alternative video worksheet: Power of the internet
Lesson outcome Vocabulary Digital marketing
Learners can use a range of vocabulary related to marketing 5 Match verbs 1–3 with nouns a–c. Watch the first part and brands. of the video again (0:00–0:27) to check your answers. 1 drive a brands 2 build b products or services Lead-in 3 promote c sales
6 Complete the sentences from the video using the
words and phrases in the box.
about catches develop social media
target markets prestige on trend unique selling point cost-effective transactional
1 You can build a website much more cheaply.
2 Using for marketing is a good strategy for start-ups with small budgets. 3 See if it sparks, see if it people’s imagination. 4 She needs a website that will and promote her 1 Look at the picture from the website of a start-up brand. events company. What type of events do you think the 5 You need to be able to let them know what your business company specialises in? If you had a limited marketing is . budget, how could you promote this company? 6 They are both and they have a timeless quality. 7 So it’s a brand that you’re looking to build? Video 8 Digital marketing channels are easy to access and often 2 ALT 2.1.1 Decide if these sentences are true (T) very . or false (F). Then watch the video and check your 9 You need to build that USP, that that predictions. differentiates you from other people that sell something. 1 Traditional marketing channels, such as TV, are often 10 The challenge for businesses is to choose the channel or cheaper than digital marketing. channels that reach their most effectively. 2 The basic rules of marketing are similar for both traditional and digital channels. 7 Choose the best word in italics to complete the 3 Digital marketing has not experienced quick growth in sentence. recent years. 1 She reviews the latest cosmetics in her advert / diary / blog and has a lot of followers in the teen market. 3 Watch the video again and answer the questions. 2 An effective website regularly updates clients / content / 1 What advantage can digital media offer over traditional brand such as new photos and articles. media for start-up companies? 3 The new website has had a lot of connection / hits / calls but 2 How can people now connect with specialised or niché it doesn’t always result in sales. markets? 4 The online advertising campaign went virtual / digital / viral 3 What online methods are suggested for testing an idea and suddenly everyone was talking about the new design. before investing in marketing? 5 Consumers often read reviews before buying and negative 4 How has Nike’s vision changed from the 60s to now? notes / comments / demands aren’t good for business. 5 What is Julia’s job and how many followers does she have? 6 Online advertising can be effective but banner ads which 6 What offer does Julia make to Jo? carry contacts / likes / links to other websites aren’t always popular. 7 What is the result of Jo’s brand having a more effective website and social media presence? 8 Work in pairs. Discuss these questions. 4 Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss these questions. 1 When you are visiting websites do you find online marketing such as banner ads useful or irritating? Why? 1 The video mentions television advertising as one example of traditional marketing. What other examples can you think of? 2 Is it useful when consumers leave online reviews or comments about products? Why? 2 Which target consumers might prefer digital marketing and which might prefer traditional channels of marketing? 3 Are you more likely to trust a product that is advertised in a magazine or mentioned in a blog? Why? 3 What traditional marketing methods alongside digital marketing might be effective for a start-up like Jo’s event company?