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Business Partner B1+ Unit 2 Brands

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?

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