Marketing Discussion Post

M4 Discussion – Dealing with an Omni-channel World

The 1990s were marked by a back-office revolution in efficiency, systems and re-engineering. As we transition into the 21st century, the key revolution is the front-office interface with customers. It is no longer a simple mix of brick and mortar integration, or even “bricks and clicks” integration. Rather, with the advance of social media, mobile media, always-on communications, the Internet of Things and multi-channel markets, the new catchphrase is “Omni-channel.”

Here is what I would like you to respond to for this discussion:

Is Omni-channel truly different than multi-channel?
Do traditional marketing approaches work in an Omni-channel world?
What new capabilities do firms need to put in place to take advantage of this world?

Discussion Instructions
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