Choosing Marketing Communications Software
Getting the most out of your marketing and communications strategy can be achieved much more efficiently and successfully with good quality marketing communications software. When you have spent considerable time, money and energy on developing a marketing and communications strategy, you don’t want to waste it. And one of the first things a consultant will say about a strategy is that it is useless if it is not acted upon. Developing a strategy is a waste of time if it is not put into practice and managed correctly. In today’s busy, 24/7 world, we often need a little help to manage and make the most of our communications activities. The media are diverse and independent; it’s no longer enough to monitor the news feed from newspapers and TV stations. We need to track social media, make use of advertising on the Internet and in traditional forms, and make sure everyone in the organisation is giving out the same message, which helps benefit the organisation. Here’s where a good marketing communications software package can be worth its weight in gold.
When you look at what kind of marketing or PR software to purchase, you need to weigh up your needs against the advantages and disadvantages of certain products. Some software packages will be much stronger for email marketing, for example, while some are focused on relationship management. Some packages offer a selection of different tools, which is useful for the small business or someone who has a limited budget for marketing software and tools. Consider how easy the software is to use and whether you can train others to use it. Complicated software is great for computer geniuses, but you may not be comfortable purchasing a software package that you don’t understand. Ultimately, marketing software should help your business, not be a hindrance and give you extra things to worry about.
Consider the cost of the package and whether you will need to pay for any upgrades or servicing of the software. If you have problems with the software, who will you call — does the package come with a help centre or are there resources on the Internet to help you out? Be aware of any future changes you may be planning in the business and how these could affect the software you choose to purchase. Watch out that the software you choose doesn’t become inappropriate for your needs after a few years.
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AIMediaComms, established in December 2009, is Europe’s leading provider of media relations software and marketing communications software. AIMediaComms supplies sophisticated software to communications professionals in the public and private sectors. Find out more at www.aimediacomms.com.
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