What is integrated marketing communication?

How does integrated marketing communication differ from traditional advertising and promotion and what are some of the reasons more marketers are taking an IMC perspective to their advertising and PR?

• Answer:

  Integrated marketing communications uses all communication channels for marketing its message; it is a holistic approach to marketing communication. It aims to ensure consistency of message and the complementary use of media. The concept includes online and offline marketing channels, whereas, traditional would only utilize advertising messages. Marketers are taking an IMC perspective due to the new World dynamic. Consumers have a much more digital attitude, multi tasking through different Medias all day long. The IMC business strategy process recognizes a number of relevant audiences external and internal promoting the company for its employees as well as customers prospects, suppliers, investors, interest groups, and the general public through different channels.