EXPLORING DIGITAL MARKETING IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: A CASE OF A DIGITAL MUSIC PLATFORM

Abstract

Purpose- This study aims to investigate entertainment marketing activities in the digital entertainment era. In doing so, this study targets to explore digital entertainment marketing activities and strategies. Methodology- The study employs a qualitative method designed as an explorative study. Case study is conducted as a research method. A purposive sampling method is performed. Purposive sampling methods are used to discover and explain facts and events. Typical case sampling which is one of the purposive samplin is conducted. In this method the most typical cases are chosen among a series of cases where a new application or innovation is wanted to be introduced by the researcher. Data is collected by the semi-structured interview technique with the chief marketing officer of a dıgital music platform application. Findings- Digitalisation is the most succesful tool of information and communication technology. Findings reveal that digital consumer engagement is one of the essential methods to keep consumers' dynamism in the digital entertainment era, because of the consumers’ tastes and needs change fastly. Also, personalized content enable consumers to have a great experience. So, digital consumer participation and digital entertainment marketing related with the conseumer satisfaction. On the other hand, due to its' nature, convergence has a tremendous impact on digital entertainment marketing. It is also essential to decide what content will be marketed and who will be the target audience. Moreover, because the Internet removes the limits, globalization of the digital entertainment marketing strategies bring remarkable differentiation. Conclusion- Digital entertainment businesses must be dynamic to keep consumers on the conduit due to the short life cycle of the content. Digital marketing channels are quite effective channels to convey the marketing message. Social media usage is the one of the most effective methods for promotion activities. Social media utilization and using influencers as marketing campaigns significantly sustain the business and profitability.

Keywords

• Entertainment marketing mix
• digitalization
• digital entertainment
• social media usage
• typical case sampling

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