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Module 1 · The Digital Marketing Mindset and the Modern Buyer Journey

1.1 Marketing in a Digital World

Skills Track

What is marketing really for, and why does digital change how it works?

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What this lesson covers

What is marketing really for, and why does digital change how it works?

  • Marketing vs. selling vs. advertising
  • The marketing concept and customer value
  • Owned, earned, shared and paid media
  • AI as a marketing collaborator
  • Digital marketing ethics and consumer trust

Why this matters now

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Client Track1.1 · Optional

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Key terms

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