Information Package / Course Catalogue
Marketing Communication in New Media
Course Code: YMİ331
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine the concept of marketing communication within the transforming structure of new media environments, and to investigate the relationship between brand, consumer, content, interaction, and strategic communication on digital platforms. The course aims to evaluate current practices ranging from traditional marketing communication to digital marketing, social media campaigns to influencer marketing, content marketing to data-driven targeting, search engine marketing to AI-powered marketing communication, from a theoretical and critical perspective. Students are expected to be able to analyze marketing communication strategies in new media environments and develop campaign designs in accordance with ethical principles.

Course Content

The concept of marketing communication encompasses integrated marketing communication, new media and digital transformation, brand communication, digital consumer behavior, social media marketing, content marketing, influencer marketing, viral marketing, experiential marketing, search engine optimization, search engine advertising, data-driven targeting, mobile marketing, email marketing, online communities, user-generated content, digital campaign planning, AI-powered marketing communication, ethical issues, privacy, and consumer rights.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It explains the fundamental concepts of marketing communication within the context of new media.
2.It evaluates the differences between traditional marketing communication and digital marketing communication.
3.It analyzes social media, content marketing, influencer marketing, and viral marketing strategies.
4.This study discusses digital consumer behavior, targeting, personalization, and measurement processes from a marketing communication perspective.
5.By evaluating ethical issues related to marketing communication in new media environments, they can create a digital campaign draft.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kotler, P., Kartajaya, H., and Setiawan, I. Marketing 5.0: Technology for Humanity . Wiley, 2021.
2.Chaffey, D. and Ellis-Chadwick, F. Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice . Pearson, 2022.
3.Kingsnorth, S. Digital Marketing Strategy: An Integrated Approach to Online Marketing . Kogan Page, 2022.
4.Tuten, TL and Solomon, MR Social Media Marketing . SAGE Publications, 2020.
5.Ryan, D. Understanding Digital Marketing: Marketing Strategies for Engaging the Digital Generation . Kogan Page, 2020.
6.Odabaşı, Y. and Oyman, M. Marketing Communication Management . MediaCat Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Marketing Communication: Concepts, Processes, and Fundamental Approaches
Week 2 - Theoretical
Transitioning from Traditional Marketing Communications to Digital Marketing Communications
Week 3 - Theoretical
Integrated Marketing Communications and New Media Environments
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digital Consumer Behavior and Online Decision-Making Processes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Brand Communication, Brand Identity, and Digital Brand Experience
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social Media Marketing: Platforms, Content Types, and Engagement Strategies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Content Marketing, Storytelling, and User-Generated Content
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
General Review Week
Week 9 - Theoretical
Influencer Marketing, Thought Leadership, and Trust Building
Week 10 - Theoretical
Viral Marketing, Word-of-Mouth Communication, and Digital Dissemination Strategies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Advertising, and Visibility Management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data-Driven Marketing, Targeting, Personalization, and Measurement
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing, and Multichannel Communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Privacy, Ethical Issues, and Digital Campaign Analysis
Week 15 - Final Exam
General Review Week
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Project1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment115116
Project120121
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
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OÇ-1
4
4
3
OÇ-2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026