Nowadays, social media is widely used for marketing activities. Despite the many benefits, there is still no comprehensive model for regulating marketing efforts in this area. The purpose of this study is to design and validate an effective model of social media
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Nowadays, social media is widely used for marketing activities. Despite the many benefits, there is still no comprehensive model for regulating marketing efforts in this area. The purpose of this study is to design and validate an effective model of social media marketing in the Tehran dairy industry with a mixed approach. The present study was conducted with a mixed (qualitative-quantitative) approach. The statistical population of this research in the qualitative part includes experts of Tehran milk industry. Qualitative sampling continued in a targeted manner until theoretical saturation was achieved. The statistical population in a small part also includes customers of Tehran milk industry. Using the Cochran's formula for uncertain communities, 384 people have been calculated as a sample. Cluster sampling method and available individuals were used for sampling. Semi-structured interview and Likert scale questionnaire were used to collect data. In order to analyze the data in the qualitative part by the data analysis method of the foundation, the indicators of the social media marketing model were identified using MAXQDA. Then, using structural-interpretive modeling and using MICMAC, a basic model was designed. Structural equation modeling and LISREL software were used to validate and present the final model. Findings showed that the components of knowledge management, customer needs assessment and customer engagement are among the basic components of the model that affect the strategic marketing and competitive advantage of the company and lead to media effectiveness and customer loyalty.
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