Marketing communication on social networks: Solution in the times of crisis

Abstract

Every day more and more Internet users use social networks, which have become a very interesting channel also for the marketing experts, who are always looking for the new opportunities how to deliver their messages to a wider range of users. Social networks are due to some of its specific features very different from traditional marketing communication channels and have several advantages as well as some pitfalls. People responsible for marketing communication must be aware of the latter, if they want marketing communication on social networks to achieve its objectives. Especially in the times of crisis, when the resources for marketing communication are very limited and requirements to maximize the return of investment are present, some specific characteristics of social networks enable companies to take the advantages of social networks for the effective communication with users.