Digital marketing is a comprehensive term that represents the use of digital technologies, primarily the Internet[6], to promote products or brands. This concept traces back to the 1990s, with significant milestones like the first clickable banner ad and the development of marketing automation[2]. Core strategies in this field include SEO, SEM, content marketing[3], and social media marketing[1]. Digital marketing also plays a pivotal role in brand awareness[4], influencing consumer[7] behavior and decision-making. Despite challenges like privacy[8] concerns and the need for platform adaptation, innovative strategies like data-driven advertising[5] and remarketing continue to evolve. This marketing approach also encourages the use of influencers and online channels to enhance brand[9] visibility and engage with consumers effectively. In the modern era, digital marketing is not only about selling products; it’s about building a unique brand identity and establishing a strong connection with the audience.
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Digital marketing is the component of marketing that uses the Internet and online-based digital technologies such as desktop computers, mobile phones, and other digital media and platforms to promote products and services. Its development during the 1990s and 2000s changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms became increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people increasingly used digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns have become prevalent, employing combinations of search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, display advertising, e-books, and optical disks and games have become commonplace. Digital marketing extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as television, mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callbacks, and on-hold mobile ringtones. The extension to non-Internet channels differentiates digital marketing from online marketing.