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Vol.21 No.5

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Measurement and Impact of Virtual and Digital Marketing as a Distribution Channel in Business

The Journal of Distribution Science / The Journal of Distribution Science, (P)1738-3110; (E)2093-7717
2023, v.21 no.5, pp.1-9
https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.21.05.202305.1
UKAJ Fatos (Prishtina University)
RAMAJ Vehbi (Peja University)
ELEZAJ Shaqir (Prishtinë, Kosovo)
UKAJ, F. , RAMAJ, V. , & ELEZAJ, S. (2023). Measurement and Impact of Virtual and Digital Marketing as a Distribution Channel in Business. , 21(5), 1-9, https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.21.05.202305.1

Abstract

Purpose: Marketing and especially distribution channels has proved challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide due to its exorbitant cost. The objective of this study is to access the role and impact of digital marketing as a new distribution channel in companies located in Kosovo. Research design, data and methodology: To achieve the objective of the research, data was collected from 64 respondents/participants working in different organizations and sectors. Results: The result of the data collected showed that digital marketing plays a huge role and an effective medium in distribution of products and services, and helps in boosting sales of companies. The results showed that this form of marketing helps with retention of customers and cost effectiveness. Conclusions: The managerial implication of this study is that it is believed that customers in the topical conversation region are impacted by Kosovo businesses and their online marketing initiatives. The results of this study suggest that marketers and managers should take advantage of social media in order to accomplish the study's main objective. However, for enhanced productivity and high-level effectiveness of Digital marketing in Kosovo, there should be proper sensitization on the available digital marketing options and how it can be done.

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Marketing, Distribution, Customers, Social media, Digital marketing.

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