Structure, people and process challenges of multichannel marketing: Insights from marketers

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the utility of strategic implementation theory as a guide for dealing with issues marketers face when implementing multichannel marketing. Although marketers attempt to harness the potential of emerging marketing channels, implementation is proving diffi cult. This is because the complexity of multichannel marketing has implications for existing organisational structures, people and processes. Further, the reliance on external suppliers and vendors in implementing new channels is causing organisational confl ict and the development of new management processes. A qualitative research approach using insights from senior marketers of ' Bluechip ' organisations was used to identify multichannel marketing implementation diffi culties. The major contribution of this article was to show the areas for which strategic implementation theory provides practical implementation guidelines and future research directions.

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