Measurement metrics of social media marketing activities: A conceptual framework

Abstract:

Due to the globalization, the advent of the internet and the fierce competition that comes along with it marketing management has changed. This environmental dynamics cause serious challenges for marketers and the pressure of confirming marketing allocations and spending rises. To support managers in their marketing investment decisions measurement metrics are indispensable. This paper discusses various approaches to deriving a return on marketing and especially social media marketing investment.