Global Impact: Multiculturalism from Coursera

This course embarks on the journey of understanding multicultural marketing's essentials. It elaborates on how culture influences consumer behavior and decision-making, and it explores the roles of multicultural consumer segments, generational and regional subcultures. The course imparts knowledge of various advertising strategies tailored for multicultural markets and discusses concepts like bilingual use, frame-switching, and communication channels' significance.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

- understand how culture influences consumer behavior and decision-making processes,

- identify and describe the roles of multicultural consumer segments, generational, and regional subcultures in marketing,

- analyze and apply various advertising strategies tailored for multicultural markets,

- recognize the effects of bilingual use and frame-switching in advertising communication,

- appreciate the importance of different communication channels in multicultural marketing campaigns,

-evaluate real-world multicultural marketing campaigns, identifying their strengths and areas for improvement,

- develop skills to create culturally responsive marketing strategies that acknowledge and appeal to the cultural backgrounds of diverse consumer segments, and

- enhance your multicultural marketing acumen, preparing you for leadership roles in culturally diverse business environments.

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Syllabus

Course Introduction and Module 1: Biculturalism Within and Outside the Person

In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. We will also explore the concept of multiculturalism, its increasing influence in the global marketplace, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Through case studies and real-world examples, you will understand the importance of multicultural consumers, the need for cultural competence, and the impact of successful and unsuccessful multicultural marketing strategies.

Module 2: Cultural Diversity in Developed Markets

This module dives into understanding and effectively engaging with key multicultural consumer segments in developed markets. Participants will gain insights into the Hispanic-American, Asian-American, and Black or African-American markets, exploring their unique characteristics and successful marketing campaigns. The module extends to examine multicultural consumer segments in Europe and Asia, and the significance of subcultures within these diverse markets. By focusing on the demographics, values, and beliefs of each segment, learners will be able to design marketing strategies that resonate with these diverse audiences.

Module 3: Marketing and Branding Strategies for Hispanics and Asian Americans

In this module, participants delve into targeted marketing and branding strategies for multicultural consumers. Centered around the United States' multicultural context, the module shares insights applicable to other multicultural groups. The three lessons explore a variety of marketing approaches to resonate with multicultural consumers, delve into the nuances of bilingual advertising, and unpack the concept of branding for bicultural consumers. With real-life examples illustrating each concept, the module equips participants with the tools to develop effective marketing and branding strategies for multicultural audiences.

Module 4: Multiculturalism in the Workplace

This module unpacks the complexities of managing multicultural teams in the workplace. Distinguishing between cross-cultural and multicultural teams, the module emphasizes the unique perspectives that multicultural individuals contribute to the professional setting. By exploring the power of embracing multicultural identity, fostering cultural flexibility, enhancing communication, and resolving conflicts, participants learn to develop an effective plan for leading multicultural teams. Filled with practical insights, real-life examples, and inspirational anecdotes, the module demonstrates how to harness multicultural strengths to foster a dynamic, inclusive work environment.

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Develops marketing knowledge and skills for diverse consumer segments, which is core for business in today's multicultural markets

Examines challenges and opportunities of multiculturalism in business, which equips learners to manage this in the workforce

Develops a nuanced understanding of international consumer demographics, which is helpful in a remote work and globalized world

Teaches actual marketing strategies to reach multicultural audiences, which is useful for learners working in marketing or business settings

Prerequisites may limit access to the course for learners without marketing or related backgrounds

Focuses on US-based multicultural marketing strategies, which may not be fully relevant to learners in other countries

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Global Impact: Multiculturalism with these activities:

Refine marketing research skills

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Improve your ability to conduct in-depth market research to support your multicultural marketing strategies.

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Review fundamental marketing research concepts
Practice conducting primary research using qualitative and quantitative methods
Analyze and interpret market research data

Join a peer group for multicultural marketing professionals

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Connect with other professionals and learn from their experiences in multicultural marketing.

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Identify and join a peer group or online community for multicultural marketing professionals
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share insights
Collaborate on projects or initiatives

Read 'The New Rules of Marketing & PR'

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Learn about the latest trends and best practices in marketing and public relations, including strategies for reaching multicultural audiences.

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Read the book thoroughly
Take notes and highlight key concepts
Discuss the book with peers or mentors

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Attend a workshop on 'Cultural Sensitivity in Marketing'

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Engage with industry experts and practitioners to delve deeper into cultural sensitivity and its impact on marketing strategies.

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Identify and register for a workshop on cultural sensitivity in marketing
Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions
Reflect on the insights gained and apply them to your marketing实践

Analyze successful multicultural marketing campaigns

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Develop your critical thinking skills and learn from successful real-world examples of multicultural marketing campaigns.

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Identify and analyze case studies of successful multicultural marketing campaigns
Evaluate the strategies, tactics, and results of these campaigns
Discuss the key learnings and best practices

Complete Google's 'Multicultural Marketing' course

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Gain insights and practical skills in multicultural marketing from a reputable source.

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Enroll in and complete the Google 'Multicultural Marketing' course
Follow the tutorials and complete all assignments
Apply the concepts and techniques to your marketing efforts

Develop a multicultural marketing plan

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Apply your knowledge and skills to create a comprehensive marketing plan that addresses the needs of a specific multicultural market.

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Identify the target multicultural audience
Conduct market research to understand their cultural values, behaviors, and media consumption habits
Develop marketing strategies and tactics that resonate with the target audience
Create a detailed implementation plan
Present the marketing plan to stakeholders

Launch a small-scale multicultural marketing campaign

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Apply your knowledge and skills to plan, execute, and evaluate a real-world multicultural marketing campaign.

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Identify a specific multicultural market to target
Develop a marketing strategy and tactics
Execute the campaign
Track and measure the results
Refine and iterate based on the results

Career center

Learners who complete Global Impact: Multiculturalism will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote products or services. They may also conduct market research to identify target audiences and develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Marketing Managers with the skills and knowledge they need to develop effective marketing campaigns that resonate with multicultural audiences.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers oversee sales teams and develop sales strategies. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing campaigns. This course can provide Sales Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and execute sales strategies that are effective in multicultural markets.

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Product Manager

Product Managers develop and manage products for companies. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Product Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and manage products that are appealing to multicultural audiences.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice and guidance to companies or organizations. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Consultants with the knowledge and skills they need to provide advice and guidance to companies or organizations on how to effectively market to multicultural audiences.

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Social Worker

Social Workers provide support and assistance to individuals and families. This course can provide Social Workers with the knowledge and skills they need to provide support and assistance to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Market Research Analyst

Market Research Analysts study market conditions to identify potential opportunities for businesses. They may analyze consumer behavior to provide insights into product development or marketing campaigns. This course can provide Market Research Analysts with a solid understanding of the dynamics of multicultural markets, helping them to develop more effective strategies for targeting these markets.

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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs start and run their own businesses. This course can provide Entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills they need to start and run businesses that are successful in multicultural markets.

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Public relations manager

Public Relations Managers develop and execute public relations campaigns to promote companies or organizations. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Public Relations Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and execute public relations campaigns that are effective in multicultural markets.

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit Managers oversee nonprofit organizations. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing campaigns. This course can provide Nonprofit Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and execute marketing campaigns that are effective in multicultural markets.

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Educator

Educators teach students in schools, colleges, or universities. This course can provide Educators with the knowledge and skills they need to teach students about multiculturalism and how to effectively work with multicultural populations.

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Event Planner

Event Planners plan and execute events for companies or organizations. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing campaigns. This course can provide Event Planners with the knowledge and skills they need to plan and execute events that are inclusive of multicultural audiences.

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Brand Manager

Brand Managers develop and manage brands for companies. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Brand Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and manage brands that are relevant to multicultural audiences.

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Advertising Manager

Advertising Managers plan and execute advertising campaigns to promote products or services. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing strategies. This course can provide Advertising Managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop effective advertising campaigns that are tailored to multicultural audiences.

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Government Official

Government Officials develop and implement policies for governments. This course can provide Government Officials with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and implement policies that are inclusive of multicultural populations.

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Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

Customer Relationship Managers (CRMs) build and maintain relationships with customers. They may also work with marketing managers to develop marketing campaigns. This course can provide CRMs with the knowledge and skills they need to build and maintain relationships with customers from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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