Digital Marketing Playbook: Tools, Tactics, and Execution

Junior and Mid-Level sales, strategy, or marketing executives who wish to understand the nuts & bolts of how Digital Marketing works. Work experience – 0 to 10 years.
  • Curriculum is updated to match current trends such as AI, automation, and advanced analytics, helping you stay ahead in the digital marketing landscape.
  • Structured modules, regular exposure to new tools, and mentoring boost confidence, adaptability, and readiness for ever-evolving marketing challenges.
  • Executive courses help develop leadership skills for driving digital innovation and transformation within organizations by leveraging new marketing technologies and fostering a customer-first culture.
  • Equips professionals to transition into roles such as Digital Marketing Executive, Brand & Campaign Manager, SEO Strategist, or Analyst. Also prepares for starting your own digital marketing agency or performance marketer roles.

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Dates
Start Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Register By: 07 June 2026
Early Bird Deadline: 27 May 2026
Special Offer Deadline: 27 March 2026

Program Fee
Regular: Rs. 45,000 + GST
Early Bird Fee: Rs. 40,500 + GST
Special Offer Fee: Rs. 36,000 + GST

Duration
Live-Online, 12 weeks
2.45 hrs /week
Saturday: 10 am to 12:45 pm IST

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Program Overview

During our various interactions with people in the Marketing function, we observed that many of them articulated high-level perspectives on Digital Marketing that were more strategic in nature. Professionals would know what Nike, Mastercard or Tata Motors were doing on the Digital Marketing front, but were totally unaware of “how to reach there” at the operational level. The gap between “strategy” and “operational” aspects of Digital Marketing was glaring.

Marketers, Sales, and Strategy professionals need to understand how Digital Marketing works. Most corporates hire Digital Marketing Agencies to run campaigns. Still, the Sales and Marketing executives are seldom aware of the workings of Digital Marketing. These questions need to be asked of the agencies, how to maximise the return on investments, etc. It ends up being a “black box” where the Digital Marketing spending is not optimized. An understanding of the nuts & bolts of Digital Marketing is very important.

This program has been designed for executives to understand how Digital Marketing actually works. It is based on years of working in the Marketing domain and running campaigns for large corporations.

To understand the relevancy of this program, here are some compelling industry facts –

  • Digital channels now dominate advertising investment. Globally, digital ads are forecast to account for around 73 % of total advertising spending in 2025.
  • Mobile is the heartbeat of digital consumption. For example, in Q1 2025 mobile web traffic was projected at over 60 %, with mobile ad spend comprising the majority of digital spend.
  • Social media reach is enormous: More than 4 billion social media users worldwide. Short-form video formats (e.g., Reels, Shorts, TikTok) now report high ROI: ~72 % of marketers in 2025 said short-form video gave the highest ROI.
  • Email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective channels: On average, for every USD 1 spent on email marketing clients may earn up to USD 36 in return.
  • Search and SEO still matter: Organic search drives over half of website traffic in many markets—and investment in SEO services is projected to reach USD 127.5 billion in 2025.
  • Emerging tech & data-driven marketing: AI/automation tools are rapidly being adopted. For example, in 2025 a high percentage of marketers reported using AI tools daily. Data privacy and first-party data are rising in importance as third-party cookies phase out.
  • Consumer behaviour is shifting: Mobile-first browsing, video consumption, social commerce and immersive experiences (AR/VR) are influencing how brands need to engage.

Collectively, these trends underscore that digital marketing is no longer an optional “channel” — it is core to business strategy, execution, measurement and growth. Organisations that lack up-to-date skills, tools and frameworks risk falling behind.

Here are a couple of articles from the Harvard Business Review for further reading: Digital Marketing Skills Need For Effective Marketing Strategy  and  How to Create a Digital Marketing Plan

INCENTIVE FOR EARLY SIGN ON!

A special 20% discount on the program fee applies to all enrollments made on or before 27 Mar  2026. Participants have the option to pay the program fee in two easy installments.

Program Objectives

This is a hands-on, practical course in digital marketing that combines essential theoretical foundations with lectures, case studies, assignments, and step-by-step execution of Digital Marketing strategies.

It provides a robust pathway from learning essential concepts to understanding tools and launching real campaigns, ensuring participants are ready to implement ideas in their respective professional environments.

  • Enable students to plan, execute, and analyze digital marketing campaigns across major channels.
  • Develop proficiency in contemporary digital tools (Google Ads Manager, Keyword Planner, Meta Ads Manager, Canva Pro, Google Analytics, GA4, Search Console, Microsoft Clarity, etc.).
  • Cultivate data-driven decision-making and creative problem-solving in digital environments.
  • Prepare a portfolio-worthy integrated campaign strategy.

Pedagogy

  • Blend theory with real-world applications, using frameworks, case studies, and live projects.
  • Enable cross-industry peer learning and professional networking.
  • Feature high-impact faculty and practitioners with digital innovation expertise.

Who is it for?

This program is designed for early to mid-level professionals (0-10 years of experience) who are building their careers in marketing, digital, or business growth functions and want hands-on exposure to digital marketing tools, tactics, and execution strategies.

Ideal participants include:

  • Marketing Associates / Executives / Specialists looking to gain practical skills in digital campaigns, analytics, SEO, social media, email, and content marketing.
  • Digital Marketing Coordinators / Analysts seeking to broaden their understanding of cross-channel strategy and measurement frameworks.
  • Product / Brand / Growth Associates aiming to integrate digital marketing into product launches and customer engagement strategies.
  • Entrepreneurs and Start-up Professionals wanting to leverage digital marketing for business growth on limited budgets.
  • Professionals transitioning into marketing or digital roles from functions like sales, communications, or IT.

Program Content

(Real-World Marketing Use Cases will be used throughout the course)

Introduction to Digital Marketing Strategy, Channels and Platform Mastery

  • Evolution of DM and its growth. How digital has changed since 2016. How marketing budgets are shifting towards digital.
  • Why is digital marketing getting popular? Digital marketing channels – SEO, SEM (PPC), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Affiliate and Influencer Marketing.

Digital Marketing Performance Metrics

Understanding digital metrics – Impressions / Clicks / CTR / CPC / Acquisition / Conversion / Difference between CPC and CPM campaigns. ROAS / Lifetime value. Mapping customer journey. Understanding engagement & remarketing.

Content Marketing & Social Media Strategy

  • Developing a Content Marketing Strategy. Building an online brand presence – Facebook Business Page / Instagram Business account / Whatsapp Business page / Google Business Profile / Linkedin page / YouTube channel. Aligning digital strategy with business goals. Content strategies for different businesses.
  • Case Studies: Successful digital transformations in B2C & B2B. Measuring DAU / WAU / MAUs

Tracking competition

FB Ads Library – spying on competition. Google Ads Library.

Understanding Meta Ads Creation & Execution

  • Starting with Meta Ads Manager. Structure – Campaign – Adsets -Ads. Understanding 6 different campaign objectives and developing targeting strategies.
  • Understanding creative techniques for different platforms. Communication strategies. Facebook Analytics for business growth

Advanced Meta Ads Strategies

  • Remarketing – Using Custom and Look-alike audiences.
  • Full funnel strategy – Why / How to implement

Understanding SEO

On-page / Off-page and Technical SEO optimization strategies. Keyword Research & planning. Short tail / long tail keywords. SERP.

Google Ads

  • Google Ads Manager. Understanding Search, Display, YouTube, Demand Gen & Pmax campaigns.
  • Developing powerful ad assets – headlines, descriptions, callouts, sitelinks, lead forms, etc

Understanding Analytics

  • Understanding breakdowns, keyword scores, ad quality.
  • UTM parameters.
  • A-B Testing.
  • Google Analytics. Search Console. Microsoft Clarity.

Industry Leaders Interaction

Email Marketing & Automation

  • Lead Magnets / CRM Lead Management System and tracking
  • UTM Parameters and integration to website
  • Tools: Mailchimp, HubSpot, Brevo, etc.

DM Trends - AI and data analytics.

  • AI in marketing (Generative AI, Chatbots, Personalization)
  • Voice Search, AR/VR marketing
  • Blockchain in advertising

Project Presentations

Two sessions – group presentations

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Key Takeaways

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Listed below are some more takeaways tailored for practical learning and immediate application:

  • Hands-On Digital Skills
    • Gain proficiency in key digital marketing tools and platforms: SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, video, analytics, and automation.
    • Learn to leverage dashboards and reporting tools to measure campaign performance.
  • Strategic Campaign Planning
    • Ability to design integrated digital marketing campaigns aligned with business objectives.
    • Understand how to map customer journeys and optimise touchpoints for engagement and conversion.
  • Content & Engagement Mastery
    • Create effective content strategies for blogs, social media, video, email, and emerging formats (short-form video, AR/VR).
    • Learn personalisation and targeting techniques to increase customer engagement.
  • Execution Frameworks & Best Practices
    • Apply structured frameworks for campaign execution, monitoring, and optimisation.
    • Hands-on experience with A/B testing, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Digital ROI & Analytics
    • Understand key metrics and attribution models to evaluate campaign ROI.
    • Use insights to optimise marketing spend and improve lead generation and conversion rates.
  • Emerging Trends & Innovations
    • Explore AI, automation, social commerce, and other digital innovations shaping the marketing landscape.
    • Learn how to integrate privacy-compliant, first-party data strategies into marketing initiatives.
  • Actionable Digital Marketing Playbook
    • Develop a personalised, ready-to-implement digital marketing playbook for your organisation or projects.
    • Identify opportunities for immediate application in ongoing campaigns or business initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Impact
    • Understand the role of digital marketing in broader business functions like product launches, customer experience, and revenue growth.
    • Build confidence to collaborate with analytics, sales, and creative teams.

Faculty Profile

Maneesh Konkar

Maneesh Konkar is the Founder of Direction One Consulting, a corporate training & digital marketing agency that has worked with some of the finest organizations in India, Asia, Europe & Africa.

After completing his BE Electronics from VIT, Pune in 1991, Maneesh went on to do a PGDM from IIM Bangalore in 1995. He then joined ITC from campus, spent a wonderful first 17 months learning the nuances of B2C Channel management & Go To Market strategies.

It was at ITC that he found his calling in people & organization development. He started teaching part-time at Symbiosis in Pune and started a corporate training startup Direction One.

Starting with his first client in May 1999, Maneesh has had a fantastic time doing Sales, leadership & negotiations training and has run multi-year academies for India’s biggest corporates – ITC, HUL, Godrej, Mahindra, Cargill, ICICI Bank, Amazon, Legrand, Birla, Bajaj Auto, Abbott, Sanofi, Tata Motors and more. Post 2022, Maneesh runs two start-ups – one for online courses & another – a digital marketing agency.

His digital agency “Direction One – Digital” has worked with Tata Motors (CV & PV), Bajaj Auto, Skoda & Asian Paints with their digital marketing initiatives for Facebook & Instagram ads, Lead generation, Google Search, Display & YouTube ads, SEO & social media marketing.

His course startup “Direction one – Courses” has over 14k students doing courses in B2C, B2B sales, negotiations & digital marketing. He also creates powerful SCORM-compliant e-learning content using Articulate Rise software and has a ready-made course library in POSH, careers, sales and marketing.

He has over 13k followers on LinkedIn & regularly posts success tips on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram on the handle “Direction One Success”.

He is also a Visiting Faculty for Negotiations at SPJIMR & has been on admission interview panels at IIM Bangalore multiple times.

Testimonials

  • I have attended one of the symposiums by Maneesh Konkar. It was a great experience and provided some learning for every entrepreneur in the room. From the questions that everyone asked, and there were a lot of them, it was evident that everyone connected well with him on the issue. We were a mixed bunch of enterprise owners and included young and old, in manufacturing, service, trade, and consulting.

    Sushil Bahal
    Managing Director, Raka PR Online
  • Applied the course learnings to understand long-term benefits & increase the size of the pie. Saved 3% per year on a long-term contract with a vendor last week by applying these principles.

    Sanjay Manne
    DGM, Cummins
  • I just wanted to let you know that I did more SEO searches of competitors & found so many more keywords that are useful, so I updated my Thinkific info ~ thanks for your help!

    Dianne Fanti
    Creator - Reset for Wellness System, Maryland, US.
  • The digital marketing course was excellent! I learned new concepts and practical skills that enhanced my understanding of the field. Highly recommended!

    Preeti

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Program Schedule

Schedule: Two sessions of 75 minutes each every week on Saturday between 10 am and 12:45 pm with a break in between.

The program starts on Saturday, 27 June 2026 and would run for 12 weeks.  The program has a total of 24 sessions.

Delivery Mode: Live-Online through Zoom

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Parthasarathy S
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Email: partha@labinmotion.com