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Col Nageshwant Roy Vaid
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SME Times News Bureau | 09 Nov, 2009
Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) must look for the advantages of Internet Marketing as it diametrically changes and improves business profiling, CEO of NGA Consultancy Services, Lt. Col (Retd) Nageshwant Roy Vaid said in an exclusive e-mail interview to SME Times.
Excerpts of the interview...

Electronic marketing or digital signature marketing is now a absolute imperative.Your comments on the subject?
Nageshwant Roy Vaid: Marketing has been the cardinal input in one form or the other for our collective survival and has both in design and content dictated our very existence. Marketing methodology has seen both a qualitative and quantitative improvement with e- marketing being the resultant innovation as also a well orchestrated professional product culminating in modern technologies taking over the world of professional marketing. Simply defined and understood in its multifaceted manifestations marketing or electronic marketing refers to application of marketing principles, techniques via electronic media and more specifically the internet. The terms e-marketing, internet marketing, online marketing are frequently interchangeable and do have similar connotations in meaning. Indian SME's must look for the digital advantage as it diametrically changes and improves business profiling. Globalisation is a result oriented manifestation of trade and commerce,movement of liqid assets, internationalization of movement of human resources and above all rapid inroads in information technology. IT supremacy is pivotal for improvement of Indian SME's stature in the market.
 
Process oriented e-marketing is the need of the hour. What should SME's in India do to make internet marketing an advantage statement?

Nageshwant Roy Vaid: In terms of processes e-marketing is marketing a brand using the internet. It uses both direct response marketing as also resorts to indirect marketing elements which use a range of technologies which unilaterally allow connectivity by multifaceted business activities with stated target audiences i.e target customers. SME's in India today must understand both the value accretions as also multifaceted advantages the utilitarian mode which e-marketing offers. Internationally countries are generating comfort levels for business improvement, doing enhancement and achieving multi country penetration by the internet advantage.
 
What should e-marketing entail?
Nageshwant Roy Vaid: E-marketing  encompasses as also entails all marketing activities conducted via the availability of world wide web with the stated aim of doing business and developing brand acceptance as also giving the brand/ focus and identity. Our SME's need both focus and identity as without them we cannot carve a niche in the the world peopled by marketers. Subsequent to correct strategies being implemented and subtle nuances of e-marketing enunciated the "ROI" can far exceed that of traditional marketing strategies.Marketing is associated with several models which are goal oriented-commerce, where goods are sold directly to prospective customers, publishing or the sale of advertising and more importantly lead based sites where an organisation generates value accretions by getting well tailored sales leads from delineated sites. Indian SME's are looking at creation of international business and gradually becoming continental players before finding acceptance at global levels. Our products need both marketing and engineering expertise and product movement is simplified by e-marketing in terms of product comprehension by major global players. Global acceptance for new product development, associated R&D will diametrically change and alter market equations for the better in the market. We need more market credibility and acceptability.

Internet gives value accretions. What multifarious benefits will accrue to industry at large?
Nageshwant Roy Vaid: The internet in its myriad manifestation has given major and unique benefits to marketing which includes low and acceptable costs in dissemination of information and media to what constitutes a global audience. In a more proactive manner the interactive nature of the internet in terms of what can be described as instant response as also in its inherent ability in eliciting response would become cardinal to success. Internet marketing will in term of duality of aims bind both creative and technical aspects of the internet. We can qualify internet marketing methods to include search engine marketing, display advertising, email marketing, affiliate marketing, interactive marketing, blog marketing and what we understand as proactive marketing. Both qualitatively and quantitatively internet marketing is the process of growing and promoting stated organizational interests using online media. We must categorically understand that internet marketing will not simply mean constructing a website or website promotion. It is essential to understand that behind that website is a real organization with quantifiable goals. There are strategic connotations of emarketing which will encompass online advertising products, services, and websites which will include market research as also email marketing strategies dovetailed with direct sales. Indian SME's will logically benefit immensely if we do goal oriented marketing. We must seek a shift of emphasis and logically confine ourselves to attainble parameters which must have a qualitative and quantitative sanctity.A major revolution is brewing to bring all national markets closer and in all probability the end of the century will see outstanding internet penetration quotient. Continental marketing/ multi-national marketing and global marketing is all set to change more emphatically.

What are proactive market benefits which can be made available to Indian SME's?

Nageshwant Roy Vaid: A major benefit associated with internet marketing is in its physical availability of astounding amounts of information. Consumers can access both the internet and available research products, as also purchase them at any hour of the day. Businessmen can transact business on dedicated shopping sites and even auction sites at any hour of the day. Micro canvas and macro canvas connotations exist for businessmen to expand from what are predominantly  local markets to national markets and even international markets. Undeniably e-marketing has given global connotations to marketing and brought the world closer as nothing else. Accountability for advertisers, low cost of entry as also major and pronounced emphasis on business goals will not only determine strategy but also quantifiably dictate marketing operations. This will enhance overall marketing impact and ensure effectiveness of marketing campaigns. We must understand that for a average customer / businessman aspects of exposure, responsiveness, and overall efficiency of inter media or emarketing capability is much easier to monitor and track in stark comparison to traditional available"offline media". Enconsed in the privacy of his business cubicle or sitting in his house the average  consumer and the businessman can transact business with a click of the mouse. Information passage is faster as also authentic deals can be transacted and long term affiliation between parties to a deal is now on the cards for business development due to emarketing.We need the internet advantage, today and tomorrow.

What are your views on online banking?

Nageshwant Roy Vaid: Online banking as also online advertising has major ramifications which have diametrically change the very face of trading. Internet auctions have gained tremendous popularity and appeal. Needless to state that emarketing has impacted several industries to include music, banking, flea markets and lead to creation of major inroads in the advertising industry.

Is internet a viable tool for globalisation?

Nageshwant Roy Vaid: It is a fact that the average consumer/ businessman is not complaining today as he is spoilt for choice by the multifarious advantages offered by e-marketing. It has come to rule our very existence and qualifies as a medium for the present and future for transacting business. Globalisation which is directly impacted by trade related commerce and movement of liquidity instruments coupled with movement of human resources and exchange of knowledge will owe its growth profile to internet in foreseeable future and it is for these reasons that we should enlarge both the scope and template of our internet advantage.
 
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Incredible Internet
Deepika | Mon Nov 23 09:51:38 2009
Internet is revolutionary and therefore topical for both discussion and implementation by small and medium enterprises.Our corporate entities still believe in the tradional marketing cycles and give techology a miss.It may matter in the long run as comfort levels generated by technology outweigh all demerits of traditional marketing.In a country like ours we must take recourse more research oriented marketing as that will give us both secondary data options as also create a primary data profiling,We need relationship marketing and data base creation and retention because that is imperative to sustain business.A lot of companies take a short cut by negating technology which is cutting corners.Col Vaid has clearly stated that this is the way to go because if we are not there with the rest of market professionals we will never be there when they improve further.


There is intensity of thought!
V. Madhav | Wed Nov 18 10:25:18 2009
An intense statement of professional advantagw we can ill lafford to ignore. The gong has been sounded as we need to generate planning parameters which address expected market oppurtunities and new thrust areas for enhancing global marketing environment.Internet will ensure global strategies which are only going to leverage worldwide learning and at the same time respond fully to local needs and wants.I agree with Col Vaid in entirety.


Digital marketing-the IT advantage
Lakshmi | Mon Nov 16 06:12:19 2009
There is decided value addition with internet marketing because of its global flavour and the point is not to be disputed.However traditional marketing cannot take a backseat because the net penetration quotient in international business is way below the traditional marketing regime which does not have a organised structural umbrella at times.It is essential that we balance the two but also understand as rightly pointed out by Col Vaid that internet marketing is the way to go.

  Re: Digital marketing-the IT advantage
Rajendra Thakur | Tue Nov 17 11:21:20 2009
this is very good marketing , this is modern time so, to do extra ordinary is very important.


Internet is a solution package
Dolly | Sun Nov 15 16:32:30 2009
We must move with times and the current trend dictates usage of net as a medium.What is internationally followed as a medium for business transactions cannot be ignored by us.We ignore realism at our peril and therefore we are obliged to accept ground realities.Nothing compensates for a qualitative edge in the market but at the end of the day sales must happen.


Is internet a viable tool for globalisation?
Arun Gumber | Sun Nov 15 16:02:05 2009
Internet is just a supporting tool,it can only help in translating your business into marketing tool and that too,if you are ready into investing into making your web site,training manpower to handle the querries,put your site onto search engines-which is an expensive tool or loading onto B2 B sites otherwise it is just a repo tool for your visiting cards and nothing else. Although I do not debate its effeciency if utilized properly but at the end of the day you have to produce quality material and that is possible only with the right Infrastructure in termas of men,material Machiney and Money and if you have produced the required services or goods then it sells in India without internet also and then of course internets helps a lot.


Internet is the only option.
Ramesh | Sat Nov 14 14:40:24 2009
Global business evolution as rightly stated owes both its spread and volume to advent of the internet.The end of the century will bring untapped, internet devoid markets into the macro canvas of international business.


Professional tool of excellence
Ashish | Fri Nov 13 01:27:58 2009
Internet is a professional tool. Irrespective of which domain one is employed in you need to broaden your horizons by utilising both specific and general knowledge specific to your domain.Internet is value enhancement tool for any business.


Globalisation by Internet
Gaytri | Fri Nov 13 01:20:01 2009
The complete process of globalisation is being hastened by internet.Both the net culture and rapidity of message inflow and outflow are vital ingredients for business tentacles being increased.It is important to understand that this today is a sought after medium for conduct of research to enhance business.Both secondary and primary data compilation and usage have assumed new dimensions with the internet.


New Avatar of Marketing
vikramjit singh kohli | Thu Nov 12 18:57:23 2009
Well, with the improving stature of India in the world,it is very important for it to increase its global presence in the world by making quality products and marketing them in such a manner that it crates a lasting impression on the customers and with the e-marketing as a new tool,there's a very good chance of capturing upon this opportunity for enhanced business growth and providing all the relevant information to the customers which is cost effective.Col. Vaid has given strong reasons about the overall viability of e-marketing.


New Avatar of Marketing
vikramjit singh kohli | Thu Nov 12 18:56:33 2009
Well, with the improving stature of India in the world,it is very important for it to increase its global presence in the world by making quality products and marketing them in such a manner that it crates a lasting impression on the customers and with the e-marketing as a new tool,there's a very good chance of capturing upon this opportunity for enhanced business growth and providing all the relevant information to the customers which is cost effective.col. vaid has made given strong reasons about the overall viability of e-marketing.


New Avatar of Marketing
vikramjit singh kohli | Thu Nov 12 18:56:06 2009
well, with the improving stature of India in the world,it is very important for it to increase its global presence in the world by making quality products and marketing them in such a manner that it crates a lasting impression on the customers and with the e-marketing as a new tool,there's a very good chance of capturing upon this opportunity for enhanced business growth and providing all the relevant information to the customers which is cost effective.col. vaid has made given strong reasons about the overall viability of e-marketing.


New Avatar of Marketing
vikramjit singh kohli | Thu Nov 12 18:54:30 2009
well, with the improving stature of India in the world,it is very important for it to increase its global presence in the world by making quality products and marketing them in such a manner that it crates a lasting impression on the customers and with the e-marketing as a new tool,there's a very good chance of capturing upon this oppurtunity for enhanced business growth and proving all the relevant information to the customers which is cost effective.col. vaid has made given strong reasons about the overall viability of e-marketing.


ARE WE READY?
Pramod | Thu Nov 12 12:25:49 2009
A strong case has been made to shift a mindset approach.The aspect of changing a marketing style is the need of the hour and from that perspective Col Vaid has been precise and accurate.It is essential to move with the current marketing mood which is marketing with internet as a medium.


VIABLE TOOL?
Prakash | Wed Nov 11 11:30:29 2009
Viability is not the question now. Survival of industry is.Our IT statement must be loud and clear.


NEW TRENDS IN MARKETING
Aditi | Wed Nov 11 11:27:20 2009
Internet has changed segmentation, targeting and positioning cycles across the world. Needless to state it has brought new dimensions to the art of marketing. We are developing and a major point of emphasis has been our usage of net traffic.


MARKETING BY INTERNET
Ashotosh | Wed Nov 11 08:59:40 2009
There is no doubt that internet will lead to proactive and speedy marketing.We are conscious that in our product planning parameters internet both for research and product sales will be cardinal to market success.The comments are topical.


Faster & Cost effective
Mansi | Tue Nov 10 07:06:04 2009
As correctly put by Prof.Vaid, internet being faster and cost effective, SMEs can take advantage of promoting their products/services. Websites like Facebook have set records and the global reach way beyond some conventional media. The piling numbers of internet users across will always add to the scope of advertising and will lead to an all new way of looking at media. SMEs ensure effectiveness of marketing campaigns by shelling out just few bucks!


Internet Marketing
Vaishnav | Mon Nov 9 11:09:48 2009
Outstanding observations.Internet has made marketing a simple, professional and exciting exercise.IT is supreme and the author has driven the point home effectively.

  Re: Internet Marketing
Mr. Kumar | Fri Dec 4 17:35:30 2009
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