Best Ways to Construct Multichannel Marketing Strategy In 2022 and Beyond

Sagar Srivastav | December 18, 2021 | 257 views

Multichannel Marketing Strategy
Multichannel marketing is a method of interacting with prospects or customers through various channels, such as social media, emails, cold calling, websites, etc., to persuade them to experience your products or services.

Let’s take a look at some of the most valuable strategies regarding multichannel marketing.

Why is Multichannel Marketing Essential in 2022?

Businesses have constantly been changing their methods of marketing as Covid-19 has a huge impacted people a lot. Customers require relevant, quick, and efficient service that can help them make their purchasing easier and more profitable.

Top brands from different industries believe that multichannel marketing is the best method of marketing to approach customers and solve their queries quickly and efficiently.

Multichannel Marketing and Its Statistics

These statistics on multichannel marketing will help in understanding its impact and importance. Let's take a look.

  • According to the report by Invesp, nearly 95% of businesses believe that multichannel marketing is of the utmost importance to running a successful business.
  • As per a report by Pedowitz, approximately 90% of customers prefer various channels to interact with brands.
  • According to Blueshift, brands with robust multichannel marketing strategies experience 6% more in annual revenue than those with a weak strategy.
  • 86% of businesses have enahnced brand awareness by using different marketing channels, as stated by Content Marketing Institute.


Multichannel Marketing Attribution

Different multichannel marketing attributions help marketers understand customers' journeys and allow them to strategize their marketing approach. Here are some crucial models mentioned.

Last-click Attribution

The last-click attribution model expresses which touchpoint a customer clicks before finalizing his purchasing decision and gives credit to that touchpoint.

First-click Attribution

When a customer makes a purchasing decision in the very first step, the credit goes to the first channel. It shows that the customer has gotten enough information from the first channel and is ready to experience the products.

Position-based Model

The position-based model gives credit to all the touchpoints. It is also popularly known as the “U-shaped attribution model.”

How is Multichannel Marketing Different from Omni-channel Marketing?

Omni-channel marketing is customer-centric while, multichannel marketing is channel-centric. Omni-channel marketing requires a crucial investment, while multichannel marketing is cost-effective. The core difference between omni-channel marketing and multichannel channel marketing is that both include multiple channels, but channels are interconnected in omni-channel.

Best Ways to Construct Multichannel Marketing Strategy

Follow these best ways to construct purpose-directed multichannel marketing tactics and heighten your business.

Implement Appropriate Channels

Endless channels are available for your business, but you need to research to find the appropriate channels to help your business correctly and efficiently. Finding relevant channels depends on your goal or your business expectations, such as building brand identity, generating leads, gathering data, etc.

Consistent and Top-notch Content


Content is the reason search began in the first place.”

Lee Odden, CEO of TopRank Marketing

Content is an inevitable part of marketing. It establishes your presence and enhances your competitive advantage. Once you have a detailed picture of your buyer’s persona, you should create content accordingly. Top-notch content consists of zero plagiarism, flawless grammatical mistakes, relevant content, social proof, engaging content, etc. You also have to maintain the consistency of the postings. It enables customers to believe in your brand.

Create Unique Website


We don't just build websites; we build websites that SELL"

Dr. Christopher Dayagdag, CEO of Marketlink Web Solutions


A website is essential for any business. It is the single most important source of brand credibility. When a prospect comes to know about your brand, he initially searches for its website. Creating an alluring and easy-to-navigate website makes your brand more influential and allows your audience to experience it.

Retargeting

According to Mailchimp, nearly 97% of individuals who visit a particular site are interested in leavingwithout purchasing anything, and afterward, they're lost until the end of time.

By implementing pixel-based retargeting, list-based retargeting, content-based retargeting, etc., you can keep your brand in front and remind your audience to experience your product or service.

Execute Marketing Automation

When you handle multiple channels to approach your customers, the first step is to implement marketing automation. It enhances your marketing approach by understanding your customers and delivering relevant information quickly and proficiently. 

Responsive Designs

Responsive design is indispensable. Because the majority of searches are conducted on mobile devices, it is critical to create designs that are compatible with all devices.  It allows customers to learn about your brand quickly and efficiently.

Case Study

Rebecca Minkoff, a global fashion brand, executed multichannel marketing strategically. The brand fused online services into their retail stores to better serve their ideal interest group of digital natives.  Rebecca Minkoff found that customers at their stores are using their cell-phones while shopping to peruse insights regarding the clothes and reviews.

The company made their decision-making process more manageable and presented unique digital tools that helped them see website photos, view available sizes, go through reviews, etc., and this led the audience to become attracted to the brand.

Final Thoughts

An effective and well-researched multichannel marketing strategy advances the marketing approach and empowers marketers by providing an incredible customer experience. These tips are valuable, beneficial, and result-driven, which can help in achieving business objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions


Which are the trending marketing platforms in 2022?

Email marketing, Facebook marketing, LinkedIn marketing, and video marketing are the most popular marketing platforms.

What is multichannel marketing?

Multichannel marketing is a method of interacting with customers and making a robust connection with them through different channels, such as social media platforms, email marketing, etc.

What are the significant advantages of implementing a multichannel marketing strategy?

Successful businesses believe that multichannel marketing is highly advantageous in enhancing revenue, sales, and receiving quality leads.

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