The DS Group, in association with WPP Media, launches DCODE—The Guide to Digital Marketing in India. In what is being hailed as an unprecedented move that could radically change the Indian digital marketing industry, DS Group, in partnership with WPP Media, has announced the launch of DCODE—The Guide to Digital Marketing. In a first in India, this CRUS will introduce the all-encompassing Digital Marketing playbook to enable businesses, agencies, and marketers to go beyond the roadblock posed by the ever-hastening digital transformation.
What Is DCODE?
DCODE is a pioneering guide to digital marketing that combines academic theories with actionable tactics. It delivers:
- Actionable templates
- Proven systems and processes
- Highest quality digital marketing strategies are available in all key areas.
No matter where you are on the digital marketing spectrum, from SEO to paid media, social, influencer, and even ORM, DCODE can help give the campaigns you work on a proper structure for growth.
The Digital Playbook India Needs
If mobile devices are the place to be in advertising, nearly every digital stakeholder wants in. New estimates project an expansion of 11.5% by 2025, which would account for 60% of all advertising.
And amidst this expansion, the industry’s woes are still stinging:
- Fragmentation of platforms
- Inconsistent methodologies
- Gaps in digital strategy execution
- Lack of standardized practices
DCODE intends to close this gap by providing a common ground for everyone—from students to freelancers and CXOs to the heads of marketing.
A Collaboration That Sets Standards
The playbook is the result of a strategic partnership between DS Group, a historical FMCG powerhouse, and WPP Media, one of the leading media networks globally.
Their goal? They aim to create a digitally updated industry standard.
Rajiv Kumar, vice chairman of DS Group, said:
“In the constantly changing media landscape of today, digital isn’t just another step on a brand’s advertising or marketing journey; it is a strategic imperative. DCODE ‘DVD’ is a compendium of all we need to stay relevant and effective.”
Added Prasanth Kumar, CEO of WPP Media South Asia:
“DCODE represents a major step forward in getting to grips with the digital world. It enables marketers and businesses both.”
Key Features of DCODE
What makes DCODE stand out?
Extensive Coverage: Paid Media, SEO, social media, Influencer Marketing, ORM, and Others.
Free and Open: It is open for free access and download Real tools: Checklists, best practice templates, and real-world case studies.
Why It Matters to You
If you are in the business of digital marketing in India, this guide is an invaluable resource. It offers:
- Clear direction for campaign planning
- One language for the client-agency partnership
- Reduced inefficiencies and improved ROI
- Ease onboarding for new marketers and interns
DCODE’s development represents a significant step towards codifying best practices in digital marketing in India across all sectors.
Conclusion
With India’s digital economy accelerating like never before, the requirement for well-structured, evidence-based, and applicative marketing counsel is more acute than ever.
DCODE fills that gap and establishes a new benchmark for the market.
Whether you’re a seasoned digital marketer or you’re fresh on the scene, DCODE offers the skills, wisdom, and guidance to keep up in one of the fastest-moving modern industries.