Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Executive Program in Strategic Digital Marketing with MarTech & AI (in association with Imarticus Learning)

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

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Why Digital Marketing with MarTech + AI Matters for Your Career?

26.7% CAGR AI Marketing Growth

Automation is the New Standard

The AI-in-marketing is set to grow at 26.7% CAGR by 2034. From AI-generated content and predictive analytics to automated SEO, agentic AI systems run marketing operations faster than traditional methods, and companies want professionals who can lead this shift.

30% YoY Digital Growth

Companies Need Skilled Talent

Traditional media is slow. Digital media keeps rising at 30%+. Companies need people who can manage growth using data and automation.

50% Digital Ad Spend

Marketing Has Fully Moved Online

Digital is now India’s biggest ad channel. Brands want marketers who can run data-driven campaigns at scale.

$1 Trillion Global Digital Spend by 2030

Big Roles, Bigger Salaries

The world is going for an digital-first approach. High-impact roles now expect digital marketing skills, smart analytics, and fast execution.

100× Growth in MarTech Tools

Recruiters Need Experts

The MarTech ecosystem has expanded 100× since 2011, driven automation, and data platforms. Companies are actively hiring professionals skilled in MarTech and AI to drive modern digital marketing.

Programme Content

Program Curriculum

Go beyond tactics with a rigorously structured learning journey that evolves from core digital frameworks to high-level growth strategy and leadership.

Module 1: Introduction to Marketing in the Digital Era

What you'll learn

How digital technologies and DTC brands have reshaped modern marketing practices

Risks and limitations of digital-first marketing innovations across industries

Why certain traditional marketing principles remain critical for long-term success

How incumbent brands must adapt marketing strategies to compete effectively

Outcome

Build strategic perspective on digital disruption while retaining core marketing fundamentals.

Module 2: Creating the Digital Product / Service

What you'll learn

How to clearly define and prioritize target audiences for digital products

Methods to understand consumers and build actionable customer personas

How modern consumers evaluate, compare, and choose products digitally

How to craft compelling value propositions aligned with customer expectations

Outcome

Design customer-focused products and value propositions aligned with real market needs.

Module 3: Sales and Distribution in the Digital Era

What you'll learn

How selling works in digital environments through structured marketing funnels

How distribution strategies have evolved with digital platforms and marketplaces

Differences between multi-channel and omni-channel distribution models

How to select the right channels based on business goals and customer behavior

Outcome

Structure scalable sales and distribution strategies across digital and physical channels.

Module 4: Digital Communication for Customer Acquisition

What you'll learn

Fundamentals of content marketing and its role in customer acquisition

Differences between paid, owned, and earned media and when to use each

Key paid media channels and their strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios

How SEO, social media, and inbound marketing drive sustainable customer acquisition

How influencer marketing and content partnerships support brand credibility and reach

How to create performance-driven and brand-driven digital media plans

Overview of advertising formats and opportunities within OTT platforms

Outcome

Plan efficient, consistent customer acquisition strategies across platforms and media formats.

Module 5: Digital Analytics

What you'll learn

How to measure and evaluate success of digital marketing campaigns

How attribution models improve accuracy in marketing performance measurement

Key factors influencing digital marketing budgets and investment decisions

Differences between short-term performance metrics and long-term brand impact metrics

Outcome

Measure and evaluate marketing effectiveness using metrics linked to business outcomes.

Module 6: AI in Marketing

What you'll learn

How AI creates measurable value in digital marketing execution

Applications of AI in marketing communication and content validation

How AI and machine learning support smarter marketing strategy decisions

How AI enables personalization while maintaining brand consistency

Outcome

Apply AI selectively to improve marketing effectiveness and decision-making quality.

Module 7: Marketing Operations & Automation

What you'll learn

Role and importance of Customer Data Platforms in modern marketing operations

How automation improves efficiency across marketing workflows and campaigns

How MarTech enables a unified and consistent customer view

Principles for managing a flexible, composable marketing technology stack

How dashboards and data visualization support executive-level reporting

Outcome

Improve marketing execution through structured operations and integrated technology systems.

Module 8: Engaging Customers

What you'll learn

Why customer retention is as important as acquiring new customers

Digital media strategies that help reduce churn and increase engagement

How personalization and storytelling strengthen customer relationships

How brand communities and gamification drive long-term engagement

Outcome

Strengthen customer relationships and loyalty through structured digital engagement strategies.

Module 9: Capstone Project & Leadership

What you'll learn

Ethical challenges including misinformation and responsible digital marketing practices

Key trends shaping the future of marketing leadership and technology

Hands-on experience through an end-to-end digital marketing simulation

Outcome

Apply end-to-end digital marketing learning through a leadership-focused capstone project.

Disclaimer: Modules/topics are indicative only, and it may be dropped/modified by the institute for individual cohorts.

Alumni Benefits

Executive Alumni Status IIM Lucknow

Participants who successfully complete the programme with a minimum attendance of 75% and satisfactory academic performance will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by IIM Lucknow. In addition, participants will have the option to apply for the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status.To avail the Executive Alumni Status, participants are required to register separately upon programme completion by paying a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST.The Executive Alumni Status offers the following benefits:
Participants who opt for IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status will receive an exclusive alumni domain ID under iimlexecalumni.ac.in.
Recognition as an Executive Alumnus/Alumna of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Receipt of IIM Lucknow programme brochures, newsletters, and updates on souvenirs available through the MDP Office
Lifelong access to a distinguished network of IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
Access to the IIM Lucknow campus library (on-site access only)
Note: Participants planning to attend alumni meets on the IIM Lucknow campus are required to inform the MDP Office in advance.

Programme Audience

Designed for mid–senior professionals who aim to lead digital-first growth in a rapidly evolving marketing landscape.

Marketing Leaders & Functional Heads

Strengthen strategic oversight of digital marketing and lead initiatives across functions and business units.

Marketing & Brand Managers

Transition from traditional approaches to data-informed, future-ready marketing leadership.

Growth, Product & Category Managers

Develop a comprehensive view of customer strategy, growth drivers, and performance responsibility.

Consultants & Strategy Professionals

Enhance advisory impact with a structured, leadership-oriented perspective on digital marketing strategy.

Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

Build the strategic understanding required to scale marketing decisions without operational dependence.

Senior Professionals to Leadership

Develop executive-level marketing perspective aligned with business priorities and P&L outcomes.

Programme Benefits

Why Professionals Across the Industry Choose This Program?

Advance from managing campaigns to leading digital marketing strategy with measurable business impact

Top-Ranked IIM Credibility

Gain a nationally top-ranked IIM certificate that instantly strengthens your resume.

Taught by IIM Faculty & Industry Experts With 18+ Years of Experience

Learn directly from seasoned faculty and leaders who’ve grown brands at scale.

Strategic Understanding of Digital Marketing with MarTech & AI

Develop a leadership-level perspective on how digital marketing with MarTech and AI influences strategy & competitive advantage.

Integrated View of Modern Marketing Leadership

Understand how digital, brand, consumer insights, analytics, and AI come together to drive sustainable business impact.

AI for Marketing: A Competitive Edge

Leverage AI for campaign intelligence, automation, personalization, and performance optimization.

IIM Lucknow Campus Immersion + Peer Network

Experience IIM Lucknow on-campus learning and build high-value connections with ambitious professionals.

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Program Certificate

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Get ^IIM Lucknow Certification^ on Successful Completion^Learners who meet all academic and attendance requirements will receive a ^ Certificate from IIM Lucknow^. This credential strengthens your professional profile and demonstrates your capability to execute, manage, and apply strategies across modern digital marketing functions, aligned with real business and organizational needs

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