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A Comparative Study of Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age for MSMEs in Zambia

Author(s) Sidney Kawimbe, Precious Sihweya
Country Zambia
Abstract Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth and development in Zambia and contribute significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and indeed, act as fundamental sources of entrepreneurship, creation of jobs, and driving poverty reduction. However, these are enterprises that are playing in the evolving digital landscape and hence will have to contend with both challenges and opportunities. What worked for locally marketing your product via conventional means just doesn’t work as effectively in a globally digital economy. Social media platforms, e-commerce websites, and search engine optimization (SEO) are digital marketing tools that allow MSMEs to achieve good reach and engagement with customers in both local and international markets. Even though digital marketing has huge potential benefits, many Zambian MSMEs face hurdles in adopting it. There are many deterrent factors in the development of digital marketing in Zambia such as poor infrastructure, high cost of internet access, lack of digital experience, and budget limitations. These are all vital barriers further increasing the gap between urban and rural settings. Success stories show an increasingly important role of digital tools in shaping success stories of MSMEs that are not afraid to change, such as increased revenue, innovation, and resilience. This study investigates the efficacy of traditional and digital marketing channels of MSMEs in Zambia concerning the variables that affect marketing decisions and the role of digital tools in the performance of business. Through case studies and identifying best practices, this analysis delivers actions that MSMEs are undertaking in the digital transition. For many MSMEs, the study emphasizes the importance of strategic marketing and highlights that a hybrid approach (a combination of digital and traditional approaches) is most appropriate. Government policies, private sector efforts, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were highlighted as vital drivers of digital transformation. Infrastructural, financial, and educational barriers are addressed so that stakeholders in Zambian MSMEs can harness digital tools to enable sustainable growth and competitive resilience in a dynamic business environment.
Keywords MSMEs, Digital Marketing, Economic Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-20
Cite This A Comparative Study of Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age for MSMEs in Zambia - Sidney Kawimbe, Precious Sihweya - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.33198
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.33198
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8wkhw
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