Asian Journal of Management
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Penetration of Social Media in Sustainable Marketing

  • Author:
  • J. Santhosh1,, Anu Varghese2
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 67 to 68

1HSST, Commerce, St. Mary's HSS, Kizhakkekara, Kottarakkara, Kerala

2Asst. Prof, St. John's College, Anchal, University of Kerala, Kerala

*Corresponding Author E-mail: Santhoshj.joseph@gmail.com, alphonsaanusanthosh@gmail.com

Online published on 27 March, 2014.

Abstract

Technology has profoundly altered our modes of life. In today's world nothing is permanent except change. IT has revolutionized the way we do thing, the role IT in today's society is phenomenal. Today's organizations need to advance beyond a view of ethics as necessary for safeguarding their reputation. Not only marketers but consumers are also concerned about the environment, and consumers are also changing their behavior pattern. Now, individual as well as industrial consumers are becoming more concerned about environment-friendly products. As a result of this, the term "Sustainable Marketing" has emerged. In this context the article focuses on the role of social media in sustainable marketing.

Keywords

Corporate social responsibility, Ethics, Social media, Social conscious consumerism, Sustainable marketing