DIGITAL MARKETING TRANSFORMATION IN THE ERA OF DIGITIZATION: FROM TRADITIONAL METHODS TO INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

The article explores the digital transformation of marketing. It shows it as an ongoing process of adapting marketing strategies to rapidly evolving technological innovations and changes in consumer preferences. It lists the development stages of digital marketing based on technological progress and shifts in consumer behavior. The transition from traditional to digital marketing approaches is detailed, emphasizing the importance of integrating new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, mobile marketing, and social media to foster effective consumer interaction. An analysis of key shifts in digital marketing tools, including email, SEO, contextual advertising, social media marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, influencer marketing, content marketing, chatbots, voice search, automated advertising, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, as well as big data utilization, is provided. A unified strategy for the integration of digital marketing tools has been developed, allowing companies to adapt to unpredictable changes in the digital landscape and ensure sustained consumer engagement. It stressed that digital marketing success depends on companies' abilities to swiftly respond to digital trends, incorporate the latest technologies into marketing campaigns, and generate meaningful value for consumers in the digital realm. It is noted that effective digital transformation requires marketers to have not just technical knowledge but also a profound understanding of evolving consumer preferences and behaviors, along with the capability to foresee future trends and tailor marketing strategies accordingly. The digital transformation of marketing not only increases the effectiveness of marketing campaigns but also enhances the overall market competitiveness of companies.