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Digital Marketing Adoption in MSMEs: Enterprise Strategies and Policy Interventions for Competitiveness

Author(s) Ms. Rimpjeet Kaur
Country India
Abstract Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth, employment, and broad-based development. As digital platforms transform business landscapes, digital marketing has become a key tool enabling MSMEs to enhance visibility, attract customers, and remain competitive. Digital marketing has emerged as a tool for MSME resilience and competitiveness amidst rapid digital transformation. This paper explores the dual dimensions of enterprise strategies and policy frameworks in accelerating digital marketing adoption among MSMEs. At the enterprise level, clearly defined marketing objectives, selective use of relevant channels, systematic performance measurement, and leveraging freelance or platform-based expertise can offset capability gaps. At the policy level, integrated interventions—such as last-mile digital skilling, subsidized onboarding, tailored financing, and robust digital infrastructure—are essential for inclusive outcomes. Drawing on development finance reports, recent government initiatives, and global case studies, this study argues that digital marketing adoption is both a business necessity for MSMEs and a broader development priority. This paper examines the role of digital marketing in enhancing MSME competitiveness, identifies key challenges, and discusses policy interventions and enterprise-level strategies necessary for inclusive outcomes.
Keywords Digital Adoption, Policy Intervention, Competitiveness, Firm Strategies
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.57054

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