This course introduces you to the powerful principles behind viral marketing and how ideas, content, and campaigns spread rapidly across digital networks. You will explore how marketing messages travel through social interactions, online communities, and social media platforms, and learn what makes certain campaigns capture attention and get shared widely.

Viral Marketing: Strategy, Content & Distribution

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand principles and channels of viral marketing.
Design campaigns using emotional triggers and shareability factors.
Evaluate strategies to maximize reach, engagement, and brand awareness.
Skills you'll gain
- Brand Marketing
- Target Audience
- Social Media Marketing
- Promotional Strategies
- Customer Engagement
- Digital Marketing
- Driving engagement
- Cross-Channel Marketing
- Campaign Management
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Social Media
- Earned Media
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing Campaigns
- Strategic Communication
- Shared Media
- Social Media Strategy
- Marketing Strategies
- Content Marketing
Details to know

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Assessments
10 assignments
Taught in English
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May 2026
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