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In some positions, you might be in charge of managing operational budgets, and your interviewers will want to ensure that you are capable of handling funds appropriately and thoughtfully. This type of question can also gauge your ability to be a leader who makes tough decisions and prioritizes strategic vision. If you have past experience making financial decisions like this, then share it with the interviewer. If not, tell the interviewer the steps you would take to make wise decisions about how to allocate the budget.
"To start, I would clarify the company's online marketing goals and what kind of results we want. Is the goal to increase brand awareness or brand loyalty? Are we trying to boost revenue or acquire more customers? I'd also take a look at what types of online marketing have - and have not - worked in the past for the company. Then, I'd break down my budget based on priorities and what I believe will be successful in conjunction with the 70-20-10 rule of thumb for online marketing budget allocation. So, I would spend approximately 70% of the budget on strategies that I already know work well for the business, 20% on new strategies like targeting new segments and introducing new products, and 10% on experimental strategies and emerging technologies. After I decide on the allocations and the campaigns run, I'll make sure that we track, analyze, and document everything. The results will impact the next month's allocation decisions, and so on."

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Written by Marcie Wilmot
30 Questions & Answers • Online Marketing
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