Course Title: Develop a media plan
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: MKTG7928C
Course Title: Develop a media plan
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5366 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Sally Parrott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255175
Course Contact Email: sally.parrott@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gail Scowcroft
gail.scowcroft@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to confirm the requirements specified in a media plan, to conduct negotiations when buying media and to compare actual media performance against media plan objectives.
This unit is delivered using a blend of classroom based and self -instructed learning activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBADV507 Develop a media plan |
Element: |
1 Define media requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify the target audience characteristics from the advertising brief and prepare a detailed consumer profile which uses the same terms as those used to describe media audiences 1.2. Analyse product market factors to determine the reach and frequency requirements of advertising media selected 1.3. Analyse the creative requirements of the advertising message and determine the media implications 1.4. Identify media merchandising requirements from the advertising brief 1.5. Confirm the media budget and identify legal and voluntary constraints |
Element: |
2 Select media vehicles |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Weigh up the relative merits of identified media vehicle alternatives taking past media performance into account 2.2. Evaluate and test new or alternative media vehicles with other advertisers and against proven vehicles 2.3. Select media vehicles that target the required audience, meet media requirements and fulfil merchandising requirements within budget 2.4. Select media vehicles that meet the creative, reach and frequency requirements of the advertising message to be achieved within the budget 2.5. Ensure selected media vehicles meet legal and ethical requirements |
Element: |
3 Determine media schedule |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Ensure the duration and timing of the media schedule meet the requirements of the advertising brief 3.2. Determine the distribution of messages over the duration of the schedule to meet the requirements of the advertising brief 3.3. Create a media schedule to the satisfaction of the advertiser 3.4. Develop alternative media schedules for the advertiser within the budget 3.5. Determine testing schedule for the media plan and continually modify media plan in accordance with results obtained |
Element: |
4 Produce media plan |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Create a media plan which defines the media requirements of the advertising brief and provides evidence to support each requirement 4.2. Specify the recommended media and vehicle/s, and the rationale for their selection in the media plan 4.3. Ensure the media plan contains a budget allocation per medium per advertising period 4.4. Identify the anticipated impact of the advertising and measures to assess its effectiveness in the media plan |
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to:
plan, purchase and evaluate the performance of media used in communicating marketing objectives in at least one advertising campaign
Details of Learning Activities
This course is co delivered with BUSM 8740C Manage client account. A range of learning material will be provided.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 | Feb 6 |
Course introduction Media outlook today Student activity |
Assessment overview and due dates |
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Week 2 | Feb 13 |
Media Strategy Setting objectives Media software tools |
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Week 3 | Feb 20 |
Understanding Consumers Using research for insights-Roy Morgan Research |
Briefing for all assessment tasks | |
Week 4 | Feb 27 |
Bringing the strategy together
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Week 5 | Mar 6 | Media selection looking at Digital media | ||
Week 6 | March 13 | Media selection more on Digital media |
Assessment task 1 due Sunday | |
Week 7 | March 20 | Media selection Using OOH & Cinema | ||
Week 8 | March 27 | Media selection TV now | ||
Week 9 | April 3 | Media selection looking at Radio & Print | ||
Week 10 A | April 10 |
Finalise Assessment 2 Mid semester break EASTER Thurs 13 -Wed 19 |
Mon, Tues & Wed attendance only
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Week 10B | April 17 |
Finalise Assessment 2 Mid semester break EASTER Thurs 13 -Wed 19 |
Thur & Friday attendance only Assessment 2A due Sunday |
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Week 11 | April 24 | Magazines and print | ||
Week 12 | May 1 | Finalising the media strategy and recommendations | ||
Week 13 | May 8 | Finalise media strategy recommendations | Assessment 2B due Sunday | |
Week 14 | May 15 | Media plan presentation | Assessment 2B presentation | |
Week 15 | May 22 | Media plan presentation | Assessment 2B presentation | |
Week 16 | May 30 | Feedback and and any final resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are advised to subscribe to industry EDM's and to conduct further reading on relevant subject matter during the semester.
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent in this course you need to provide evidence of the following:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- produce a media plan for an advertisement which:
- defines media requirements of an advertising brief
- specifies rationales for media vehicles chosen
- ensures media schedule meets requirements of the brief
- contains budgetary allocation for each advertising medium
- develop measures to assess effectiveness of media vehicles selected.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- outline and explain data analysis and matching techniques
- list organisational products and services offered
- identify organisational budget and resource constraints
- identify principles and characteristics of advertising media, types of media and advertising strategies
- identify and explain key provisions of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national standards affecting business operations
- identify and explain ethical principles relating to advertising industry
- define terms for describing media audiences.
Assessment Tasks
There are 2 Assessment tasks for this course. The second Assessment is divided into 2 parts A & B as set out below.
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 COMMUNICATION AND TIMING PLAN REPORT
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 6 Sunday 11.59pm
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: Agreed timeframes and contact in writing are the basis of clear delivery of campaigns in advertising and are signed off by agency and client. In this assessment you will develop a plan of action for delivering the media plan in Assessment 2, which will include the method and timing of on going communication
Requirements: Students will develop a communication and project timing plan plan based on the brief provided.
This report will be completed in the form of a contact report. A template will be provided. The report should not should not exceed 2000 words.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2A MEDIA STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND SUMMARY
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 10 Sunday 11.59pm
Group or Individual: Small groups
Purpose: The Media strategy is the cornerstone of any media campaign. It informs the direction of the campaign and how each media will be used to reach an agreed target audience and to deliver on the set objectives of the brief. This is the first section of Assessment 2.
Requirements: Students will develop a media strategy plan using insights based on a case study provided. A template will be provided for this assessment.
A template will be provided on BB. This strategy will form the basis of the media plan presentation in Assessment 2B.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2B -DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION OF MEDIA RECOMMENDATION
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 13 Sunday 11.59pm upload to Blackboard. (Presentations in Week14)
Group or Individual: Small groups
Purpose: A media plan is the end result of consumer research, media selection and negotiation and budget control. The media plan is signed off by the client and actioned by the media team. The account and creative teams are kept informed of development and briefed accordingly.
Requirements: In small groups, student will provide a presentation based on research and insights and the headings below. This is to be uploaded to blackboard by the above date. The actual presentations will be done in Week 14 according to a presentation schedule.
Students are required to prepare the media plan in the form of a presentation.
Assessment Matrix
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