Course Title: Develop a media plan
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
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: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gail Scowcroft
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 target audience characteristics from 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 reach and frequency requirements of advertising media selected 1.3 Analyse creative requirements of advertising message and determine media implications 1.4 Identify media merchandising requirements from the advertising brief 1.5 Confirm media budget and identify legal and voluntary constraints |
Element: |
2 Select media vehicles |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Weigh up 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 creative, reach and frequency requirements of the advertising message to be achieved within budget 2.5 Ensure selected media vehicles meet legal and ethical requirements |
Element: |
3 Determine media schedule |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure duration and timing of media schedule meet requirements of the advertising brief 3.2 Determine distribution of messages over duration of schedule to meet requirements of the advertising brief 3.3 Create a media schedule to satisfy advertiser 3.4 Develop alternative media schedules for advertiser within 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 media plan which defines media requirements of the advertising brief and provides evidence supporting each requirement 4.2 Specify recommended media and vehicle/s, and rationale for their selection in the media plan 4.3 Ensure media plan contains a budget allocation per medium per advertising period 4.4 Identify anticipated impact of 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 and assessed with BUSM8740C Manage Client Account. Learning activities are embedded into the weekly learning and are designed to improve understanding of the material.
Students will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time. Additional learning activities may also be provided to students to complete outside of timetabled time.
A range of in class activities, case studies and independent research are included as the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The learning activities will also include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and assessed with BUSM8740C Manage Client Account. Learning activities are embedded into the weekly learning and are designed to improve understanding of the material.
Week |
Week Commencing |
Topic |
Assessments |
O-Week |
5th July |
THIS IS A NON ATTENDANCE WEEK. YOUR TEACHER WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION Course introduction: Details of the course Assessment information The face of media today-media outlook |
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2 |
12th July |
Media strategy /The Legal and Ethical framework Media research tools Looking at the legal environment What is a Code of practice? |
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3 |
19th July |
Understanding consumers Using research to understand target Introduction to Roy Morgan Research Profiler How to write a media strategy |
Brief for case study for Assessment Task 2 Part A Media Strategy and Plan Attendance forms part of this assessment |
4 |
26th July |
What is a consumer insight? Using Roy Morgan Research Asteroid: Bringing the strategy together /Media selection Print Update |
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5 |
2nd August |
Managing the client’s account Defining a target audience-tools News Media update |
Ass Task 2 Pit stop 1: Finalise research of the client and the task. What is the challenge? Attendance and upload of pitstops forms part of this assessment |
6 |
9th August |
Setting Objectives Codes of practice and ethics RMR Using Consumer profiling: Quiz Media planning using Asteroid |
Preparation for Assessment 1 Knowledge Quiz in Week 7 |
7 |
16th August |
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz: Media and account management Reaching consumers Revisit Media selection Radio & TV Is anybody watching? |
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Ass T 2 pit stop: Establish draft objectives for project brief: Attendance and upload of pitstops forms part of this assessment |
8 |
23rd August |
Reaching consumers: using social Media selection digital channels Who is using what? How to plan digital Reaching consumers OOH & Cinema update |
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Mid Semester Break August 30th – 5th September | |||
9 |
6th September |
Ass T 2 pit stop: Who is your target for project using research/Asteroid data and consumer insights Attendance and upload of pitstops forms part of this assessment |
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10 |
13th September |
Finalise consumer research and media selection for Ass Task 2 Using research to determine best media selection Identifying stakeholders and using resources |
Any Quiz resubmission to be done this week |
11 |
20th September |
Finalise media schedule for Assessment 2 Media scheduling advanced Using RMR Media planner function Establishing R & F measurement benchmarks |
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12 |
27th September |
Finalise all documents for Group Assessment |
Ass T 2 Part A Media strategy and Plan due |
13 |
4th October |
Student teacher meetings Presentation development |
Review discuss and adjust the plan. Individual Assessment submission meetings. Attendance forms part of Assessment |
14 |
11th October |
Assessment Task 2 presentations |
Ass T 2 Presentation |
15 |
18th October |
Assessment Task 3 Prepare briefs for stakeholders What does the production department need to know? What, who and when for producing the ads for the campaign- internal and external suppliers |
Ass T 2 Presentation (if required) Ass T 3 Prepare briefs for stakeholders due |
16 |
25th October |
Meetings, catch up’s, discussions, any resubmissions |
Resubmissions only |
17 |
1st November |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
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
Three (3) assessment Tasks for this course.
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz
Due: Week 7
Summary & Purpose
This task is designed to examine the student understanding of the key elements that lead to the development of a media strategy and ultimately a media recommendation and includes management of the account, measurement and performance indicator tools and relevant legislation and Code of ethics.
This is a knowledge task in the form of a written quiz. It will be done in class time. This is an individual closed book assessment task.
Assessment Task 2 Media strategy & Plan
Due: Week 12
Summary & 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.
You will work throughout the semester to develop a media strategy plan using research to determine consumer insights based on a case study provided to provide:
- A written document including a costed media schedule
- A presentation of the above
Assessment Task 3 Brief for Stakeholders
Due: Week 15
Summary & Purpose
Once a costed media campaign has been approved by a client, all of the stakeholders involved in the campaign must be notified comprehensively. The account and media teams are responsible for ensuring that this is completed so that the campaign can launch and be aired on time and with appropriate creative communication
For this assessment task you will prepare a brief to an internal and external stakeholder that is involved in your project for Assessment task 2.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. Non submission without supporting evidence such as ELP or special consideration will mean a result of Did Not Submit (DNS)
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Failure to submit by the due date without one of the above will result in a DNS
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes: Satisfactory, Not Satisfactory, DNS (Did not Submit)
There are three (3)assessments for this course, students must be deemed Satisfactory in all (3) assessments to be competent in this course. You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
Overall Course grades will be given as:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did not submit)
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
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