1. Week of 1/6
Campaign Overview
IMC Campaigns- review
What they arenât:
â˘âmatching luggage setsâ
â˘the exact same copy in different places
â˘boring
What they are:
â˘the same message in different ways in
different places
â˘a consistent voice
â˘just because the press ad and website have
the same look and copy, it won't necessarily
connect with consumers
2. Week 1
Campaign Overview
Creating CampaignsSteps in a campaign:
â˘Research- Analyzing:
â˘Situation
â˘Organization
â˘Publics/Targets
â˘Other research
â˘Establish Goals and Objectives
â˘Formulate Strategies
â˘Determine Tactics
â˘Implement Plan
â˘Evaluation
3. Week 1
Campaign Overview
Creating Campaigns-
Steps in a campaign answer the
standard questions:
â˘Who?
â˘Organization
â˘Publics/Targets
â˘When? & Where?
â˘Target Market research
â˘Organization needs
â˘Strategy
â˘Why?
â˘Goals
â˘Objectives
â˘What? & How?
â˘Strategies
â˘Tactics
4. Week 1
Tuesday
Key industry terms
â˘Project- a single and short lived assignment/activity designed to meet an objective
â˘Quick Campaigns are project rooted- accomplish a specific objective, single purpose
â˘Program- ongoing activities with several objectives aligned under a goal and focus on
a particular public
â˘Beer Cart Fridays for Employees
â˘Food Truck Wednesdays
â˘Annual Stockholders retreat
â˘Fam Trips
â˘Campaign- set of activities with a specific and finite purpose. Has a set length of time
and deals with the objectives and goals related to a particular problem/need.
5. Week 1
Tuesday
Lab Assignment/Homework:
LA/HW#1: Job Market Review:
Find 3 job listings for entry level positions that interest you, summarize the key
skills and competencies they are looking for within all the positions. The things
that are common across the board. How do you fit? Would you hire you based
on your skills and experience and what can you do before graduation to make
yourself more marketable for these positions? Whatâs stopping you?
Due: Tuesday
Read Phase 1, Steps 1 & 2
-Research step is key because it set the tone, the base or the foundation for which the remaining steps are based.
The steps:
are a model not the Bible
may need to be reworked or even eliminated based on the problem, goals and objectives
vary in length based on needs
are flexible
Donât get locked into the âstepsâ. Not the end all be all but a great basis for the majority of campaigns