Lecture 8 Flashcards
Basic task in media planning & strategy is to determine …
…the best matching of media to the target market, given budget constraints. Must be able to efficiently & effectively deliver the message developed by the creative team.
Media Planning
A series of decisions involving the delivery of
messages to audiences
Media Objectives
Goals to be attained by the media strategy and
program
Media Strategy
Decisions on how the media objectives can be
attained
Media Class
The various categories of delivery systems
available, including broadcast, print, direct mail,
outdoor advtg, etc.
Broadcast Media
Either radio or television network or local station
broadcasts
Print Media
Publications such as newspapers, magazines,
direct mail, outdoor, etc.
Media Vehicle
The specific carrier within a medium category
Reach
The number of people that will be exposed to a
media vehicle at least once during a given
period of time. Usually expressed as a %age
Coverage
The potential audience that might receive the
message through the vehicle
Frequency
The average number of times an individual is
exposed to the media vehicle in a specific time
period
Developing the Media Plan
Situation Analysis -> Marketing Strategy Plan -> Creative
Strategy Plan
- Setting Media Objectives
- Determining Media Strategy
- Selecting Broad Media Classes
- Selecting Media Within Class
- -Media Use Decision — Broadcast
- -Media Use Decision — Print
- Media Use Decision — Other Media
Problems in Media Planning
Measurement Problems
Lack of Information
Inconsistent Terms
Time Pressure
Analyze the Market ->
Establish Media Objectives -> Develop Media Strategy -> Implement Media Strategy -> Evaluate Performance
Brand Development Index
BDI = { Percentage of brand to total U.S. sales in market / Percentage of total U.S. population in market} x 100
Category Development Index
CDI = { Percentage of total product category sales in market / Percentage of total U.S. population in market } x 100