ABSTRACT

Advertising Media Planning blends the latest methods for digital communication and an understanding of the global landscape with the best practices of the functional areas of media planning. Taking a unique brand communication approach from an agency perspective, the textbook is organized into four key parts, walking the student through the foundations of brand communication, communication planning, the different media channels available, and the process of preparing, presenting, and evaluating a media plan.

This 5th edition has been fully updated to include:

• An emphasis throughout on digital and global media planning

• New chapters on the role of brand communication, media planning and data analytics, paid media, mobile media, influencer marketing, and B2B media

• New mini-case studies and innovation-focused call-out boxes throughout, showcasing media examples from Europe, the United States, and Asia

• Discussion questions to foster engagement and understanding

A highly regarded new edition, this practical and integrated textbook should be core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Media Planning, Advertising Management, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Brand Management. Instructor resources include: PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and an instructor manual.

chapter Chapter 1|7 pages

The changing role of media planning in brand support

chapter Chapter 2|7 pages

Role and importance of data in planning

chapter Chapter 3|5 pages

Establishing a media framework

chapter Chapter 4|4 pages

Dynamics of paid media

chapter Chapter 5|5 pages

Dynamics of owned media

chapter Chapter 6|4 pages

Dynamics of earned media

chapter Chapter 7|5 pages

Components of a brand strategic communication plan

chapter Chapter 9|6 pages

The role communication plays in brand support

chapter Chapter 10|3 pages

Working with a situation analysis

chapter Chapter 11|14 pages

Defining the audience

chapter Chapter 12|9 pages

Geography's role in planning

chapter Chapter 13|10 pages

Seasonality and timing

chapter Chapter 14|7 pages

Competitive analysis

chapter Chapter 15|7 pages

Working with creative

Implications in planning

chapter Chapter 16|4 pages

Working with a budget

chapter Chapter 17|9 pages

Setting communication and media objectives

chapter Chapter 18|7 pages

Communication platforms and campaign briefs

chapter Chapter 19|8 pages

Media strategy and tactics

chapter Chapter 20|13 pages

Learning the language of media planning

chapter Chapter 21|9 pages

Learning about media costs

chapter Chapter 22|5 pages

Evaluating opportunities

chapter Chapter 23|8 pages

Video media

chapter Chapter 24|7 pages

Audio media

chapter Chapter 25|12 pages

Print media

chapter Chapter 26|5 pages

Out-of-home media

chapter Chapter 27|5 pages

Search engine marketing

chapter Chapter 28|6 pages

Online display advertising

chapter Chapter 29|5 pages

Mobile

chapter Chapter 30|7 pages

Social media

chapter Chapter 31|6 pages

Role of social influencers

chapter Chapter 32|8 pages

In-store media

chapter Chapter 33|9 pages

Direct response

chapter Chapter 34|4 pages

Gaming

chapter Chapter 35|5 pages

Culturally specific media in a global world

chapter Chapter 36|3 pages

Business-to-business advertising

chapter Chapter 37|8 pages

Sales promotion

chapter Chapter 39|5 pages

Preparing a communication plan

chapter Chapter 40|6 pages

Media and campaign measurement

chapter Chapter 41|5 pages

Presenting the plan

Developing the narrative

chapter Chapter 42|7 pages

Developing test plans

chapter Chapter 43|10 pages

Evaluating an advertising media plan