
Understand the various communication disciplines and the subtle differences between them
Explore the rule of three as a memorability principle across communications, guiding you to define three key audiences, motivations, barriers, messages, channels, and activations.
Learn a unique model to identify the role of the brand
Explore motivations based segmentation using Maslow's hierarchy to understand why people buy and what messages move them. Learn to research and cite authoritative sources to support your segmentation strategy.
Analyze macro forces like economy, government policy, credit availability, and megatrends shaping consumer sentiment. Assess whether communications address awareness, targeting, acquisition, or retention to drive sales.
Explore category dynamics by analyzing industry trends, industry innovations, competitive activity, and substitution threats, including alternative brands and disruptor solutions that influence how brands communicate.
Learn to conduct comprehensive communication audits by analyzing owned and influence channels, reverse engineering competitor messages, and tracking key pillars like customer stories and thought leadership.
Explore how brands balance power, influence, and dominance with innovation and one-upmanship. See how freedom, independence, and social bonding shape campaigns by Oracle, Jeep, Harley-Davidson, and Facebook.
Apply the template to map mission, vision, brand role, and audience, then craft messages to inspire $10 monthly donations and show local impact through World Food Program.
Craft a message matrix from the funnel to drive awareness, relevance, and trial for a $10 monthly donation to the World Food Program.
Stop wasting time on fluff. This masterclass gives you the exact blueprint and a FREE downloadable planning template to build strategic communications just like top advertising and PR agencies do.
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU'LL START THINKING LIKE PRO STRATEGISTS DO
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Understanding the role of a brand
- Identifying stakeholders who are important to the brand
- Deciding which of these groups matters most or audience prioritization
- Figuring out the main target audience
- Examining the larger market environment or macro environments
- Learning from what competitors do
- Grasping consumer behavior patterns
- Crafting effective messages
- Combining all these elements into a solid communications plan
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to craft communication plans that are effective in real-world scenarios.
WHAT MAKES OUR COURSE DIFFERENT
With 33 years in the advertising field, I've put together this course based on my experiences. It includes knowledge from actual projects and training sessions I've conducted. While the advertising world has evolved, the fundamentals of effective communication haven't changed. This course offers practical insights, case studies, tips, and resources for everyday use.
WHAT THIS COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE
We won't be covering brand management aspects like brand structure, managing multiple products, or brand expansion. Those are part of a broader marketing field.
WHY YOU SHOULD SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE
This course is ideal if you're involved in any aspect of commercial communications. Here's why you should join:
- Gain a thorough understanding of communication planning
- Enhance your skills in analyzing audiences and markets
- Learn how to present your plans in a simple yet effective manner to any audience"
Finally, and importantly, if you find that the course hasn't enriched your knowledge, you have the option to request a refund within 30 days of enrollment.