©2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.5-1 Chapter 5 Advertising: Media Planning

©2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc. 5-1

Chapter 5Advertising: Media

Planning


Media Planning

“A plan of action to communicate a message to a target market a the right time, and right frequency.”

The goal of a media plan is to be efficient: to gain maximum exposure at minimum cost.


Media Planning

Advertising PlanAdvertising PlanIMCPlanIMCPlan

Media PlanObjectivesStrategiesExecution

Media PlanObjectivesStrategiesExecution

CreativePlan

CreativePlan


Media Brief

Media planners require essential information from the client.

1. Market Profile

2. Competitor Media Strategy

3. Target Market Profile

4. Media Objectives

5. Budget


Media Plan

“A document outlining how a client’s budget will be spent.”

Media ObjectivesMedia Objectives

Media StrategiesMedia Strategies

Media ExecutionMedia Execution


Media Objectives

Who is the target market?

What is the message?

Where are the priority markets?

When is the best time to advertise?

How many, often, long?


Media Strategy

Numerous factors are evaluated and they are usually ranked based on priority.

• Target market and media matching strategy

• Creative strategy influences media choices

• Coverage decisions are based on the budget

• Timing decisions are crucial for scheduling

• Reach, frequency, and continuity priorities

• Budget


Target Market Matching Strategies

Knowledge of a target’s media consumption habits helps define the media strategy.

ShotgunShotgun

Profile MatchProfile Match

RifleRifle


Market Coverage

The budget available often dictates the extent of market coverage.

NationalNational

WestWest CentralCentral EastEast

Key MarketsKey MarketsCategory and brand development indexes are used to set market priorities


Applying a BDI

Region Sales % Pop’n % BDIAtlantic 7.6 7.6 100.0

Quebec 21.5 23.9 89.9

Ontario 42.5 38.5 110.4

Prairies 13.4 16.8 79.8

B.C. 15.0 13.2 113.6

Total 100.0 100.0 ----

BDI = Sales % divided by Population %


Analysis of BDI

Example: The BDI in Ontario is 110.4. The BDI was determined by dividing 42.5 by 38.5.

Analysis: Ontario and B.C. over contribute to sales while Quebec and the Prairies under contribute. A media planner could concentrate media spending in areas where the brand enjoys most usage (Ontario and B.C.) or transfer funds from strong regions to weaker regions (Quebec and the Prairies).


Media SchedulingEven Skip

Pulse Seasonal

Blitz Build-Up


Reach / Frequency / Continuity

ReachReach

FrequencyFrequency

ContinuityContinuity

Total audience exposed to a message one or more times in a period, usually a week.

The average number of times a message has been exposed to an audience over a period of time.

The length of time required to generate impact on a target.


Media Execution

Selecting the right media is usually a three stage decision process.

1. Type of Media MagazineTelevision

2. Class of Media SportsNetwork

3. Specific Medium Sports Illustrated CTVWhen selecting a specific medium, CPM is a determining factor.


Comparing Media Alternatives

CPMCPMThe cost of the ad divided by the circulation (in thousands).

Magazine Cost Circ. (000) CPM

ROB $18,800 363.7 $51.69

National Post Business $15,010 311.3 $51.10

Canadian Business $14,000 80.5 $173.91

ROB and National Post Business have a circulation advantage since they are distributed by newspapers that own the magazines.


Scheduling and Budget Summary

1. A blocking chart summarizes in a few pages all of the media execution details: media usage, market coverage, weight levels, reach and frequency, and timing of the campaign.

2. The budget summary classifies spending by medium, region, and time of year.


Assessing Media Alternatives

Medium Pro Con

Television Impact High Cost

Reach Clutter

Radio Targeting Fragmentation

Frequency Message (Sound only)

The strengths and weaknesses of all media options are evaluated.


Assessing Media Alternatives

Medium Pro Con

Newspaper Local Reach Short Life

Key Market Coverage Clutter

Magazine Targeting Clutter

Message Quality Low Frequency

Outdoor Reach Creative Limitations

Frequency Low Targeting


TV Advertising Alternatives

Factors such as the budget available and market coverage priorities influence television decisions. TV is expensive.

• Network Spots

• Selective Spots

• Local Spots

• Sponsorships

• Branded Content


Radio Advertising

In radio all decisions are usually based on demographics.

1. Station format determines the audience profile.

2. Radio is ideal for reaching targets defined by age.

3. Radio is an important medium if a “key market” strategy is recommended.


Newspaper Advertising

Local market circulation and readership make newspapers an attractive medium.

1. Newspapers are ideal for a “key market” media strategy.

2. Newspapers are attractive to national advertisers, and national and local retailers.

3. Newspapers offer “merchandising” opportunities.


Magazine Advertising

Magazines are excellent at targeting precisely defined audiences.

1. Magazines are a “class” medium instead of a “mass”medium.

2. The clustering of ads has a negative influence on message impact.

3. Magazines are ideal for “profile matching” media strategies.


Out-of-Home Advertising

Outdoor is a passive medium but the message is very visible.

1. Outdoor ads reach the same audience frequently.

2. A wide variety of alternatives are available. Outdoor can be virtually anywhere!

3. An ideal medium for “shotgun” media strategies in key markets.

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©2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.5-1 Chapter 5 Advertising: Media Planning