MKTG3004Advertising and Marketing Communications Strategy

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Description

Business and marketing objectives define effective communications strategy. The nature and design of communication strategies in terms of customer-marketer interaction is examined with the traditional theories and the future implications of emerging technologies considered. Wherever appropriate, the content is international in its perspective. Students engage in independent and collaborative work processes to design and communicate strategies reflective of authentic practice in Advertising and Promotion.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Determine the role of marketing communications within the context of marketing strategies

2. Apply theories to the development of marketing communications

3. Critically evaluate traditional marketing communication strategies

4. Compare and contrast the stages involved in developing effective marketing communications

5. Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and globalisation on the nature of marketing communications inclusive of social and cultural influences

6. Access and analyse information to improve strategy development and communication outcomes either independently or as a team member

7. Articulate specialised knowledge in both oral and written contexts reflective of your audience and purpose

8. Demonstrate an awareness of the professional standards and ethical conduct in relation to Advertising and Promotion Strategies

Content

The topics in this course include the following:

1. The role of marketing communications in the marketing process from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
2. The nature of marketing communications in consumer, business-to-business and international/global contexts.
3. Activities involved in the design of communication strategies.
4. Contemporary and traditional approaches to customer-marketer interaction including those that are electronically based.

Requisite

If you have successfully completed MKTG2102, you cannot enrol in this course.

Assumed knowledge

MKTG3004Advertising and Marketing Communications StrategyBusiness and marketing objectives define effective communications strategy. The nature and design of communication strategies in terms of customer-marketer interaction is examined with the traditional theories and the future implications of emerging technologies considered. Wherever appropriate, the content is international in its perspective. Students engage in independent and collaborative work processes to design and communicate strategies reflective of authentic practice in Advertising and Promotion.FBUSLFaculty of Business and Law344Newcastle Business School1030005960Winter - 2019NCLE_CITYNewcastle City Precinct20195940Semester 1 - 2019CENTRALCSTOurimbah20195940Semester 1 - 2019NCLE_CITYNewcastle City Precinct2019MKTG1001 Foundations of Marketing or MKTG2100 Marketing PrinciplesThe topics in this course include the following:The role of marketing communications in the marketing process from both a theoretical and practical perspective.The nature of marketing communications in consumer, business-to-business and international/global contexts.Activities involved in the design of communication strategies.Contemporary and traditional approaches to customer-marketer interaction including those that are electronically based. YOn successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1Determine the role of marketing communications within the context of marketing strategies2Apply theories to the development of marketing communications3Critically evaluate traditional marketing communication strategies4Compare and contrast the stages involved in developing effective marketing communications5Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and globalisation on the nature of marketing communications inclusive of social and cultural influences6Access and analyse information to improve strategy development and communication outcomes either independently or as a team member7Articulate specialised knowledge in both oral and written contexts reflective of your audience and purpose8Demonstrate an awareness of the professional standards and ethical conduct in relation to Advertising and Promotion Strategies If you have successfully completed MKTG2102, you cannot enrol in this course.Presentation: Presentation: Group PresentationWritten Assignment: CritiqueProject: Project: Group IMC PlanFormal Examination: Formal Examination: Final Exam Ourimbah and Newcastle City PrecinctIntegrated Learning SessionFace to Face On Campus2hour(s)per Week for0Full Term0Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment items

Presentation: Presentation: Group Presentation

Written Assignment: Critique

Project: Project: Group IMC Plan

Formal Examination: Formal Examination: Final Exam

Contact hours

Ourimbah and Newcastle City Precinct