Diploma in Advertising with Online Marketing, Online Public Relations and E-Commerce modules by Distance Education
Introduction
This course covers Advertising, introduces the participant to the power of PR and integrates both subjects through Marketing insights. In addition, candidates are given the opportunity to study the effectiveness of E-Commerce and Online Marketing in the creation and development of revolutionary Marketing strategies. The course has been developed jointly by advertising and marketing practitioners and academics. A practical case study based approach is applied to all areas of training. It is independently accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management.
Course Content
Advertising - Strategic
Introduction to Advertising
Advertising Defined; Role of Advertising; Representative Bodies; Codes of Practice; Law and Ethics of Advertising; Relationship between Advertising, Media and Public Relations; Advertising and Marketing - Brands, Consumer Expectations; Limitations of Advertising.
The Advertising Agency
Advertising Agency Structure; Advertising Agency Selection and Appointment; Remuneration; The Client - Agency Relationship; Brief Creation, Interpretation and Communication; Advertising Terminology.
Campaign Planning
How Advertising Happens: The Need for Planning; Advertising Objectives; The Advertising Process; Advertising Strategy; Budgets.
Campaign Management
Formulating Strategic Advertising Campaigns to Support Branding, Segmentation and Positioning Strategies; Advertising Campaign Research and Evaluation of Advertising Effectiveness - Pre and Post Testing Techniques; Understanding Consumer Behaviour and Market Research in Advertising Composition.
Advertising – Creative
The Creative Process - Themes, Rationale and Emotional Motives to Purchase; The Creative Brief; Design Guidelines; Testing Creative Effectiveness; The Production Process - Artwork, Copyright, Layout, Photography, Design and Printing; Award Winning Campaigns; Exploring Opportunities for Integration with other Communication Techniques - Sponsorship, Public Relations, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing and E-Commerce.
E-Commerce
The Business of E-Commerce & Online Marketing. Website Creation and Design. HTML development. Formatting, Links, Frames and Tables. Images and Animation - GIF Animation, Image Compression, Image Composition. Usability -Design and Layout guidelines for your website. Site Uploading - File Transfer Protocol.
Marketing
Marketing Environment
Introduction to Marketing and the Marketing Concept. The Marketing environment, political, economic, social and technical factors. The market information system. The market research process, collecting and analysing data. Reporting the findings.
Marketing Management
Marketing Management and Planning. Organisation and management of the marketing department. Corporate Planning, SWOT Analysis, Competitor Assessment and Business Strategy. Product Portfolio Planning, Models and Management. Developing a Marketing Plan, Implementation and Control. Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning.
Online Marketing
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The Online Content Factor, Search Engine Algorithms, Impart, Spamming, Online Advertising, Web Keyword Strategy, Link Relevancy, Link Exchange.
Analysing the Web
Website Hits, Website Page View Analytics, Recording Online Visitor Statistics, Time of Visit to website, Keyword Phrase Used, IP Address Information, Website Arrival and Exit Pages, Logfile versus Page Tagging, Web Click Tracks and Google Analytics, Benefits of Web Analytics.
The Google Factor
Google Adwords features, Adwords Policies, Google Adwords Distribution, Google Adwords Pricing and Ranking, Internet Position Performance, Google Online Account Creation and Navigation, Google Keyword Matching, Google Location Targeting, Google Web Text Ad Creation, Google Online Reports, Web Analytics and Conversion Tracking.
Public Relations
PR Defined; Its Role within the Promotional Mix; PR Techniques and Methodologies - Online & Offline Press Relations, Public Affairs, Lobbying, Press Releases, Broadcasting, Photography, Literature and Printing; Crisis Management, Contingency Planning and Corporate Image; PR Planning - Setting Objectives, Budgets, Proposals; Fundamentals of Sponsorship; Types of Sponsorship - Sports, Cultural, Education and Charity; The Sponsorship Management Programme - Objectives, Selection, Budget, Agency and Event Management; Measurement of Effectiveness.
Online Public Relations
Online Influences on Present PR Practices
Internet influence on News, Internet Journalists, Economics of Online News Production, Internet Critics and other influences, the PR Practitioner as an Online Publisher, Ethical Internet PR, Truthfulness and Duty of Care, Online Ethics, Debate, Guidelines and Best Practice.
Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Media Discourse, Trends and Value. Policy Influences, corporate speak. Implications of Social Media for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Social Media and PR strategy
Local versus Global Communication, Landscaping Platforms, Channels and context, Online PR Organisational Analysis and Segmentation, Developing Online PR Strategies, Online PR Tactics and SEO considerations, Online PR Planning, Managing Online PR Risk and Opportunities.
The Social Media Landscape
Blogs, Microblogs, Chatrooms, Delicious, Email, Flickr, Twitter, Instant messaging, Message Boards, Mobile Internet , New Media Releases, Online Conferencing, Online Surveys, Pay per click, Podcasts, RSS, Search Engines, SEO, Social Networking Service Sites, Video Sharing, Virtual worlds, VoIP, Wiki and Widgets.
The Internet as a Media
Commercial Implications of the Internet, Social Interaction with the Internet, Web 2.0 and its Implications, Internet Convergence, the Network Effect, Internet Information Exchange, Internet Audience Size and Exposure, Internet Culture and Communication, Transparency and the Internet.
Methods of Training
Online Lecture Modules, Subject Expert Feedback Sessions after each Module, practical case studies, end of module assignments.
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Subject Experts
Distance Learning Courses has a panel of Qualified Subject Experts.
Possible Careers
Graduates from this programme will find the course very beneficial in terms of supporting their
primary career and also providing a platform for new opportunities in the Marketing, Advertising,
PR and E-Commerce sectors. The course also provides an excellent foundation for those who wish
to pursue further study with any of the professional bodies or academic institutions.
Who Should Apply
Anyone working in Advertising or a Marketing function in a senior or support role, or those who
wish to develop a career in this area. The course would also benefit anyone
who plans to organise their own Advertising strategy.
Qualifications
Successful candidates are awarded the Diploma Advertising with Online Marketing
at Pass, Credit or Distinction level. The Diploma is awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management.
Start Date
Enrolment for this course will take place on the 2nd March 2012.For more information, Contact us on 020 7812 0708
Course Application
Application for this course is available immediately online through our Course Payments Page.
Course Duration
14 weeks to 1 calendar year depending on individual progress.
Fees
£995
Fees may be paid online through our Course Payments Page. Alternatively payments can be made by cheque, bank draft, credit card, debit card or bank transfer.
All fees must be paid before the course begins.
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