MEDIA PLANNING
- Course
- PRAD322 - MEDIA PLANNING
- Department
- Public Relations and Advertising - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course is designed to teach students the principals of media planning. Major media concepts, media research, and strategic media planning are explored in this course in order to help students extend their understanding of the media planning processes. Hence the course teaches students the ways in which marketing problems can be solved through an analysis of how the media operate and the relationships between the advertiser, the agency and the media. In an interactive class, drawing on real-world media situations, the students will discuss and review various decisions and problems that arise in a variety of media planning processes.
MEDIA PLANNING
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 Exemplify(4) an understanding of the media planning process
- 02 Assess(5) how an effective media planning can enhance a brand or product.
- 03 Exemplify(4) understanding of basic media planning terminology and principles.
- 04 Exemplify(4) knowledge and skills in creating a media plan.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course-Ch.1 (Sissors & Baron, 2014) |
| Week 2 | What is Media Planning? Definition of concepts-Ch.2 |
| Week 3 | Sample media plan presentation-Ch.3 |
| Week 4 | The Relationship Among Media, Advertising, and Consumers-Ch.4 |
| Week 5 | Basic Measurements and Calculations-Ch.6 |
| Week 6 | Marketing Strategy and Media Planning-Ch.7 |
| Week 7 | Planning Strategy: Who, Where and When? Reach, Frequency |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM |
| Week 9 | Choosing Media: Comparisons Among Media-Ch.9 |
| Week 10 | Principles of Planning Media Strategy-Ch.10 |
| Week 11 | Media Plan Applications / Presentations |
| Week 12 | Media Plan Applications / Presentations |
| Week 13 | Media Plan Applications / Presentations |
| Week 14 | Media Plan Applications / Presentations |
| Week 15 | End of Term Project Evaluation |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Sissors, JZ & Baron, RB 2010, Advertising Media Planning, 7th ed, McGraw-Hill, New York (Turkish transition of the book is available: Jack Sissors, Roger B. Baron, Medya Planı Nasıl Hazırlanır?, MediaCat, 2009)
- 02 THE MEDIA HANDBOOK: A Complete Guide to Advertising Media Selection, Planning, Research, and Buying. 6TH Edition. Helen Katz (2019) by Routledge.
- 03 Kelley, L.D., & Sheehan, K.B. (2015). Advertising Media Planning: A Brand Management Approach (4th ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315720579
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Exemplify(4) an understanding of media planning process SOLO 4
- L02 Assess (5) how an effective media planning can enhance a brand or product. SOLO 5
- L03 Exemplify(4) an understanding of basic media planning terminology and principles. SOLO 4
- L04 Evaluate(5) likley achiement of media plan with respect to audiences and user. SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |