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Objectives:
The course will provide students with an understanding of the importance of integrated
marketing communication (IMC). In particular, students will advance their knowledge of
how all communication elements are integrated to achieve communication objectives
and enhance brand equity.
The primary objectives of the course are to provide:
1. The evolution of IMC, how if differs from traditional media advertising and its role
in the marketing program of a company or organization.
2. Devising IMC programs as well as determining the budget for advertising and
other IMC tools.
3. Understand the role of consumer behavior in the development of IMC programs.
4. The importance of various promotional tools and the role they play in the IMC
program.
5. Measuring the effectiveness of IMC tools as well as the overall IMC program.
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Evaluation Criteria:
Item
1
2
3
4
Assessment
Task
Assignment
(Individual )
Quiz
Final Project
Presentation
(Group)
Final Exam
Length
Points
Due Day
1000 words
each
Individual
20 min
10
10
30
A week after
announcement
As per schedule
Trimester end
2 hrs
50
Trimester end
Contribution in Class:
Each student should be prepared to offer views and explanations on the subject being
studied. You need to articulate your thoughts and focus on how well you can apply your
knowledge to different situations. Cases will be circulated at the beginning of the
trimester to the students and discussion dates will be given in advance.
Group project:
The project will enhance the students ability to analyse, develop and present
their own IMC plan.
Students will be required to research, analyse and develop an IMC plan and then
marshal their own thoughts and ideas and communicate them via an oral
presentation.
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Session Details:
Session
1
Content
An Introduction to IMC
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concepts of IMC, the benefits and the obstacles
while using IMC
Identify the various tools of IMC
Essential Readings
Chapter 1
2&3
Essential Readings
Chapter 2
Articles
Integrated Marketing Communications- Robert Dolan
(HBSP)
4 &5
Guest Session
Essential Readings
Chapter 3
Status Report 1 : Review of Marketing Plan to be submitted
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Submission : Assignment 1
9
10 & 11
12
Learning Objectives :
Understand what digital media is, its evolution, role and scope.
Building brands through the digital space
Guest Session
13& 14
15
16
17
Case: Mediker Anti-Lice Treatment. The journey from lice negative to life
positive in rural India - Allen Eric, Siddhartha Loiwal, Aditya Save and
Monaz Todywalla ( WARC)
Direct Marketing
Learning Objectives:
Understand the different media for direct marketing
Discuss the various tools of direct marketing
Essential Readings
Chapter 14
Sales Promotion
Learning Objectives
Understand its role, scope and techniques
The role of innovative promotional schemes in India
Case1: Lee Jeans The New
(Source: WARC)
Essential Readings
Chapter 16
The Growth and Role of PR in an organization
Learning Objectives:
Understand the various PR tools to achieve marketing/brand
objectives
Deliberate on the use of PR in brand building
Essential Readings
Chapter 17
Status Report 4 :IMC Program Effectiveness to be submitted
18
Quiz
19 & 20
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Signature
Prepared by Faculty
Signature
Recommended by Area
Chairperson /Prog Chairperson
Signature
Approved By Dean SBM
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