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Media Planning Course

This online course packs a hefty punch when it comes to learning about the pros and cons of traditional and digital media channels. Learn what constitutes a robust media strategy, why it’s so important to segment and understand your audience, and how to measure, optimise and report on performance. You’ll get an in-depth understanding of marketing channels, learn to apply integrated approaches, define your audience and how best to connect with them and measure performance to ascertain cost versus value.

“Thank you Team Red & Yellow for the knowledge. It’s only been a few months and I can see a difference in the way I think regarding advertising and marketing in the digital realm.”

Nadine Botes

Ogilvy – Senior Creative Specialist in Retail Marketing and Advertising

Creating valuable brand experiences across all media touchpoints with an integrated approach

This course was originally developed for a multinational client, to help their teams understand the value of an integrated channel approach to marketing.

The separation between ‘traditional’ and ‘digital’ advertising is a myth; all your channels and touchpoints need to be approached from the perspective of a holistic brand experience.

Consumers don’t separate digital, physical, and broadcast touchpoints, and evaluate them as such – they regard them as proof points or deal breakers on a journey that either ends with brand loyalty (and commercial success) or disappointment.

What you’ll learn

  •  The pros and cons of traditional and digital media channels
  • Why it’s important to segment and understand your audience
  • What constitutes a robust media strategy
  • Get an in-depth understanding of marketing channels
  • Learn to apply integrated approaches

This course is perfect for:

  • Anyone who works in any form of advertising or marketing communications, or anyone who intends to enter the field. 
  • This course is essential for anyone involved in media planning, marketing communications and advertising, and related fields.

Understand and apply crucial media planning skills that will optimise your brand and keep you ahead of the game.

This course is built and taught by media planning experts who understand the value this discipline brings to business.

This course is ideal for people who want to creatively market their product or service with an elevated mindset.

Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career

Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.

  • An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
  • Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
  • An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more

Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.

Applicable, practical assignments:

  •       So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.

Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:

  •       Helping you develop your professional network.
  •       Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
  •       Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.

Personalized feedback:

  •       Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.

A dedicated team:

  • Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.

Course curriculum:

Meet your team:

This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.

Carmen Schaefer
Head of Academics

  • 20 years in education
  • Academic Team leader at Red & Yellow
  • Authors the annual employability report

Ramiza Abdool
Lecturer / Tutor

  • A decade in digital marketing.
  • Led strategic planning for international brands.
  • Passion for understanding human behavior.
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business

About Red & Yellow

Creative thinking is the most important skill. Artificial Intelligence and robots are going to replace some of the jobs we know today.

Red & Yellow is the business school where talented people go to develop the career skills they need to thrive in this digital world.

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