MKT-305-1103B-11 phase 4 key assignment outline Cedarpoint communications One of the challenges of the virtual marketplace is to create marketing plans that include communicating online the company’s products and service opportunities and a hybrid plan that still takes traditional channels into account. A marketing plan follows the company’s business or strategic plan, which is focused on meeting the following two things: 1. The quantitative goals, such as revenue and market share reach 2. The qualitative goals, such as brand awareness and community goodwill This week, detail the promotional plan by defining the following: • What is the overall marketing message for your promotional plan? • Prepare 2 advertisements for cross-selling between traditional and digital options. The following are examples: o A magazine ad that promotes the company’s Web site o A banner ad that advertises the company’s Web site • Develop a 1-year media calendar focusing on a traditional and online hybrid of 4 media platforms. Your Key Assignment draft will organize the plan based on the research you have done during Weeks 1–3. Next, as you prepare the plan draft, outline the information to be included in the following sections: • What is the overall marketing message for your promotional plan? • Prepare 2 advertisements for cross-selling between traditional and digital options. Examples include the following: o A magazine ad that promotes the company’s Web site o A banner ad that advertises the company’s Web site • Develop a 1-year media calendar focusing on a traditional and online hybrid of 4 media platforms. Students will prepare the marketing plan draft and outline information to be included in the following sections: • Executive Summary: This section highlights the key points of the plan. • Situational Analysis: This section includes the following: o The target market