Objective:
• Understand the fundamentals of marketing communication and its importance in business strategy.
• Develop skills in creating effective marketing messages and campaigns.
• Learn how to integrate various communication channels for maximum impact.
• Gain insights into consumer behavior and how it influences marketing communication strategies.
• Enhance your ability to analyze and measure the effectiveness of marketing communication efforts.
Course Content:
Fundamentals of Marketing Communication
• Define marketing communication and its role in promoting products and services.
• Explore the elements of the communication process: sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback.
• Understand the importance of integrated marketing communication (IMC) in achieving marketing objectives.
Creating Effective Marketing Messages
• Learn how to craft compelling and persuasive marketing messages.
• Understand the principles of effective storytelling and how to apply them in marketing.
• Explore different types of advertising appeals and how they influence consumer behavior.
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Strategy
• Develop an integrated marketing communication strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
• Explore the use of various communication channels: advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing, and personal selling.
• Learn how to create a cohesive brand message across different channels.
Consumer Behavior and Marketing Communication
• Gain insights into consumer behavior theories and models.
• Understand how consumer behavior influences marketing communication strategies.
• Learn how to segment markets and target specific consumer groups effectively.
Digital Marketing and Social Media
• Explore the role of digital marketing and social media in marketing communication.
• Learn how to use social media platforms effectively to engage with customers and build brand loyalty.
• Understand the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).
Measuring the Effectiveness of Marketing Communication
• Learn how to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing communication campaigns.
• Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used to assess campaign success.
• Understand the importance of analytics in optimizing marketing communication strategies.
Case Studies and Practical Applications
• Analyze case studies of successful marketing communication campaigns.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical marketing communication challenges.
• Participate in hands-on exercises and simulations to develop practical skills.
Ethics and Legal Issues in Marketing Communication
• Explore ethical considerations and legal regulations related to marketing communication.
• Understand the importance of transparency and honesty in marketing messaging.
• Learn best practices for ethical marketing communication.
FOR WHOM:
Marketing & Sales Personnel
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 6th – 9th May, 2025
2ND BATCH: 19th – 22nd Aug, 2025
3RD BATCH: 16th – 19th Dec, 2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos