Research Contributions: Media
▪ Research helps answer questions such as:
- How much are competitors spending? - Where, if anywhere, should the advertising be concentrated? - When and how should advertising be scheduled? - What is the optimal way to use different media? - What is the best media mix?
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Who Conducts Research: Information Users
▪ Individuals with direct responsibility for brand- and advertising-related decisions
▪ Involved in all stages of research project: from planning to application
▪ Three dimensions of target audience analysis:
- Consumer trends - How consumers interact with brand/product/service - Relationship between consumers and brand/product/service
▪ In larger agencies there is typically a dedicated research department