Strategic Communications Campaign Development

ADV 6805
Open Closing on August 15, 2025 / 2 spots left
Florida International University
Miami, Florida, United States
Professor
(3)
5
Timeline
  • August 26, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
United States
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Market research Marketing strategy
Skills
communication strategic communication consumer behaviour research advertising campaigns public relations creative strategies marketing research
Student goals and capabilities

Student-consultants will work in groups to develop an integrated marketing communications plan for your organization. The ideal company is a B2C type of company and interested in young adult and multicultural markets.


This experience focuses on equipping learners with the skills to design and execute strategic communications campaigns. Participants will apply their knowledge of research methodologies, creative strategy, and consumer insights to develop comprehensive communication plans. By understanding brand dynamics and consumer behavior, learners will craft targeted multimedia solutions that address specific business challenges. This hands-on experience will prepare them to deliver impactful campaigns that align with business objectives.

Students

Students
Graduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
20 students
Project
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Based on your guidance, the plan will help you overcome a specific challenge or opportunity your organization is facing.


This project will assist your organization in communicating and engaging with Millennials and Gen Z. It will be especially effective if you are thinking of introducing a new product/service or you are interested in re-branding/positioning.


Each student-consultant group will submit a complete Campaign Plan Book including, but not limited to the following:

  • Executive Summary
  • Situation Analysis (Secondary Research)
  • Problems and Opportunities (SWOT)
  • Primary Research (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Creative Recommendations
  • Media Plan (social media, online advertising, offline marketing, etc.)
  • Strategic Communications Plan with Creative Work
  • Evaluation Section
  • Limitations
  • Bibliography
  • Appendix (All documents used in the development of the campaign)
  • Brief Student Bio (one paragraph on each team member with photo)


Project timeline
  • August 26, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Developing a multimedia campaign for a new product launch
  • Creating a strategic communication plan for a brand repositioning
  • Designing a targeted social media strategy to increase brand engagement
  • Crafting a public relations campaign to enhance corporate reputation
  • Conducting consumer research to inform a creative advertising strategy
  • Building a communication plan to support a company's sustainability initiative
  • Developing a crisis communication strategy for a potential brand issue
  • Designing an integrated marketing campaign for a seasonal promotion

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Will you provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address student’s questions or provide additional information?  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    Will you share your branding guide and other creative assets?  *
  • Q3 - Text short
    Are you available for a minimum of 2-4 interactions with the students in-person or remotely (approximately 4-6 hours over the duration of the project)?  *
  • Q4 - Checkbox
     *
  • Q5 - Checkbox
     *
  • Q6 - Text short
    Client brief can be done via Zoom but final in-class presentation to the client must be attended IN-PERSON by the client. Are you able to commit to this?  *