# Q1C · Explain the Functions of Media Planning

Subject: Advertising and Public Relations

Exam: TEE

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Actual TEE paper · 100 marks · Q1 compulsory + any four complete Q2–Q7

### 2024-12-11 · Q1C · Previous-paper question. Explain the Functions of Media Planning. [5 marks]

#### Answer

**Definition.** Media planning translates communication objectives into an organised delivery plan and a basis for measuring performance.

**In simple words.** Budget ko random jagah kharch karne ke bajay audience ke hisaab se allocate karo.

## Understand it step by step

1. **Find the audience:** use research to identify relevant people, locations and media habits.
2. **Select and coordinate vehicles:** choose formats capable of communicating the message and avoid unnecessary duplication.
3. **Allocate resources:** compare relevant cost and audience quality, not only the cheapest inventory.
4. **Specify delivery:** set reach, frequency, timing and continuity goals.
5. **Evaluate and adapt:** compare actual delivery and communication outcomes with objectives. More channels, fragmented attention and complex buying options make a clear plan increasingly useful.

## See it in use

#### Illustrative example · Limited local budget

A neighbourhood tuition class may waste most of its budget in a national campaign. A researched local mix can reach eligible families more efficiently, while tracking enquiries helps reveal whether delivery produces useful responses.

**Definition.** Media selection balances audience fit, message requirements, geography, competitive context, exposure goals, flexibility and cost.

**In simple words.** Sirf cheap media nahi; relevant audience aur message fit bhi chahiye.

## Understand it step by step

1. **Audience and geography:** compare the vehicle’s users with the actual target and product availability. Gross audience size can hide poor target fit.
2. **Message and context:** a demonstration needs visuals; a detailed offer needs readable information. Programme or page context can affect reception.
3. **Reach and frequency:** decide whether broad initial coverage or repeated exposure is more important to the objective. Balance them within budget.
4. **Competition and timing:** consider clutter, seasonal need and opportunities to reach neglected segments; do not copy a competitor automatically.
5. **Cost and flexibility:** include production as well as placement cost, availability, changes and cancellation constraints. A cheap exposure can still be ineffective.

## See it in use

#### Illustrative example · Demonstrating a folding chair

A short video can show the folding action, while a print or web page can list dimensions and price. A purely audio message may attract attention but cannot visually demonstrate the mechanism. The mix should reflect both jobs.