Promotional Plan and Implementation Strategy

MARK 3340
Open Closing on July 1, 2025 / 2 spots left
Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Douglas Beech
Educator
(3)
6
Timeline
  • September 15, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 5, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred Community Partners
Anywhere
Any Community Partner type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Social media marketing Communications Market research Marketing strategy
Skills
promotional materials selling techniques sales direct marketing scripting
Student goals and capabilities

Our student-consultants are strategic, creative thinkers trained to develop targeted promotional plans centered around a specific product, service, or launch initiative. Each team will craft a tailored campaign strategy, supported by a selection of key promotional materials or mockups across relevant media channels (e.g., social, digital, experiential, print).


To ensure meaningful collaboration, we typically partner with one to two organizations per semester. With 35 students divided into 6 teams, you’ll receive multiple strategic approaches, each offering fresh insight and actionable ideas to elevate your brand through a focused, results-driven campaign.


This opportunity is best suited for organizations with a clear promotional objective, such as a campaign rollout, product launch, or new market entry. If selected, you'll gain access to a portfolio of creative strategies ready to inform or ignite your next phase of growth.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
35 students
Project
80 hours per student
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 6
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables:


Once your organization is selected and student teams are assigned, you’ll work directly with them to collaboratively define the project scope. This process—guided by the course instructor—ensures alignment on your promotional priorities, such as a product launch, event, or service campaign. The final scope will be approved by both you and the professor to ensure clear expectations and meaningful outcomes.


Throughout the project, student teams will:

  • Conduct background research and audience analysis
  • Develop an integrated promotional strategy
  • Design mockups and creative samples tailored to your goals
  • Present their recommendations in a final client presentation

Deliverables may include but are not limited to:


  1. Strategic Campaign Brief (PDF): Objectives, target market, positioning, creative direction
  2. Sample Promotional Materials (JPEG, MP4, or PDF): Social media mockups, video scripts, email templates, or print ads
  3. PR/Event/Sponsorship Concepts (PDF): Press releases, influencer partnerships, or experiential activations
  4. Direct Marketing/Sales Tactics (PDF): Referral offers, one-pagers, or interactive promotions
  5. Final Presentation Deck (PowerPoint or Google Slides): A professional pitch summarizing the full campaign plan
  6. Deliverables will vary based on the agreed-upon scope and your organization’s specific needs.
Project timeline
  • September 15, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 5, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Starting in September, groups of 3rd-year undergraduate student-consultants (5–6 per team) will contribute over 300 hours to your project, bringing fresh eyes and next-gen thinking to your marketing challenges.


Each team will collaborate closely with your organization, gaining access to your brand, team, and resources to develop a realistic, step-by-step promotional plan that aligns with your goals and is ready for execution.


Students will analyze your current efforts, identify opportunities, and deliver a strategy grounded in insights and creativity. Projects also include mockups and sample materials to help bring ideas to life.


This is a great fit for organizations seeking new energy, bold ideas, and practical solutions to inspire your next marketing move.

Additional Community Partner criteria

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