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Week 8‐ Assignment: Prepare a Marke�ng Communica�ons Plan for Healthcare Organiza�on
Instruc�ons
Healthcare marke�ng communica�on plans provide a roadmap that healthcare
organiza�ons can follow as this func�on is executed within organiza�ons. So far, you
have completed sec�ons related to a theory in marke�ng communica�on, the
stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, crisis communica�ons plan, SMART objec�ves,
and target audience segmenta�on profile. Now, it’s �me to put these all together in a
comprehensive marke�ng communica�ons plan.
Your plan needs to include the following:
Slide 1: Theory in Marke�ng Communica�ons – Select a theory that was covered in
Week 1 that you think underpins your work. Describe this theory and outline how it
relates to your marke�ng communica�ons plan.
Slide 2: Stakeholder Analysis – On this slide, you will outline informa�on about key
stakeholders that ma�er to your organiza�on. Be sure you integrate the analysis
performed during Week 2. Make sure you also weave informa�on from Week 2’s
cross‐cultural communica�on assessment into your work.
Slide 3: SWOT Analysis – Iden�fy the strengths, weaknesses, opportuni�es, and
threats that influence your marke�ng communica�ons plan. The recommenda�on is to
have three areas for each SWOT element. This was covered in Week 4.
Slide 4: Marke�ng Mix – The four Ps of the marke�ng mix are product, place, price,
and promo�on. In this step, you will provide informa�on that describes each of the
4Ps for your marke�ng communica�ons plan.
Slide 5: Marketing Communications Objectives – In this step, you will outline three to five SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) objectives. Be sure you cra� these objectives so that they include the SMART formula. This was covered in Week 5.
Slide 6: Marketing Communications Audiences – On this slide, you will identify the target audiences you will reach with your plan. Be sure to describe your audience from a
demographic, psychographic (lifestyle), and geographic standpoint.
Slide 7: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations Implementation – Create an implementa on plan for the communications, marketing, and public relations plan developed in this course. Be sure to include ac vi es, who is responsible for executing these ac vi es, and a timetable for completion. This should include the crisis communications plan you developed in Week 3.
Slide 8: Evaluation and Control – Develop a budget for your marketing expenditures.
Additionally, include evaluation metrics that align with the goals for your marketing communica ons plan. How will you evaluate the effectiveness of the SMART goals developed for this plan?
Length: 8‐12 powerpoint slides, not including title and reference slides.
Resources: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources to support your assignment.
Your assignment should demonstrate though�ul considera on of the ideas and
concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to marketing, communications and public relations. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.