Advertising Manager Administrative & Commercial Managers
SaveWhat Does an Advertising Manager Do?
Advertising managers perform the implementation of the advertising initiatives planned in the strategic marketing plan. They organise and prepare the resources needed to launch advertising campaigns and operations in advertising agencies. They prepare and align the communication channels, negotiate contracts, and ensure that operations adhere to budgets.
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Communication Principles
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
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Skills You Need to Become an Advertising Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialCommunication Principles knowledge
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
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EssentialStrategic Planning knowledge
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialRhetoric knowledge
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialAdvertising Techniques knowledge
The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.
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EssentialMarket Research knowledge
The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.
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EssentialDiplomatic Principles knowledge
The practices of facilitating agreements or international treaties with other countries by conducting negotiations and attempting to protect the interests of the home government, as well as facilitating compromise.
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EssentialForming Of Public Opinion knowledge
The process whereby perceptions and opinions toward something are forged and enforced. The elements that play a role in public opinion such as framing information, psyche processes, and herding.
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EssentialAdvise On Public Relations skill
Advise business or public organisations on public relations management and strategies in order to ensure efficient communication with target audiences, and proper conveying of information.
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EssentialAnalyse External Factors Of Companies skill
Perform research and analysis of the external factor pertaining to companies such as consumers, position in the market, competitors, and political situation.
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EssentialConduct Public Presentations skill
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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EssentialCoordinate Advertising Campaigns skill
Organise course of action to promote a product or service; oversee the production of TV advertisements, newspaper and magazine ads, suggest mail packs, email campaigns, websites, stands and other advertising …
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EssentialCoordinate Marketing Plan Actions skill
Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and communication efforts.
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EssentialDevelop Creative Ideas skill
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
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EssentialDraft Press Releases skill
Collect information and write press releases adjusting the register to the target audience and ensuring that the message is well conveyed.
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EssentialDraw Conclusions From Market Research Results skill
Analyse, draw conclusions and present major observations from the results of market research. Suggest on potential markets, prices, target groups, or investments.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialIntegrate Strategic Foundation In Daily Performance skill
Reflect on the strategic foundation of companies, meaning their mission, vision, and values in order to integrate this foundation in the performance of the job position.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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EssentialPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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EssentialPerform Public Relations skill
Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.
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EssentialPrepare Presentation Material skill
Prepare the documents, slide shows, posters and any other media needed for specific audiences.
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EssentialProtect Client Interests skill
Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.
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EssentialProvide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports skill
Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project …
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialAdvise On Public Image skill
Advise a client such as a politician, artist or another individual dealing with the public on how to present themselves in a way which would gain most favour from the …
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EssentialDevelop Communication Strategies skill
Manage or contribute to the conception and implementation of an organisation's internal and external communications plans and presentation, including its online presence.
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EssentialDevelop Public Relations Strategies skill
Plan, coordinate and implement all the efforts required in a public relations strategy such as defining the targets, preparing communications, contacting partners, and spreading information among stakeholders.
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EssentialEstablish Relationship With The Media skill
Adopt a professional attitude to respond effectively to the demands of the media.
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EssentialOrganise Press Conferences skill
Organise interviews for a group of journalists in order to make an announcement or answer questions on a specific subject.
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EssentialPerform Interviews skill
Research the context of the interview. Plan availability. Prepare yourself according to the context and the diversity of media (radio, television, web, newspapers, etc.), and give an interview.
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OptionalDesktop Publishing knowledge
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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OptionalBusiness Strategy Concepts knowledge
The terminology related to the design and implementation of major trends and aims which are taken by an organisation's executives, while keeping in mind its resources, competition and environments.
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OptionalGraphic Design knowledge
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
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OptionalAdvise On Communication Strategies skill
Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online. Recommend improvements in communication and make sure that important …
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OptionalCollaborate In The Development Of Marketing Strategies skill
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
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OptionalEvaluate Advertising Campaign skill
Assess the performance of the advertising campaign after implementation and conclusion. Check if objectives were met and if the campaign was successful.
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OptionalGive Live Presentation skill
Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalManage The Handling Of Promotional Materials skill
Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines are met.
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OptionalRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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OptionalUse Analytics For Commercial Purposes skill
Understand, extract and make use of patterns found in data. Use analytics to describe consistent happenings in observed samples in order to apply them to commercial plans, strategies, and corporate …
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OptionalApprove Advertising Campaign skill
Check all advertising material such as leaflets, websites, television commercials and newspaper ads to make sure they comply with the advertising strategy and customer requirements. Approve the way of distribution.
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OptionalExamine Advertisement Layout skill
Examine and approve the layout of advertisements to ensure that they are according to customer and target audience requirements and specifications.
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OptionalMake Price Recommendations skill
Make price recommendations based on factors such as standard costs, promotions, freight, margin expectations, and customer relationships.
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OptionalManage Account Department skill
Oversee the operations of account representatives who act as intermediaries between the client and their creative and media services departments. Make sure the client's needs and objectives are met.
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OptionalManage Creative Department skill
Oversee the staff that create the content and visual representation of advertisement materials. Make sure that the advertising strategy is followed and customer requirements are met.
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OptionalManage Media Services Department skill
Oversee the planning of what media are going to be used to distribute the advertisements such as television, online, newspaper and billboards.
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OptionalManage Project Metrics skill
Gather, report, analyse and create key metrics for a project to help measure its success.
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OptionalReceive Actors' Resumes skill
Receive headshots and resumes from actors to select the most qualified and schedule auditions.
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