Interactive Media Project: Managing Advertising Production

This project comprehensively assesses project management within the interactive digital media sector, focusing on an advertising campaign for 'The Bold Frame.' It begins by identifying key job roles—Marketing and Sales Manager, Advertisement Developer, and Accounting Manager—detailing their required skills and responsibilities. The project then drafts a project plan, outlining scope, deliverables, team roles, schedules, and communication strategies, emphasizing the project manager's role in overseeing and coordinating the project. Two interviews are simulated: one between designers and the client to discuss design choices and another to finalize project tasks. The project concludes with a self-reflective assessment of learning outcomes and the importance of project management in achieving set goals. Desklib provides students access to similar solved assignments and past papers.

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Executive Summary
The significance of project management has been thoroughly asserrted in this study. The process
of identification of job roles has been the first highlight of this study along with understanding
the necessary qualifications required for achieving such goals. This task has been followed by an
assessment of a project through the formulation of a project draft. Through the aid of meetings
and further assessment, the draft has been formulated into a full documented source which can
adequately help in completion of the advertising project. Lastly, this study highlights a thorough
process of self-assessment through which the learning outcomes have been thoroughly accessed.
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
Identification of 3 job roles......................................................................................................3
Reflection on scope for reaching this goal...............................................................................5
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................5
Project Draft.............................................................................................................................5
Fulfilling the role of a project manager....................................................................................8
Task 3...............................................................................................................................................8
Interview 1................................................................................................................................8
Interview 2..............................................................................................................................10
Finalised tasks........................................................................................................................11
Task 4.............................................................................................................................................14
Reflection...............................................................................................................................14
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................15
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................17
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Introduction
The significance of project management can be understood from its assessment since it aids in
scheduling as well as management of other tasks. It aids in the process of preparing goals and
making strategic plans in order to reach the desired destination. In this study, different
assessments have been chosen through which self-analysis for the interactive digital media can
also be carried out in a successful manner. Since the main focus of this study is upon this
industry, therefore, the organisation of The Bold Frame has been taken into consideration as the
client party. Formulation of project scope to its finalisation has also been thoroughly accessed in
this study required for a successful advertisement. Therefore, this study helps is an assessment of
various steps required to be followed for successful completion of a project within due time.
Task 1
Identification of 3 job roles
In this study, 3 job positions have been chosen for a thorough assessment of this study. These
aspects have been defined as follows:
Position 1
Job Role: Marketing and Sales Manager
Industry sector: Retail
Job description: A marketing and sales manager is responsible for accomplishing various tasks
regarding business development through the aid of analysis marketing opportunities. A
marketing and sales manager is also responsible for implementation of strategic plans and
managing staff.
Skills and qualification: For this position, communication skill is important along with planning
of adequate sales goal. Organisational skills are also important for this position. A master's
degree in business administration is most preferable; however, a bachelor's degree in sales or
advertisements is plausible too.
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Responsibility: The responsibility of marketing and sales manager includes achieving sales and
operational aspects for meeting target goals of a company. They are also responsible towards
formulation strategic decisions for meeting marketing and sales objectives.
Reporting and communication: Director of the company through brief meetings.
Position 2
Job role: Advertisement developer
Industry sector: Digital media industry
Job description: The duty of an advertisement developer is to work with the creative team in
order to put out fresh ideas for various companies so that it can attract attention of potential
customers.
Skills and qualification: A bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferable for this role
Responsibility: The responsibility of an advertisement developer is to work with innovative 2-D
and 3-D technology to developed creative content for garnering adequate customer attention.
Reporting and communication: An advertisement developer would report to advertising
manager and is allowed to communicate with team members.
Position 3
Job role: Accounting manager
Industry sector: Hospitality
Job description: An accounting manager supervises as well as track day-to-day activities
regarding functioning of a company.
Skills and qualification: A bachelor or master's in accounting is preferable for this job.
Responsibility: The responsibility of an accounting manager is to prepare budgets along with
accessing financial stately and report. They are also responsible for auditing and preparation of
ledger along with an assessment of other financial procedure.
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Reporting and communication: Reporting to director of the company and can communicate
with members of financial department.
Reflection on scope for reaching this goal
Among the three chosen job positions, my current position includes the responsibilities of an
advertisement developer. In order to achieve this position, I had to obtain a degree in Computer
Science which made knowledgeable enough to try hands at the field of media and technology.
After gaining a master's degree in this field I felt eligible enough to apply for jobs in this
industry. Since my specialisation includes working with 3-D technology, therefore, I applied in
the position of Advertisement developer. The process of 3-D technology aids in creating
innovative advertisements in order to gain attention of potential customers. Therefore, I had to
practice rigorously in order to achieve this feat. I had to stay consistent and focused on my job so
that I can continue to deliver successful results in the form of 3-D advertisements.
Task 2
Project Draft
Project Overview
In this project, the main aim is to create an advertisement for the company of The Bold Frame.
This company is mainly responsible for creating quality frames which can be used for designing
as well as furnishing. It has also been observed that these wooden frames are made through the
aid of traditional technique of carpentry. Therefore, this project aims at creating advertising for
garnering attention to the products created by this company.
Project Scope
The scope of a project includes organising resources required for successful completion of a
project1. A specific set of goals can be prepared in order to reach the ultimate results of the
project. The project scope for this particular project can be asserted as follows:
Deliverables included in scope
1 Muller, R., (2017). Project governance. Ed. 3. Abingdon: Routledge.
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 Assessment of advertising techniques for the products of The Bold Frame
 Preparation of budget for the process of advertisement
Deliverables not included in scope
 Assessment of step by step manageable cost of production of the advertisement plan
Roles and responsibilities in a team
In order for the preparation of the draft document required for this project, the advertisement and
creative team is responsible for handling the project. Some of the roles and responsibilities
required for the advertisement project of The Bold Frame are as follows:
Role Responsibility
Project manager The managing director is responsible for handling the
requirements of the project. Processing requirests between
the client and creative team can be considered one of the
responsibilities of the managing director.
Content/advertisement developer A team of content/advertisement developer is responsible
for creating the necessary advertisement for displaying their
products to a wider market.
Accounting Manager An accounting manager is responsible for managing and
creating a financial budget required for this advertisement
project.
Table 1: Roles and responsibilities in a team
Project Schedule
A project schedule aids in preparation of reaching the goals which are required in order to finish
the project within the due date:
Milestone Role Planned date for
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completion
Assessment of project
requirements
It will help in understanding the key
resources which are required for conducting
the project in an adequate manner
25/01/2019
Market analysis Present trends in the market can be
thoroughly identified through the aid of
market analysis which would benefit
designing of the present project
28/01/2019
Development of ideas Ideas for creating the advertisement project
is required to be thoroughly accessed
30/02/2019
Collection of resources Necessary resources such as budget,
technology can be readied in this step for the
project to begin
04/02/2019
Preparation of the
advertisement
This would mark the beginning of the project
by integration of ideas and resources
06/02/2019
Wrapping up the project The end product can be thoroughly observed
in this section
08/02/2019
Monitoring the end
results
A final check is required to be conducted in
order to ensure the advertisement fulfils all
needs of clients
11/02/2019
Table 2: Project Schedule
Communication Plan
Through the aid of a communication plan, the necessary steps required for the process of
conducting a project can be identified in a thorough manner2. In this study, the communication
plan for preparing the advertising project of The Bold Frame has been stated as follows:
Purpose of Communication Frequency Communication with Communication
2 Pearson, R., (2017). Business ethics as communication ethics: Public relations practice and the idea of dialogue.
In Public relations theory, 3(2), pp.111-131.
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team method
Help functioning of the whole
team in a more concise manner
End of each
day
Creative and
management team
Email briefing
For relaying correct information Weekly
basis
Manager Face-to-face
meeting
It will help both parties in staying
up to date
Weekly
basis
Client Email proceedings
Table 3: Communication Plan
Fulfilling the role of a project manager
For this task, the role of project manager has been taken into account. The roles of a project
manager are indeed complex and require a lot of multi-tasking3. This is because a project
manager is responsible for looking after a lot of activities such as understanding the core
requirements of a project and relaying it clearly to the team working on it. A project manager is
also responsible for organising resources required as well as creating schedules required to be
followed for its proper completion. Therefore, a project manager is required to keep in track of
each and every activity which plays a significant part of a project4. In the advertisement project
for The Bold Frame, a project manager can complete their work in a successful manner by
catering towards the duties required in this project. The project manager is required to assess all
activities and formulate adequate resources required for this project. The next step includes
creative project schedule along with its scope so that this project can be wrapped up within the
given time.
3 Kernbach, S., Eppler, M.J. and Bresciani, S., (2015). The use of visualization in the communication of business
strategies: An experimental evaluation. International Journal of Business Communication, 52(2), pp.164-187.
4 Kerzner, H. and Kerzner, H.R., (2017). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and
controlling. Ed. 3. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
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Task 3
Interview 1
According to study, the first meeting required to be held between the designers along with client.
The meeting took place through the aid of Skype and its proceedings of the meeting have been
listed as follows:
Designer: Hello. Thank you for agreeing for such a quick meeting in a short amount of time.
Client: It’s not a problem. It is about my project after all. Please tell me about the progress so
far.
Designer: Well, we have started with the concept of the advertisement. However, there are two
choices which I am torn between and I need your input to move forward. Another of the problem
is between choosing the appropriate font for the advertisement.
Client: Please state your queries.
Designer: Firstly, among the designs chosen for advertisement of products of The Bold Frame, a
dark theme had been the first choice. Not only does it make the advertisement look professional
but it also highlights the class of the products.
Client: What about the second one?
Designer: Well the second theme is quite the opposite in comparison to the colours. This theme
is light brownish in colour and it creates a warm atmosphere for the advertisement. I personally,
like the second option better. Therefore, it can be said that both of these concepts have been own
sets of benefits and disadvantages. Therefore, I wanted to clarify which one would suit your
requirements the best.
Client: Based on the previous report you sent me, I have observed both of these concepts
carefully. The black concept definitely looks appealing whereas the brown one seems to garner
my attention as well. However, the first one concept seems bold and is quite appropriate for a
company named The Bold Frame, don't you think?
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Designer: Now that you have said, I can understand its significance. Also, I had another question
regarding the font for the advertisement. We have a bold font and another one in italics. I am
inclining towards the bold move since it establishes a firmer statement.
Client: I definitely agree with you on this matter. Please tell your team to move ahead as per
discussed in this meeting.
Designer: I will. Thank you for your insight.
Interview 2
According to study, the second meeting is required to be held between the project manager and
the client. This meeting has also taken place through the aid of Skype whose proceedings have
been listed as follows:
Project manager: Good morning. I am glad you called for a meeting for discussing further the
advertising project of The Bold Frame.
Client:Yes. I was very keen to know how far the preparation for the advertisement project has
been going.
Project manager: Although we have faced a few minor complications, the rest of the project has
been carrying along pretty well. However, I would like to discuss these few setbacks which we
have faced till now.
Client:Please tell me the areas of the problem.
Project manager: Well firstly, since the scope of the changed due to market analytics, therefore,
for making the quality content we always aim to give our clients, the time constraint seems to
create a bit of pressure at our end.
Client:Well this is indeed a very urgent project but your reason has value. Market analytics is
not something we can merely control. However, the deadline can be only being extended for a
few more days.
Project manager: Can the deadline be extended till the end of the week that is up to at least 15th
February at the least?
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Client:I think that might be possible. I will send you a confirmation mail within 2 hours.
However, you can move forward by keeping 15th as the ultimate goal.
Project manager: Thank you for adhering to our request.
Client:Of course, I want the best for my project.
Project manager: So we do. Now, we will deliver the product as promised without hampering
the quality or any other aspect of this advertising project.
Finalised tasks
Based on the above interview proceedings, the draft which had been prepared in task 2 can be
reframed to form a more precise draft document which would aid in successful completion of the
project.
Project overview
The main aim of this project is to create an innovative advertisement to spread information about
the products of the company known as The Bold Frame. As per the mission statement of the
company, a very product created has a touch of uniqueness and is presented at its finest.
Therefore, this advertisement required for this company needs to have its own essence of
uniqueness so that it can penetrate the competitive market. One of the most important aspects of
this advertisement project is that through it, the individuality of each and every product would be
thoroughly products highlighted. The difference between each frame with its technical quality
can be illustrated through the aid of this advertisement.
Project Scope
The scope of a project determines its path towards the future through which adequate assessment
can be made towards certain factors engaged in that particular project. Therefore, through the aid
of further assessment, it has been observed that this project can be added to highlight the
technical aspect of the craft which has been adopted by the company of The Bold Frame.
Deliverables included in scope
 Analysis of methods for engaging product differentiation
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