To document the campaign goals, target audience, KPIs, and creative direction.
SayPro Campaign Brief Template
Campaign Name:
(Enter the name of the campaign here)
Campaign ID/Reference Number (if applicable):
(Provide a reference number for tracking purposes)
1. Campaign Overview
- Campaign Objective:
(Briefly describe the main goal of the campaign. What are you trying to achieve? Examples: Increase brand awareness, generate leads, boost product sales, etc.) - Campaign Duration:
_(Start date) to (End date) - Campaign Type:
(Select one or more types: Awareness, Conversion, Engagement, Lead Generation, etc.)
2. Target Audience
- Primary Audience:
(Describe the main target audience. Include demographic details such as age, gender, income level, geographic location, etc.) - Secondary Audience (if applicable):
(Describe any secondary target groups. Consider behavioral, psychographic, or other defining characteristics.) - Audience Insights:
(What are the key characteristics, pain points, or motivations of the audience? Use data or past experience to support this.) - Persona(s):
(If available, include a link or brief overview of audience personas that represent your target demographic.)
3. Campaign Goals
- Primary Goal(s):
(Define the key goals of the campaign, i.e., what do you hope to achieve by the end of the campaign? Example: “Increase website traffic by 30%.”) - Secondary Goal(s):
(Include any additional objectives that would also benefit the overall campaign, such as gaining social media followers or improving customer engagement.)
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- KPIs to Measure Success:
(List the key metrics that will be tracked to measure the success of the campaign. Example KPIs could include:- Impressions
- Click-through rate (CTR)
- Conversion rate
- Cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Return on ad spend (ROAS)
- Leads generated
- Engagement rate)
- Benchmarks and Targets:
(Define the specific targets for each KPI. For example: “Achieve a CTR of 3%” or “Reduce CPA to $15.” These targets should be based on previous data or industry standards.)
5. Creative Direction
- Ad Copy:
(Outline the key messaging or themes for the ad copy. What tone should be used? Formal, informal, fun, authoritative?)- Example: “Highlight the product benefits in a customer-centric way.”
- Visuals and Design:
(Describe any specific visual elements, such as color schemes, imagery, logo placement, etc.)- Example: “Use bright colors that align with our brand identity. Include product images and a clear call-to-action button.”
- Call to Action (CTA):
(What action do you want the audience to take? Example: “Shop now,” “Learn more,” “Sign up for a demo”) - Tone and Voice:
(Define the tone of the messaging—should it be humorous, educational, persuasive, etc.?) - Ad Format:
(Specify the type of ad (e.g., static image, carousel, video, slideshow) and any specific formatting requirements for each platform.)
6. Advertising Platforms
- Platform(s) to Use:
(List the platforms where the campaign will run, such as: Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) - Ad Placements:
(Specify if there are any particular placements for the ads within each platform, like news feed, stories, search ads, etc.) - Budget Allocation by Platform:
(Outline how the campaign budget will be allocated across the platforms. For example: “60% of budget to Facebook, 30% to Google Ads, 10% to Instagram Stories.”)
7. Campaign Timeline
- Pre-Launch:
(Define tasks or milestones leading up to the campaign launch. Example: “Finalize ad copy by [date], approve creative assets by [date], etc.”) - Launch Date:
(The date when the campaign will go live.) - Mid-Campaign Review:
(If applicable, include dates for performance reviews or optimization efforts.) - End Date:
(Date when the campaign will conclude.) - Post-Campaign Review:
(Define the date when post-campaign analysis and reporting will take place.)
8. Budget Overview
- Total Campaign Budget:
(State the total amount allocated for the campaign.) - Budget Breakdown:
(Provide a detailed breakdown of how the budget is allocated, including:- Creative costs: (e.g., design, copywriting, video production)
- Ad spend: (e.g., amount for each platform)
- Additional costs: (e.g., influencer fees, licensing, tracking tools) _)
9. Success Criteria
- Desired Outcome:
(Define the ultimate success of the campaign. What does success look like in terms of business impact? For example: “Increase sales by 20%” or “Generate 1,000 new leads.”) - Post-Campaign Actions:
(Specify any follow-up actions required after the campaign ends. This could include email follow-ups, retargeting, lead nurturing, etc.)
10. Approval and Sign-Off
- Approved By:
(List the team members or stakeholders who need to approve the campaign brief.) - Approval Date:
(Include the date when the campaign brief was approved by all necessary parties.)
Notes & Additional Comments
(Use this section for any other important information that wasn’t covered elsewhere in the brief.)
Conclusion
The Campaign Brief Template serves as a comprehensive guide to ensuring all elements of a campaign are planned out and agreed upon before execution. By filling out this template, SayPro ensures that every campaign is aligned with business goals, well-targeted, creatively directed, and measured effectively against KPIs. This document helps streamline communication between teams, reduces ambiguity, and enhances the likelihood of a campaign’s success.
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