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5.0 Controls

The purpose of ICF's marketing plan is to serve as a guide for the organization. The following areas will be monitored to gauge performance:

  • Revenue: monthly and annual.
  • Expenses: monthly and annual.
  • Repeat business.
  • Customer satisfaction.

5.1 Implementation Milestones

The following milestones identify the key marketing programs. It is important to accomplish each one on time, and on budget.


Milestones
Milestones
AdvertisingStart DateEnd DateBudget
Marketing plan completion1/1/20012/1/2001$0
Advertising campaign #11/1/20014/31/01$1,800
Advertising campaign #29/1/200112/31/2001$2,100
Total Advertising Budget $3,900
PRStart DateEnd DateBudget
Strategic alliance #11/1/20014/31/01$1,200
Strategic alliance campaign #29/1/200112/31/2001$1,800
Total PR Budget $3,000
Direct MarketingStart DateEnd DateBudget
Other $0
Other $0
Total Direct Marketing Budget $0
Web DevelopmentStart DateEnd DateBudget
Other $0
Other $0
Total Web Development Budget $0
OtherStart DateEnd DateBudget
Other $0
Other $0
Total Other Budget $0
Totals $6,900

5.2 Marketing Organization

Janet Sinemma will be responsible for all of the marketing activities that ICF will undertake.


5.3 Contingency Planning

Difficulties and risks:

  • Problems generating sufficient visibility.
  • An overly aggressive entry into the artsy market by the corporate giants.
  • Significant increases in costs for having to carry both VHS and DVD formats.

Worst case risks include:

  • Determining that the business cannot reach profitability.
  • Having to liquidate equipment to cover liabilities.
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