Strategic Planning

Marketing Plan

Definition

A full document that spells out your marketing goals, who you’re trying to reach, and the specific actions you’ll take to get there.

Why it matters

Most marketing plans are shelf-ware. A plan only works if it answers what do we do on Tuesday at 9 AM.

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