COM234 Media Account Management (8)

The focus of this subject is on developing account management presentation strategies, and the execution of those strategies. Personal selling strategies and techniques are applied in authentic media selling and promotions situations and settings, including radio. The importance of maintaining the client relationship beyond the sale is also examined.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Assumed Knowledge

COM233

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to understand and differentiate the core roles and functions of account management personnel in communication based organisations;
  • be able to prepare, deliver and review a client presentation;
  • be able to plan and complete an individual work schedule for a client presentation;
  • be able to recognise and evaluate the core elements of an effective client presentation; and
  • be able to identify strategies for maintaining client relationships.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Developing a presentation strategy
  • Presentation planning
  • Establishing account management teams
  • Account management personnel: radio, agency and direct selling roles
  • Closing the sale and building the partnership
  • Evaluation: determining client relationship effectiveness

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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