This course will concentrate on the roles and responsibilities of account planners in advertising. It will focus on how research uncovers consumer insights, and probe how these findings are applied throughout the process of developing marketing communications. The course addresses how account planners work with the creative and management teams to ensure that the voice of the consumer is a constant focus in the advertising process. The course replicates this experience in a brand’s lifespan, and provides a hands-on exposure to this multi-faceted career.Note: Advertising majors only.