MKTG 1342 - Trade/Consumer Show Marketing
Marketing Management Part-time Studies Course
School of Business + Media
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Course Details
Trade and consumer shows require a surprising amount of creativity, planning and budget. There are many steps and moving parts that a planner must consider to fully leverage the marketing and resource investment in these types of events. This course examines how a trade/consumer show can be an effective marketing tool for businesses of all sizes. From the physical booth to staffing, this course covers how to position a trade or consumer show as an active marketing tool within a business' overall marketing strategy. A key component of this course will be the development of a major project involving the presentation of a strategic plan for a trade/consumer show.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$519.26 - $529.96 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Winter 2021
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 10117
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Tue Mar 23 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Donna Serviss
Course Outline
Cost
$529.96
Notes
- Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
CRN 22851
Duration
Sat Apr 10 - Sat May 15 6 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 10 - May 15 | Sat | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Donna Serviss
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$529.96
Notes
- Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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17 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 10:53 am (PST). Of these 17, 11 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 65929
Duration
Fri Jun 11 - Sun Jun 20 3 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 11 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Jun 12 - Jun 13 | Sat/Sun | 09:00 - 16:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Jun 18 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Jun 19 - Jun 20 | Sat/Sun | 09:00 - 16:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Fawn Mulcahy
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$519.26
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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23 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 10:53 am (PST). Of these 23, 16 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the role of trade or consumer shows as a promotional strategy and how these events play an important part of an overall integrated marketing communications plan
- Identify the process of researching, selecting, planning, budgeting and participating in trade or consumer shows
- Set measurable objectives and evaluate the results of participation
- Enhance both the financial and resource investment with public relations, social media and sponsorship elements
- Understand how integral booth staff are to trade or consumer show success
- Create impact and build appeal for an exhibit or show presence with principles of design
- Understand target audience behaviour at shows and how to best leverage
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018
Related Programs
MKTG 1342 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management
Part-time Certificate - Marketing Management - Event Marketing
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Associate Certificate - Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Winter 2021
Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Powerful Exhibit Mktg: The Complete Guide... | |
|---|---|
| Author | Siskind |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-47015-851-7 |
| Price | $24.50 |
| Choose One | |
| Powerful Exhibit Marketing | |
|---|---|
| Author | Siskind |
| Copyright | 2005 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-47083-469-5 |
| Price | $28.95 |
| Choose One | |
Spring/Summer 2021
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2021 offerings of this course.
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