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Media Planning Agency

Strategic budget allocation across all channels. Maximum reach, minimum waste.

Media Planning: The Right Channel, Audience and Moment — Before a Single Pound is Spent

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Countries covered for international media planning
72%
Of consumers interact across 3+ channels before converting (Aberdeen Group)
30–50%
Budget waste identified in unoptimised media plans (Nielsen)
3:1
Average incremental ROAS improvement from data-driven media mix vs. intuition-led

Media planning is the strategic discipline that determines where, when and how much to invest across channels before a single penny of budget is committed. The difference between a well-planned media schedule and an unplanned one is not a marginal efficiency gain — it is the difference between 30–50% budget waste and a campaign that compounds every pound invested. Our media planning methodology starts with the audience, builds from the funnel, and closes with a measurement framework that makes future plans sharper.

Step 1
Audience First
Define target segments by demographic, psychographic and behavioural data. Map each segment to channel reach profiles and identify where the audience over-indexes — ensuring every media investment reaches the right people.
Step 2
Channel Mix Strategy
Allocate budget by funnel stage — balancing reach media (TV, OOH) for awareness with precision media (search, social, email) for consideration and conversion. Prevent channel over-concentration and reach dilution.
Step 3
Optimisation & Measurement
Establish KPIs and attribution methodology before launch. Define test-and-learn budgets (typically 30%). Build media mix modelling infrastructure for future campaign cycles and compound improvement over time.

The two most common media planning errors are mirror images of each other: over-concentrating budget in one channel (high brand risk, single point of failure) and spreading too thin across channels (diluted frequency, no channel reaches effective threshold). The optimal plan concentrates 70% of budget on proven, high-performing channels while allocating 30% to structured testing — enough to gather statistically significant data without jeopardising the core campaign.

"Media planning is not about buying the cheapest reach — it is about buying the most valuable attention. The CPM that reaches the wrong person is the most expensive of all."

Media Planning Services

Strategy to buying to attribution — full coverage.

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Cross-Channel Media Strategy
Audience profiling, channel selection, funnel-stage mapping, budget allocation framework and campaign phasing across all media formats.
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TV & Broadcast Planning
GRP modelling, daypart strategy, regional vs. national mix, channel negotiation and pre/post-buy analysis for linear and connected TV.
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Digital Media Planning
Paid search, social, display, video and programmatic planning with reach deduplication and cross-device frequency management.
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OOH & Print Planning
Location selection, audience indexing, format mix (48-sheet/6-sheet/transit), print deadlines and OOH/digital synergy modelling.
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Media Buying & Negotiation
Rate card negotiation, added value extraction, package deals, bonus inventory and agency trading desk access for best-in-market rates.
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Media Mix Modelling & Attribution
MMM setup, historical data analysis, channel contribution modelling, scenario planning and optimisation recommendations for future cycles.
30%
Budget Efficiency Gain
#1
Cross-Channel Strategy
15+
Media Channels
Optimization Cycles
Insider Tip

The best media plan isn't the one with the most channels — it's the one with the right frequency. Research shows 3-5 exposures per week drives optimal recall. Below 3, you're invisible. Above 7, you're wasting money on diminishing returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is media planning?

Media planning is the process of identifying the optimal mix of media channels (TV, digital, OOH, print, radio) to deliver a campaign's objectives within budget. A media plan defines which channels to use, when to run, how much to invest in each, and how to measure performance — before a single penny of media budget is committed.

What is the difference between media planning and media buying?

Media planning is strategic — it defines where, when and how much to invest across channels based on audience data, campaign objectives and budget. Media buying is tactical — it executes the plan by negotiating and purchasing the agreed inventory at the best possible rates. Both disciplines are required for an effective campaign; the best outcomes come when they work as a seamless process.

What is reach and frequency in media planning?

Reach is the percentage of your target audience exposed to your message at least once during a campaign period. Frequency is the average number of times they see it. The balance between the two determines campaign effectiveness — too little reach means too few people see the message; too low frequency means it is not remembered. Research suggests 3–5 exposures per week drives optimal recall for most categories.

What is a GRP (Gross Rating Point)?

One GRP equals 1% of the target audience reached once. 100 GRPs could mean 50% of the audience reached twice, or 100% reached once — the same total weight distributed differently. GRPs are the standard planning currency for TV and radio, allowing planners to compare schedules across channels and time periods on a consistent basis.

What is media mix modelling (MMM)?

Media mix modelling is a statistical analysis of historical spend and sales data that quantifies the revenue contribution of each media channel. By isolating channel effects and controlling for external variables (seasonality, pricing, distribution), MMM identifies which media investments drive the most incremental revenue — enabling more precise budget allocation for future campaigns.

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