The key to marketing success is to merge a marketing plan with a measurement plan into a unified plan.

Key measurement elements of a marketing plan

The first step in developing or validating a marketing plan is ensuring the marketing department’s mission statement aligns with the corporate mission statement. This is where many marketing teams make their first mistake. If the two don’t align properly, then how can the marketing department effectively obtain corporate buy-in and ensure their marketing efforts are effective in helping the organization meet its overall goals?

Once the marketing department has validated its mission statement, it needs to define specific objectives. Then, it is time to merge these elements with a measurement plan that defines specific marketing tactics that can be planned, budgeted for, approved, executed and measured.