Learn to design, manage, and execute effective social media campaigns with targeted objectives and performance analytics
Elevate your digital marketing prowess with an immersive specialization engineered to revolutionize your online brand. Your journey begins with Ana Marín’s foundational blueprint for high-impact campaigns, where you will learn to align sharp, targeted objectives with robust performance analytics to maximize ROI. Moving from strategy to style, Jennifer Hayashi introduces you to the mechanics of visual branding, teaching you the precise design principles and aesthetic frameworks needed to stop users mid-scroll. To ground these creative concepts in business reality, Sapphire Bates delivers a masterclass on entrepreneurial growth, focusing on deep audience research and hyper-targeted advertising strategies designed to scale a brand sustainably.
As you advance, Hana Jay Klokner unlocks the psychological drivers behind audience engagement, showing you how to craft compelling brand narratives that convert casual viewers into loyal advocates. Consistency is key in the digital space, and Tiago Henriques provides the toolkit for sustainable content creation, demonstrating how to build strategic, themed content calendars that keep your brand relevant without burnout. To foster deep-rooted loyalty, David Cuen breaks down the mechanics of community building, guiding you through interactive content techniques that turn followers into active, thriving digital ecosystems. Rounding out your specialization, Alejandra González pulls back the curtain on influencer marketing, giving you a step-by-step guide to executing high-yield creator collaborations and auditing their performance. By the end of this comprehensive program, you will possess a battle-tested framework for social media mastery, ready to scale your brand and dominate the digital landscape.
Who is this specialization for?
Ideal for aspiring social media strategists, entrepreneurs, brand managers, and digital marketers seeking to enhance online presence. Learn to design campaigns, create engaging content, and utilize influencer marketing to connect with audiences and elevate brand identity effectively.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required for this course. Basic necessities include a computer with internet access, familiarity with social media platforms, and a passion for creativity. Materials provided include downloadable resources, project examples, and design templates.
Content
- U1: Getting Inspired
- U2: Social Media Strategy: Design, Manage, and Launch Campaigns
- How They Did It
- SMART Objectives
- The Brief
- All About Your Client
- What You Need to Know About Social Media
- Mapping Your Messages and Touchpoints
- A Concept to Make You Memorable
- Ideas, Content and Platforms
- Storytelling
- Prototyping
- Before the Launch: Measuring Your Campaign
- Bonus: Where to Practice or Find Partners
- U3: Social Media Design: How to Stand Out Online
- Fundamentals of Design for Social Media
- Making the Most of the Tools Available
- What is a Social Media Playbook?
- Exploring the Brief
- Mood Board
- Colour, Graphics, and Typography
- Photography and Videography
- Mock-ups: Exploring the Design
- Finalizing the Toolkit
- Pitching Your Own Ideas
- Meaningful Collaborations
- U4: Launching a Business Successfully on Social Media
- Creating a Strong Idea
- Market Research
- Branding
- Choosing Your Social Media Platform
- Creating Content and Showing up Online
- Launch Strategies 1
- Launch Strategies 2
- Growing on Social Media
- Building a Community
- Instagram Myth Busting
- Ignore Hustle Culture and Prioritise Your Mental Health
- Your Next Steps after a Successful Launch
- U5: Social Media for Brands: Strategies to Stand Out Online
- U6: Content Creation: Sustainable Social Media Strategies
- U7: Social Media Strategy: Connect with Your Followers
- What Is Engagement?
- How I Have Approached Engagement in the Past
- General View
- Shared Interest
- Motivation
- Social Currency
- What Makes Content Sticky? 1
- What Makes Content Sticky? 2
- Rules: Right Side of the Brain
- Rules: Left Side of the Brain
- Why Do You Need Content Communities?
- Examples of Successful Use of UGC
- Engagement and UGC, a Practical Guide
- U8: Influencer Marketing: Create Social Media Campaigns
- What Does Influencer Marketing Really Mean?
- Getting to Know the Creator Economy Landscape
- Useful Lingo!
- Setting a Goal
- Identifying the Target Audience
- Choosing the Right Allies: Influencers and Third Parties
- Selecting the Right Platforms and Actions
- The 5-Step Plan
- Building a Killer Brief
- The Programming and Performance Results Template
- Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind
- Final project

