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BRIEF

A BRIEF is an essential document that serves as the starting point for the development of a campaign, project, or marketing strategy. This document, also known as a "briefing" or "summary," acts as a roadmap that guides everyone involved in executing the task, from the marketing team to the creatives and social media specialists.

The brief should contain key information such as campaign objectives, target audience, key messages, budget, timelines, overall strategy, and any relevant details about the brand or product. It may also include information about competitors, market trends, and consumer insights.

The importance of a good brief lies in its ability to align the entire team around a common goal and provide a clear vision of what is expected to be achieved. A comprehensive and well-structured brief helps prevent misunderstandings, reduces the likelihood of strategy deviations, and enables more effective campaign execution.

Furthermore, the brief can serve as a reference tool throughout the process, ensuring that the focus remains on the established objectives and that the campaign's success is evaluated based on the parameters defined in the initial brief.

In marketing and social media, a brief is an essential document that provides direction and clarity to the entire team involved in a project, facilitating effective planning and execution of strategies and campaigns and contributing to the overall success of marketing initiatives.



The Marketing Glossary is a compendium of all the most commonly used terminology in sales strategy. Many of the concepts listed here are used when implementing a CRM system or a digital sales funnel, no matter if they are legacy systems or an online CRM. See also our blog that deals with sales techniques, marketing and sales culture.

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