{"id":8482,"date":"2024-09-26T13:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T13:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=8482"},"modified":"2025-04-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T00:00:00","slug":"marketing-campaign-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/marketing-campaign-management\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Step Guide to Marketing Campaign Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don\u2019t we all have the actual brand in mind when we hear slogans like \u201c<em>Just do it<\/em>\u201d, \u201c<em>I\u2019m lovin\u2019 it<\/em>\u201d, or \u201c<em>You\u2019re not you when you\u2019re hungry<\/em>\u201d? (Nike, McDonald\u2019s, and Snickers respectively)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could definitely say that your marketing campaign has nailed it when people start using catchphrases from your ad in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, getting to that kind of success isn\u2019t a walk in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, marketing campaigns are demanding \u2014 you need a strong management strategy and steady nerves to navigate trends, consumer behavior, and different media options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/plaky-for-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing project management tool<\/a> and guide, running campaigns becomes far less complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a look at our 7-step guide and use it to launch your next marketing campaign with confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Marketing campaign management - cover\" class=\"wp-image-12584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marketing-campaign-management-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-marketing-campaign-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is marketing campaign management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing campaign management is the process of organizing marketing activities to achieve a specific goal, usually to engage with existing customers or acquire new ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the marketing activities, from planning to launching a campaign, often share the same idea or theme, as the campaign goal is to create a consistent marketing message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may view the marketing campaign as telling a unique story intended to resonate with a specific target audience. Any successful marketing campaign is based on a profound understanding of the interests of your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, campaign management is the people and processes behind that story. It applies to all team members, stakeholders, and strategic activities involved in the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation phases of the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-does-a-marketing-campaign-manager-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a marketing campaign manager do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a marketing manager, it\u2019s your job to make sure that the campaign runs smoothly throughout all campaign phases \u2014 from initiation to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/post-implementation-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post-implementation review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of what marketing managers do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather their marketing team, establish cooperation with other departments, and connect key stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorm ideas, define goals and objectives, set deadlines, and manage resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delegate tasks, provide feedback, and take part in preparing ads and social media posts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track key metrics and report results on the effectiveness of the campaign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Need a reliable marketing campaign PM tool?            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Easily organize your marketing campaigns with Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/plaky-for-marketing\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-7-step-guide-to-nailing-marketing-campaign-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A 7-step guide to nailing marketing campaign management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The marketing campaign management process is a large-scale undertaking. To help you with your next campaign, we\u2019ve broken the process down into 7 key steps you should follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-set-a-clear-goal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Set a clear goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A good marketing campaign must have a clear purpose. <\/strong>Knowing exactly what you want to achieve will pave the way for a successful campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you define your goals, take the following factors into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The data you\u2019ve collected from past campaigns,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stakeholders\u2019 input,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major competitors\u2019 marketing activities, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company\u2019s business priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you sift through all these factors, you can define your goals more precisely. Do this by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/smart-goals-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S.M.A.R.T. goals<\/a> criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specific,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attainable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time-based.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By applying these criteria, you get a clear direction on how to define your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, do you want to increase web traffic? That goal is not precise enough. So, be specific \u2014 e.g., try to increase your website traffic by 30% in the next 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1308\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them.png\" alt=\"SMART goals board shown in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them.png 1308w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outline-S.M.A.R.T.-goals-transparently-by-labeling-them-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create transparent S.M.A.R.T. goals in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set campaign goals in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-identify-your-target-audience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Identify your target audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each effective marketing campaign turned out that way because it resonated well with its target audience. And as a marketer, it\u2019s your responsibility to <strong>analyze the target audience and understand their pain points and interests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid wasting money, time, and effort on a failed campaign, detailed audience segmentation is key. You can perform it by gathering basic information about your audience, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Race,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marital status,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupation,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income level, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Market research is done best when you include practices like surveys, interviews, and social listening. After you define your target audience\u2019s biggest problems and desires in relation to your product or service, you\u2019ll know what messages to communicate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to explore what platforms they use the most and the type of content they consume. When you understand the kind of lifestyle they lead, you\u2019ll find a way to influence their purchasing behavior and their decision-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-specify-metrics-for-measuring-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Specify metrics for measuring success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hardly know if your campaign brings results if you don\u2019t include<strong> analytics and metrics to assess whether you are meeting your goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment your campaign comes to the fore, your focus should be on relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click-through rate (CTR)<\/strong> \u2014&nbsp; Refers to the number of clicks your ads or pages get compared to the number of times they are shown to people.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organic traffic<\/strong> \u2014 Shows the number of people visiting your website via unpaid sources, i.e., free\/organic traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backlinks<\/strong> \u2014 Refers to the situations when one website links its article to another source or website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impressions<\/strong> \u2014 Used to count the number of times an ad, digital content, or social media post was displayed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique page visitors<\/strong> \u2014 Indicates the actual number of visitors to your website by counting each visitor only once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversion rate<\/strong> \u2014 Used to track the number of users who took a desired action, such as making a purchase, \u201cconverting\u201d to paid users, filling out a contact form, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bounce rate<\/strong> \u2014 Shows the number of users leaving your website after they see only one page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualified leads<\/strong> \u2014 Refers to the number of visitors recognized as being highly interested in buying your product(s) or moving from a free trial user to a paying user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track campaign metrics in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on relevant metrics so that you can make the necessary adjustments to campaign activities on time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tracking-results-with-Plaky-Numbers-field.png\" alt=\"Tracking campaign results in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tracking-results-with-Plaky-Numbers-field.png 629w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tracking-results-with-Plaky-Numbers-field-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tracking-results-with-Plaky-Numbers-field-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organize key campaign results in boards and groups in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key performance indicators are crucial performance metrics used in different business areas. If you want to find out more about project KPIs, have a look at the following article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/kpi-project-management\/\">30 Most Important Project KPIs (+How to Track Them)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-define-resources-and-budget\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Define resources and budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When identifying campaign resources, there are several things to consider \u2014 like<strong> people, things, and money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good starting point would be to use historical data \u2014 data from previous paid campaigns \u2014 as it can give you a considerable insight into the resource requirements for your new campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, try to list all campaign deliverables (e.g., publications, news articles, social media posts) along with the resources you\u2019ll need for each one (e.g., contractors, content creators, funds for influencers).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1135\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software.png\" alt=\"Resource allocation board shown in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software.png 1135w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Resource-allocation-in-Plaky-PM-software-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1135px) 100vw, 1135px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use Plaky to carefully allocate resources across campaign tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have all the resources on your list, it\u2019s time to prepare a proper budget plan. To do this, you can use some of the common <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-budgeting-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project budgeting methods<\/a> or track all budget-related information within a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management tool<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying on software is the most convenient choice \u2014 you can use common budgeting features to list costs transparently and categorize specific budget expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, when you have your budget plan and resources allocated, make sure you send them to your stakeholders and relevant departments for their go-ahead.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Track all campaign costs in a separate budget board in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-8491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky.png 1125w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Plan-the-budget-for-your-campaign-in-Plaky-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track all campaign costs in a separate budget board in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan your campaign budget in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-pick-marketing-campaign-channels\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Pick marketing campaign channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing your audience will help you decide what channels to use<\/strong>. After all, if your target audience doesn\u2019t use emails, there\u2019s no point in running an email marketing campaign, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that you can use different marketing channels to reach different target audiences depending on where they are in your marketing funnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, high-quality SEO content can raise your brand awareness whereas webinars or case studies are ideal for educating customers who are in the consideration phase of the funnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The audience segmentation you conducted earlier is pure gold in this case. It can help you choose between digital platforms and traditional advertising channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can, as well, opt for a multichannel campaign and find an ideal mix of paid and organic channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular digital platforms among younger consumers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instagram,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TikTok, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>X.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These platforms have fueled the rise of a new, especially popular marketing trend \u2014 influencer marketing \u2014 where companies collaborate with influencers who have their armies of followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options include channels such as LinkedIn, email, and SEO-optimized content (blogs, ebooks, microsites). As a matter of fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/contentmarketinginstitute.com\/b2b-research\/b2b-content-marketing-trends-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">87% of B2B marketers<\/a> reported that content marketing helped them raise brand awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more traditional marketing, there are TV and radio ads as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/cold-calling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cold call campaigns<\/a>, which tend to appeal more to older audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1035\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags.png\" alt=\"Using custom tags in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags.png 1035w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-content-marketing-channels-with-Plaky-tags-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1035px) 100vw, 1035px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep marketing tasks organized and track all your marketing channels with Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manage your tasks in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-create-marketing-campaign-content\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Create marketing campaign content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we\u2019ve finally reached the most important step in marketing campaign governance. You are ready to gather a team and spend some time brainstorming and exploring the best channels and mediums that will touch your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, a good rule of thumb is to make the content personalized, engaging, and relevant to your customers. This means \u2014 <strong>speak the language of your audience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the organization part, try to publish content regularly and nourish a consistent and recognizable brand voice and visual identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve consistency, you can create a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/content-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content plan<\/a> using an all-purpose project management tool. This way, you\u2019ll make sure no deadline is missed and stay informed about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where you\u2019re at with each specific platform,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s been published and when, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who\u2019s responsible for each task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can organize your entire campaign management process flow by setting up a separate content board within a chosen tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, to save time on starting the board from scratch, have a go with a content calendar template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/content-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get our content calendar template<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit of using a premade template is that it gives you the foundation for your content calendar, and helps you get started with overall content organization. Of course, you can customize each part of the template according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1167\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content.png\" alt=\"Content calendar template in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content.png 1167w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Plaky-Content-Calendar-Template-to-organize-campaign-content-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use Plaky\u2019s content calendar template to organize campaign content<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another option is to organize content by platform and create a separate group for each of the marketing channels. This approach makes content organization straightforward and easier to manage. You\u2019ll quickly locate channel-related tasks, saving valuable time and streamlining communication within the content team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Organize-content-by-platforms-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Organize content by platform in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Organize-content-by-platforms-in-Plaky.png 798w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Organize-content-by-platforms-in-Plaky-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Organize-content-by-platforms-in-Plaky-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Organize-content-by-platforms-in-Plaky-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organize content by platform in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No ideas? No problem! If you ever run out of ideas for your social media content calendar, remember to check out an extensive list of great ideas in this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/social-media-content-calendar-ideas\/\">70 Social Media Content Calendar Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-monitor-the-campaign-workflow-and-analyze-the-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Monitor the campaign workflow and analyze the results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As soon as your marketing campaign is active, you can start monitoring every single detail.<\/strong> From tracking key metrics and collecting data to adjusting tactics as needed, it\u2019s all in the manager\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced marketing managers know how to save themselves a lot of time and headaches while tracking project performance \u2014 they use reliable marketing PM software for organized <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking advantage of key progress-tracking functions, such as statuses and timelines, you can keep an eye on your entire workflow \u2014 and any potential bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assigning-task-owners-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Assign task owners in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assigning-task-owners-in-Plaky.png 992w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assigning-task-owners-in-Plaky-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assigning-task-owners-in-Plaky-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assigning-task-owners-in-Plaky-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assigning task owners in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track campaign progress in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to analyzing the results, ask yourself the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Are the results something you\u2019ve expected?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Do they align with what you\u2019ve intended to achieve in the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/phases-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>initiation project phase<\/em><\/a><em>?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What can you do now to make the results better?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What conclusions can you draw for the next time?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to dive deeper into the specific data, e.g., how many website visits you\u2019ve gotten compared to the period before the campaign, or how many products you\u2019ve sold in the campaign month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember to keep track of the summary of the important data throughout the campaign. Using specific software for this purpose will simplify gathering data in real time.&nbsp;A feature, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s summary row<\/a>, which summarizes all this data within the table itself, could also prove handy, letting you instantly see just how close you are to your original goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-numbers-with-Plaky-Summary-Row.png\" alt=\"Summary row feature in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-numbers-with-Plaky-Summary-Row.png 752w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-numbers-with-Plaky-Summary-Row-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Track-numbers-with-Plaky-Summary-Row-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track key marketing campaign numbers with Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep tabs on all the activities taking place throughout your marketing campaigns with our daily marketing report template. Check it out in the post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/work-tools-and-templates\/daily-report-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18 Free Daily Report Templates to Stay On Target (Multiple Formats)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-marketing-campaign-management-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is marketing campaign management important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that an effective marketing campaign management process is not a cast-iron guarantee of campaign success. However, it can definitely contribute to better work organization and greatly impact a desired outcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, having a sound management strategy for your marketing campaign is important because it helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance cross-departmental cooperation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate communication among different teams and stakeholders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamline activities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce stress,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a clear overview of tasks, deadlines, and expenditures,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spot bottlenecks and address them in a timely manner, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain consistency in the messages your brand sends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Better yet, being mindful of your approach to marketing management will help you unlock the benefits of well-organized campaigns, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased sales of the marketed product or service,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising profit for your company,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead generation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth in new markets,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased product awareness, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger brand image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-2 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Top-notch marketing campaign management            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Need an effective PM tool to plan and execute your marketing campaign strategy? Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/plaky-for-marketing\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"common-types-of-marketing-campaigns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common types of marketing campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common marketing campaign types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broadcast marketing<\/strong> \u2014 recognized as a traditional marketing form for promotion (e.g., TV and radio),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email marketing<\/strong> \u2014 used as a form of direct marketing, allowing the creation of personalized content usually based on purchase history,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media campaign marketing<\/strong> \u2014 considered to be a modern type of marketing and used to raise brand awareness, reach wide audiences, and boost engagement (e.g., social media posts on popular platforms, paid ads, infographics, gifs, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content marketing<\/strong> \u2014 represents informative content that answers questions and offers practical tips (e.g., ebooks, articles, webinars, podcasts, etc.),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product marketing<\/strong> \u2014 used to raise product\/service awareness and highlight its benefits (e.g., product videos, product blog content, demos, customer stories),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search engine marketing<\/strong> \u2014 focused on promoting products\/services through search engines (e.g., PPC ads, SEO articles, and landing pages),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influencer marketing <\/strong>\u2014 based on endorsements and product\/service mentions given by popular influencers and mostly used to increase brand awareness and conversions (e.g., sponsored posts, product reviews, etc.), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video marketing <\/strong>\u2014 refers to the use of video content to promote a brand, product, or service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what they aim to achieve, marketing campaigns can also be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brand awareness campaigns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebranding campaigns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand launch campaigns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product launch campaigns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sales and profit campaigns, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer retention campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With a whole range of marketing campaign types, it can be tricky to choose the right one(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, bear in mind that the channel you opt for mainly depends on your target audience\u2019s preferences and the marketing goals you\u2019ve set for your campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"elevate-your-marketing-campaign-process-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elevate your marketing campaign process with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest challenge marketers face when running campaigns is how to organize every little detail of the campaign process. That said, it\u2019s not uncommon for them to struggle with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-time-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project time management<\/a> and budget organization too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, these are all matters that can be easily resolved with effective marketing project management software like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky can simplify the entire process by helping you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay organized,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see what makes Plaky your #1 choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"stay-organized\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay organized<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Plaky, staying organized even throughout complex marketing campaigns is entirely possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can dedicate an <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">item<\/a> to each task and organize them into sections. By adding <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom fields<\/a> to each item, e.g., status or date, you can add more structure to your data and make sure no information falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within each item, you can add other details too, such as links or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">files<\/a>, to keep all task-related data in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better yet, you can tag the team members or departments responsible for each task to increase accountability and ensure everyone knows what they should be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management.png\" alt=\"Project board shown in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-8496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management.png 1400w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management-1024x609.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-Plaky-project-management-software-for-efficient-marketing-campaign-management-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky helps you get a clear overview of all your marketing campaign tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Plaky, you can even track the progress of your tasks and see where each stands within 3 different views \u2014 Table, Kanban, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt view<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can easily keep track of all board changes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activity log<\/a> \u2014 a real-time record of all project activities. And if you need specific information about a task, just use the sort or filter option to get to it more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"save-your-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save your time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can use Plaky to create your whole <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/marketing-strategic-planning-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>marketing strategy plan<\/strong><\/a><strong> and break it into manageable phases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To kick things off and save time, rely on Plaky\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/strategy-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing strategy template<\/a> \u2014&nbsp; use it as the foundation \u2014 or inspiration \u2014 for your strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/strategy-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get our marketing strategy template<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The template will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch your campaigns faster,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with team members through discussions right in the item cards, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep all information in one place so that you don\u2019t waste time looking for important files, documents, or reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how Plaky helps marketing teams stay efficient and focused on their goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plaky-for-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Marketing Teams Use Plaky to Increase Efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"manage-your-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage your costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, with Plaky, <strong>there is no need to organize the entire campaign budget in another tool<\/strong>. Just use another board to keep all the numbers displayed transparently and prevent possible <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/cost-overrun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost overruns<\/a>. Also, using tags and statuses will give you an even clearer overview of the expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great perk here is that you don\u2019t even have to calculate costs manually, as Plaky gives you the option to do it automatically \u2014 the bottom summary row shows you the sum of all expenses. Convenient, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to scale and automate financial reporting even more, make use of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/manage-project-in-plaky\/organize-board\/conditional-coloring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conditional coloring<\/a> and get valuable insights into your spending across different aspects of your campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plaky Tutorial: Conditional Coloring\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xg2xfdlMhWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Start organizing marketing campaigns with ease. 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