Abstract
The purpose of this study is to understand and identify the success factors of Communication for Development endeavors. By understanding the past efforts and studying the current methodologies used in the different phases of campaigns this study aims to conceptualize the most effective ways to generate Communication for Development products. Through the examination of foreign and local case studies in this research paper, it is anticipated to have a clear conceptualization of what makes some development campaigns succeed, in terms of message design and outreach rather than others. Meanwhile, through the expert interviews, this study aims to understand the process that marketing professionals take in order to design messages for Communication for Development. Finally, this paper strives to have a better understanding of how marketing professionals plan, design, execute and evaluate Communication for Development campaigns.
Department
Journalism & Mass Communication Department
Degree Name
MA in Journalism & Mass Communication
Graduation Date
6-1-2018
Submission Date
May 2018
First Advisor
Taher, Ahmed
Committee Member 1
El-Goully, Dr. Fatma
Committee Member 2
El-Gazzar, Dr. Nagwa
Extent
126 p.
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Rights
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Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Soliman, M.
(2018).Communication for development. Towards effective communication [Master's Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1352
MLA Citation
Soliman, Mona Ali. Communication for development. Towards effective communication. 2018. American University in Cairo, Master's Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1352