Problem that can be solved by communication.
Target audience and key insights into their attitudes and behavior.
Brand position and other branding decisions, such as personality and image.
Communication objectives that specify the desired response to the message by the target audience.
Proposition or selling idea that will motivate the target to respond.
Media considerations about where and when the message should be delivered.
Creative direction that provides suggestions on how to stimulate the desired consumer response. These aren’t creative ideas but may touch on such execution or stylistic direction as the ad’s tone of voice.