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Marketing Plan

You're short on time but must present a polished plan; this template is pre-written and fully editable in Excel. Swap copy, adjust channels, and tailor pricing or audience segments without rebuilding the structure. Saves hours on planning.

Editable sections for every campaign element

Swap copy, dates, channels easily

Works for retail and D2C launches

Keeps brand tone consistent across materials

You want clear timelines and task order; the template uses a Gantt chart to show when tasks start, end, and overlap. Visual bars make dependencies obvious so you avoid bottlenecks and missed steps. See the plan at a glance.

Visual bars for start and end

Shows task dependencies and overlaps

Helps sequence production and marketing tasks

Ideal for launch and seasonal plans

You need concrete actions, not ideas; the file includes 30+ pre-built marketing tasks covering email, social, sampling, retail outreach, and PR. Each action is ready to schedule and assign so nothing falls through the cracks. Use or edit as needed.

Email blast templates and sequences

Social post calendar and ideas

Retail pitch and demo checklist

Sampling events and expo tasks

You'll adjust dates as production or co-packer slots move; all start dates and durations are editable without breaking dependencies. Change a launch date and linked tasks shift automatically to keep logic intact. Flexible for real-world delays.

Drag dates without breaking logic

Adjust durations by task or phase

Reschedules linked tasks automatically

Tracks production and marketing alignment

You need to know execution status daily; the template shows percent complete, current vs overdue tasks, and visual progress bars. It flags tasks behind schedule so you can reassign or escalate quickly. Keeps execution visible.

Percent-complete for every task

Highlights overdue and at-risk tasks

Progress bars for weekly review

Filter by owner or task status

You've got partners, a co-packer, and a freelancer; assign tasks, set owners, and make dependencies explicit so nobody duplicates work. Clear assignments reduce email threads and missed handoffs. Everyone sees who does what.

Assign owners per task easily

Clear dependencies to reduce overlap

Shared file for unified team view

Use for co-packer and retailers

You're not an Excel pro and that's fine; color-coded cells, tooltips, and locked formulas make the file beginner-friendly. Edit fields, pick dates, and type notes-no formula editing needed. It's defintely easy to use.

Color-coded editable cells only

Locked formulas prevent accidental edits

Tooltips explain key inputs

Quick-start tab for new users

You must present to retailers or investors; export the plan to PDF or copy to Google Sheets for sharing. Print-friendly views and summary pages make meetings smooth and professional. Use the file in pitch or retail meetings.

PDF-ready summary pages included

Google Sheets-friendly export layout

Print page for executive reviews

Slide-ready summaries for meetings

You need a quick weekly readout; the template includes a current-week highlight and a completion guide showing next actions and blockers. Use it for Monday standups to focus the team on priorities. One glance tells you progress.

Current-week tasks highlighted automatically

Next actions and owner listed

Completion checklist per campaign phase

Use for weekly standups and updates