Learning Resources
Educational resources about the Advertising Media industry, to support MFA members and the wider community (students, lecturers).

THE MFA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about the media agency industry.
The MFA Guide is an essential learning resource for anyone wanting to understand the fundamentals of the media agency industry, suitable for those currently working at a media agency as well as the broader community (e.g. students, lecturers, media owners, advertisers).
Introduction and Set Up
Overview of the Media Communication Agency Industry
Industry Process
Understanding the media communication process from brief to post campaign evaluation.
Media Options
Understanding the media channel landscape including the roles of channels and how they work.
Media Options - Part 1
The role of: Screens (TV & Video), Out-of-Home, Cinema and Display (online).
Media Options - Part 2
The role of: Radio, Print, Social Media, Content/Sponsorships and Ambient.
Media Options - Part 3
The role of: Search and Programmatic.
Industry Research
Research in the Media Communication Agency industry - industry currencies, syndicated research and who does what.
Industry Roles
Roles in the Media Communication Agency industry - what people do
Award Case Studies
Case studies of winning campaigns from the MFA Awards.
MFA Glossary of Terms
Glossary of commonly used media communications industry terms