Free Template

Social Media Campaign Planner

Plan social media campaigns from creative brief to post-launch analysis with timelines, content checklists, platform strategies, and KPI tracking.

What's included

Campaign brief template with goals and audience
Content creation checklist by platform
Timeline with pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases
Platform-specific content adaptation notes
KPI tracking dashboard template
Post-campaign review framework

Template breakdown

1

Campaign Brief

Define your campaign's foundation: the objective, target audience, key message, offer or CTA, and success metrics. A clear brief prevents scope creep and keeps everyone aligned.

Fields

Campaign NameObjectiveTarget AudienceKey MessageOffer/CTABudgetTimeline
2

Content Plan by Platform

Map out exactly what content you'll create for each platform. Each platform needs adapted content — not identical posts. Define the format, copy angle, and creative assets needed per platform.

Fields

PlatformFormatCopy AngleVisual AssetsHashtagsPublish Date
3

Campaign Timeline

Break your campaign into three phases: pre-launch (teaser content, audience warming), launch (main content push, engagement blitz), and post-launch (follow-up, UGC, results sharing). Assign dates and owners to each task.

Fields

PhaseTaskOwnerDue DateStatus
4

KPI Tracking

Define your key performance indicators before launch so you know what to measure. Track daily or weekly during the campaign, then do a final analysis after it ends.

Fields

MetricTargetDay 1Day 3Day 7Finalvs Target
5

Post-Campaign Review

After the campaign ends, document what worked, what didn't, and what to do differently next time. This review becomes your playbook for future campaigns.

Fields

What WorkedWhat Didn'tSurprisesKey LearningsNext Steps

How to use this template

1

Fill in the campaign brief

Start with your objective and work backwards. Define who you're targeting, what you want them to do, and how you'll measure success.

2

Plan content per platform

For each platform, decide the format and creative angle. Don't copy-paste — adapt the message for each audience and format.

3

Build your timeline

Set concrete dates for content creation, review/approval, and publishing. Use ScheduleWave to schedule everything in advance.

4

Track and review

Monitor KPIs during the campaign. After it ends, complete the review section to capture learnings for next time.

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