NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, LAHORE CAMPUS. INTERNSHIP REPORT ON ElixirAd Company Submitted to: -Mam. Saba Iqbal Submitted by: -Hadi Zahid Roll No: -LCM-3883 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SUPERVISORY NOTE It is hereby certified that the report has been thoroughly and carefully read and recommended to the Faculty of Management Sciences for acceptance of Final Internship Report by Mr. Hadi Zahid, Roll No. LCM-3883. Session (Sep 2019 20, to June 23,) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of National University of Modern Languages, Lahore. Mam. Saba Iqbal Name of Supervisor Signatre of Supervisor ___________________ ___________________ Name of Panel Member Signatur of Panel Member ___________________ ___________________ HOD Name Signature of HOD Date: ___________________ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to the entire faculty member of National University of Modern Languages and also to Management Science Department for providing me this wonderful opportunity and guidance throughout my Internship report. I am really thankful to the Head of the Company in ElixirAd organization, Mr. Raheel Ahmed and all the staffs, my seniors and colleagues for immense support and help with the completion of my Internship program. Without their support and guidance my internship wouldn’t have been successful. I would also like to thank Mrs. Saba Iqbal who accompained and guided me throughout this internship program. I would like to specially thank Sir. Jehanzaib for advising me and guiding me to complete the internship report. This internship did not only help me improve my personal skills but also help me develop my social skills, professional’s skills and technical skills. This project has been successfully completed with satisfaction and memorable experiences. I have gain theoretical plus practical knowledge by doing my internship in this organization and also it provided me with some idea to face the market place professionally. Mr. Raheel Ahmed, Head of the Company has been a great source of inspiration and motivated me throughout my internship. Hadi Zahid. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES, LAHORE CAMPUS. HEAD OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Subject: Internship report Respected Madam, It is to present you internship report which is executed at ElixirAd Company. As required by the university as a degree requirement for Bachelors of Business administration. This report has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines issued by the department. It is the result of my first professional experience. The report is practical application of whatever I have studied as a business graduate of National University of Modern Languages. In this report, I have covered the introduction of ElixirAd Company. Detail of my working and learning in the organization, impact of job on career in future. I feel that this experience would be of great help in future. I have put all the efforts to summarize my knowledge and experience in this report to make it comprehensive and to meet reader’s expectations. Yours Sincerely, Hadi Zahid. LCM-3883. BBA-VIII-B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To have practical exposure with the bookish knowledge is pre-requisites for the effective learning. The purpose for this practice is to see management principles, organizational politics, and workplace environment and to learn about the operations of the organization. To accomplish this purpose i selected the advertising sector and luckily I got a chance to have sixweek internship at ElixirAd Company. ElixirAd has the solid foundation. ElixirAd was founded in 2005 by a group of advertising professionals with a vision to provide innovative and impactful advertising solutions to businesses. From its humble beginnings as a small startup, the company steadily grew its client base and reputation for delivering successful campaigns. My area of internship relates to creativity and marketing department. This report contains introduction of company, marketing department, organizational profile of company, creativity department, advances department and department. This report includes the information regarding the performance of company. It also includes all details about operations of ElixirAd Company. Table of Contents SUPERVISORY NOTE ............................................................................................................... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................ LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL .................................................................................................... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... Chapter 1: INTRODUCTON...................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background: ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Mission: ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Vision: ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Core Values: ...................................................................................................................... 2 1.4.1 Creativity: ................................................................................................................... 2 1.4.2 Integrity: ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.4.3 Collaboration: ............................................................................................................. 2 1.4.4 Client-focused: ........................................................................................................... 2 1.4.5 Results-driven: ........................................................................................................... 2 1.4.6 Adaptability: ............................................................................................................... 2 1.4.7 Diversity and inclusion: ............................................................................................. 2 1.4.8 Professionalism: ......................................................................................................... 2 1.4.9 Social responsibility: .................................................................................................. 2 1.5 Organization Structure: ..................................................................................................... 3 1.6 Introduction of branch: ...................................................................................................... 4 1.7 Overview of the organization: ........................................................................................... 4 1.7.1 Brief History: .............................................................................................................. 4 1.7.2 Notable Awards: ......................................................................................................... 4 1.7.3 Business Volume: ....................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ................................................................................ 5 2.1 Event Planning: ................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Campaign: ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Integrated Marketing Campaign: ...................................................................................... 5 2.4 Competitive Market Research: .......................................................................................... 5 2.5 Consumer Attitude Research: ............................................................................................ 5 2.6 New Market Analysis: ....................................................................................................... 6 2.7 Corporate Identity Development/Campaign: .................................................................... 6 2.8 Outdoor Branding:............................................................................................................. 6 2.9 Social media promoting: ................................................................................................... 6 2.10 Email advertising: ........................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 3: DEPARTMENTS ..................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Business Development : .................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Creative: ............................................................................................................................ 7 3.3 Strategy and Planning: ...................................................................................................... 7 3.4 Media Planning and Buying: ............................................................................................. 7 3.5 Product and Operations: .................................................................................................... 7 3.6 Digital Marketing: ............................................................................................................. 7 3.7 Technology and IT: ........................................................................................................... 8 3.8 Data Analytics: .................................................................................................................. 8 3.9 Human coffers and Administration: .................................................................................. 8 Chapter 4: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE .................................................................................. 26 4.1 Week 1: ........................................................................................................................... 26 4.2 Week 2: ........................................................................................................................... 27 Adobe Photoshop: ............................................................................................................. 27 4.3 Week 3: ........................................................................................................................... 28 Adobe Illustrator: .............................................................................................................. 28 4.4 Week 4: ........................................................................................................................... 30 MS Excel: .......................................................................................................................... 30 4.5 Week 5: ........................................................................................................................... 31 MS Powerpoint:................................................................................................................. 31 4.6 Project Details: ................................................................................................................ 32 Chapter 5: ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................. 33 5.1 SWOT Analysis: ............................................................................................................. 33 5.1.1 Strengths: .................................................................................................................. 33 5.1.2 Weakness:................................................................................................................. 33 5.1.3 Opportunities: ........................................................................................................... 33 5.1.4 Threats: ..................................................................................................................... 34 5.2 Financial Statements analysis: ........................................................................................ 34 5.2.1 Break Even Analysis: ............................................................................................... 34 5.2.2 Income Statement: .................................................................................................... 35 5.2.3 Balance Sheet: .......................................................................................................... 37 5.2.4 Financial Ratios: ....................................................................................................... 39 Chapter 6: CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................... 41 6.1 Lessons/Observations: ..................................................................................................... 41 6.2 Recommendations: .......................................................................................................... 42 6.3 Conclusions: .................................................................................................................... 42 Evaluation Performa ................................................................................................................. 44 Internship Letter: ...................................................................................................................... 45 Chapter 1: INTRODUCTON ElixirAd Logo 1.1 Background: The announcement company was established with the purpose of furnishing comprehensive advertising results to businesses across colorful diligence. It combines creative moxie, strategic thinking, and technological invention to help guests effectively communicate their brand dispatches to target cult.. 1.2 Mission: With a platoon of professed professionals, the company has gained a character for delivering poignant and results- acquainted advertising juggernauts. The company's charge is to empower businesses to reach their full eventuality through compelling and targeted advertising strategies. By using slice- edge technologies and assiduity perceptivity, the company aims to produce innovative and engaging juggernauts that maximize brand exposure, drive client engagement, and eventually, induce palpable business growth for its guests. 1.3 Vision: The company envisions getting a leading force in the advertising assiduity, famed for its exceptional creativity, strategic approach, and measurable results. It strives to be the go- to mate for businesses seeking to make strong brand individualities, connect with their target cult, and achieve long- term success through effective advertising juggernauts. The company seeks to continuously evolve, acclimatize to arising trends, and push boundaries to stay ahead of the wind in the ever- changing advertising geography. 1|Page 1.4 Core Values: 1.4.1 Creativity: Encouraging and fostering innovative and original thinking to deliver unique and impactful advertising campaigns. 1.4.2 Integrity: Upholding ethical standards in all business practices, maintaining transparency, and building trust with clients and partners. 1.4.3 Collaboration: Promoting teamwork and cooperation among employees, departments, and clients to achieve collective success. 1.4.4 Client-focused: Prioritizing the needs and objectives of clients, understanding their target audience, and delivering effective solutions to meet their marketing goals. 1.4.5 Results-driven: Emphasizing measurable outcomes and striving for continuous improvement to deliver successful advertising campaigns that generate tangible results. 1.4.6 Adaptability: Being flexible and responsive to changes in the industry, market trends, and client requirements, while embracing new technologies and approaches. 1.4.7 Diversity and inclusion: Valuing and respecting individual differences, fostering a diverse workforce, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of the business. 1.4.8 Professionalism: Demonstrating professionalism in interactions with clients, partners, and colleagues, maintaining a high standard of work and ethical conduct. 1.4.9 Social responsibility: Recognizing the impact of advertising on society and the environment, promoting responsible advertising practices, and contributing to the betterment of communities. . 2|Page 1.5 Organization Structure: i) Executive Leadership Team: CEO/Managing Director: Responsible for overall strategic direction, decision-making, and company performance. CFO/Finance Director: Oversees financial operations, budgeting, and financial planning. CMO/Marketing Director: Leads marketing efforts, brand strategy, and client acquisition. COO/Operations Director: Manages day-to-day operations, workflow, and resource allocation. HR Director: Handles recruitment, talent management, and employee relations. ii) Departments and Functions: Creative Department: Comprised of creative directors, copywriters, graphic designers, and art directors responsible for developing compelling advertising concepts and visual assets. Media Planning and Buying: Develops media strategies, identifies target audiences, and handles media buying across various channels (e.g., TV, radio, digital). Digital Marketing: Focuses on online marketing channels, including search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and email marketing. Production and Operations: Manages the production process, including print, audio, video, and digital content production. Finance and Accounting: Handles financial transactions, budgeting, billing, and financial reporting. Human Resources: Manages recruitment, employee training and development, performance management, and HR policies. IT and Technology: Supports and maintains the company's technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network systems. iii) Teams and Reporting Structure: Each department typically consists of teams led by department heads or managers, responsible for specific functions within the department. Reporting lines may follow a hierarchical structure, with team members reporting to their respective managers, who in turn report to the executive leadership team. 3|Page 1.6 Introduction of branch: ElixirAd is the one of the best advertising company and also making social media posts in the Pakistan. ElixirAd is the advertising agency who planned, create and then place the advertisement. They generate and execute entire advertising campaigns. They are doing market research for business enterprises. They choose the necessary description or brands, design the package or labels on the package. They select the medium of advertisement. They prepare entertainment as well as social media post for advertisement. 1.7 Overview of the organization: ElixirAd is a renowned advertising company that has made significant strides since its inception. Here's a brief overview of its history, notable awards, and business volume: 1.7.1 Brief History: ElixirAd was founded in 2005 by a group of advertising professionals with a vision to provide innovative and impactful advertising solutions to businesses. From its humble beginnings as a small startup, the company steadily grew its client base and reputation for delivering successful campaigns. With a focus on creativity, strategic thinking, and client satisfaction, ElixirAd expanded its operations and established itself as a trusted partner in the advertising industry. 1.7.2 Notable Awards: Advertising Excellence Award: ElixirAd received this prestigious industry award in 2010 for its outstanding creativity and effectiveness in developing a highly successful advertising campaign for a global consumer brand. Digital Innovation Award: In 2015, ElixirAd was recognized for its cutting-edge digital advertising solutions, receiving the Digital Innovation Award for a groundbreaking interactive campaign that pushed the boundaries of user engagement. 1.7.3 Business Volume: Over the years, ElixirAd has experienced significant growth and expansion. Through its commitment to delivering results-driven advertising solutions, the company has attracted a diverse portfolio of clients from various industries, ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. ElixirAd's dedication to client success and its ability to create impactful campaigns have contributed to its increasing business volume, resulting in a steady rise in revenue and market presence. 4|Page Chapter 2: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ElixirAd Company is offering the following services: 2.1 Event Planning: Event planning refers to the process of organizing and coordinating various elements to create a successful event. It involves activities such as budgeting, venue selection, logistics management, scheduling, marketing, and ensuring a seamless execution of the event. 2.2 Campaign: In the context of marketing, a campaign refers to a series of coordinated marketing activities designed to achieve specific objectives. It involves planning and executing various marketing tactics, such as advertising, promotions, public relations, and social media, with a unified message and goal to reach a target audience. 2.3 Integrated Marketing Campaign: An integrated marketing campaign is a strategic approach that combines multiple marketing channels and tactics to deliver a consistent and unified message to the target audience. It involves coordinating various elements such as advertising, public relations, social media, direct marketing, and promotions to create a cohesive and effective marketing campaign. 2.4 Competitive Market Research: Competitive market research involves gathering and analyzing information about competitors operating in the same industry or market. It aims to understand their strategies, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, product offerings, and customer perception in order to gain a competitive advantage and make informed business decisions. 2.5 Consumer Attitude Research: Consumer attitude research focuses on understanding consumers' opinions, beliefs, preferences, and attitudes towards a product, service, or brand. It helps businesses gain insights into consumer behavior, motivations, and perceptions, which can be used to develop effective marketing strategies and improve products or services. 5|Page 2.6 New Market Analysis: New market analysis involves evaluating and studying a potential market that a business is considering entering. It includes researching and assessing market size, growth potential, customer demographics, competition, regulatory environment, and other factors to determine the viability and potential success of entering a new market. 2.7 Corporate Identity Development/Campaign: Corporate identity development refers to the process of creating a unique and consistent brand image and personality for a company. It involves developing a brand strategy, designing visual elements such as logo, colors, typography, and creating brand guidelines. A corporate identity campaign focuses on promoting and communicating the company's brand values, image, and identity to the target audience. 2.8 Outdoor Branding: Outdoor branding involves promoting a brand or product through various outdoor advertising mediums such as billboards, banners, transit advertisements, street furniture, and signage. It aims to create brand awareness and reach a wide audience in public spaces. 2.9 Social media promoting: Social media promotion is promoting through online platform or through a web based system channels such as Facebook, twitter, Linked In, Google, YouTube, Instagram etc. These could be a great platform that the clients could communicate with its target consumer. The products with information and promotion could be promoted and make announcement about any special offer. Similarly, Linked In is more of a professional B2B marketing platform and during start of my internship period; I also did some research in LinkedIn so that I could explore any opportunity in well-known business house. Thusly, internet promotion is by a wide edge the most typically used techniques of below the line marketing. 2.10 Email advertising: Email marketing sends related message and promotion to relevant target audience. Email marketing is somewhat related to push marketing as we would send promotional offers and advertising message directly to the user. Windmill Advantage also uses email to connect with its clients, potential vendors and other individuals. Various associations are exploiting a database through email publicizing. Various sites and accomplice areas are likewise using Email advancement to offer things. 6|Page Chapter 3: DEPARTMENTS 3.1 Business Development : This department focuses on acquiring new guests, erecting connections, relating business openings, and negotiating contracts. Account operation The account operation department is responsible for maintaining strong connections with being guests, understanding their requirements, and icing customer satisfaction. 3.2 Creative: The creative department consists of contrivers, copywriters, art directors, and creative directors who unite to develop compelling and visually appealing advertising accoutrements and juggernauts. 3.3 Strategy and Planning: This department is responsible for conducting request exploration, developing advertising strategies, relating target cult, and determining the most effective messaging and media channels for juggernauts. 3.4 Media Planning and Buying: The media planning department determines the stylish media channels( similar as television, radio, print, digital) to reach the target followership and allocates advertising budgets consequently. The media buying platoon also negotiates and purchases announcement space or airtime. 3.5 Product and Operations: The product and operations department coordinates the prosecution and delivery of advertising juggernauts, icing smooth workflow, effective design operation, and timely completion f deliverables. 3.6 Digital Marketing: The digital marketing department focuses on online advertising enterprise, including digital juggernauts, social media marketing, hunt machine optimization( SEO), and analytics. 7|Page 3.7 Technology and IT: The technology department handles the development and conservation of digital means, including websites, landing runners, and digital advertising accoutrements . They also give IT support to insure the smooth operation of the company's technology structure. 3.8 Data Analytics: The data analytics department collects and analyzes data to decide perceptivity, measure the effectiveness of advertising juggernauts, and optimize strategies for better results. 3.9 Human coffers and Administration: The HR and administration department manages reclamation, hand relations, training, and organizational development. They also handle general executive tasks and insure the smooth functioning of the company. Head of Strategy & Development Assistant Manager, Operation Seniors Executive, Operations Internee Executive Officer Executive Officer Executive Officer Figure 2: Micro Organization Structure 8|Page Chapter 4: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 4.1 Week 1: Exposure: I attend an exposure session where I admit an overview of the company's charge, values, culture, and programs. This may include donations by HR representatives, elderly leaders, or program fellow. Prolusions: I've the occasion to meet your administrator, platoon members, and other interns. They may introduce themselves and give an overview of their places and liabilities. • Onboarding: I was handed with necessary paperwork, similar as employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and law of conduct documents, which i need to review and subscribe. Workspace setup: I was assigned a workspace, similar as a office or a chamber, and handed with the necessary outfit, similar as a computer, phone, and access cards. IT labor force may help you in setting up your computer and software. Training Depending on the externship: I admit training on specific tools, software, or processes applicable to your part. This could include attending shops, donations, or online training modules. Job shadowing: I've the occasion to educated workers or your administrator to observe their work and gain a better understanding of the tasks and prospects in your part. Thing setting: I was bandy my pretensions and objects with my administrator. This helps align prospects and gives you a clear direction for your externship. Team meetings: I attend platoon meetings to learn about ongoing systems, forthcoming deadlines, and to familiarize yourself with the platoon's dynamics and communication channels. Company culture and values: I share in conditioning that promote company culture, similar as platoon- structure exercises, social events, or hand resource group meetings. Learning about coffers: I was introduced to colorful coffers available to you, similar as hand textbooks, intranet doors, training accoutrements , and support services. 26 | P a g e 4.2 Week 2: Adobe Photoshop: Basics: Open the Photoshop and i also explore the different panels, tools, and menus. Understanding the interface will make it easier for you to navigate and find the tools you need. Learn the Basics of Image Editing: Begin by understanding the core generalities of image editing, similar as cropping, resizing, and conforming brilliance/ discrepancy. I trial with these introductory functions to get a sense for how they affect images. Layers: Layers are core of Photoshop. I learn how to work with layers, including creating, duplicating, rearranging, and incorporating them. Understanding layers that allows for nondestructive editing, as you can make changes to specific rudiments without affecting the entire image. Selection Tools: Photoshop offers a variety of selection tools, similar as the Marquee, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools. Practice using these tools to elect and insulate specific corridor of an image for editing or manipulation. Understanding skirmishes: Skirmishes are essential for digital oil, retouching, and other cultural tasks. I trial with different encounter settings, sizes, and hardness to produce colorful goods. Mastering Adjustment Layers: Adjustment layers allow you to makenon-destructive edits to your images. Explore adaptation layers like Angles, situations, Hue/ Saturation, and Color Balance to modify the color, discrepancy, and overall look of your images. Pollutants and goods: Photoshop provides a wide range of pollutants and goods that can dramatically alter the appearance of your images. I trial with pollutants similar as Blur, Sharpen, and Distort to understand how they impact your images. Retouching and Healing Tools: Photoshop offers tools like the Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and Spot Healing Brush for retouching defects in images. Practice using these tools to remove mars, wrinkles, and unwanted objects. Text and Typography: I learn how to add and manipulate textbook in Photoshop. Explore different sources, sizes, and textbook goods to produce visually charming textbook overlays or design rudiments. 27 | P a g e Practice and Explore: The further i use Photoshop, the better i will become. I trial with different ways, follow tutorials, and challenge yourself with new systems to enhance your chops. 4.3 Week 3: Adobe Illustrator: Learn the Basics of Vector Graphics: Understand the conception of vector plates, which are grounded on fine equations and can be gauged to any size without losing quality. I learn how to produce introductory shapes like blocks, circles, and polygons using the shape tools. Master Pen Tool: The Pen tool is one of the most important tools in Illustrator. Practice using it to produce and manipulate anchor points, handles, and paths to produce precise and custommade shapes. Understanding the Pen tool will give me great control over your designs. Layers and Organization analogous: Photoshop, Illustrator uses layers to organize your artwork. Learn how to produce, rearrange, and manage layers to keep my designs organized and fluently editable. Understanding Paths and Anchor Points: Illustrator revolves around paths and anchor points. Learn how to manipulate and edit paths using tools like the Direct Selection tool, Convert Anchor Point tool, and the Pathfinder panel. 28 | P a g e Color and Tapes: Familiarize myself with the color options in Illustrator. Learn how to produce and edit tapes, apply slants, use the Eyedropper tool to test colors, and work with the Color panel to produce the asked color goods. Learning Typography: Illustrator offers important tools for creating and manipulating typography. Learn how to produce textbook objects, apply colorful textbook formatting options, and work with textbook styles and goods to enhance the designs. Working with Brushes: Illustrator provides a wide range of skirmishes for creating cultural strokes, patterns, and textures. trial with different encounter settings and explore the Brush panel to produce unique goods in your artwork. Using goods and Pollutants: Illustrator offers a variety of goods and pollutants that can enhance your designs. I learn how to apply goods like drop murk, blurs, and deformations to add depth and dimension to your artwork. Practice and Explore: Like any skill, practice is crucial to learning Illustrator. I trial with different ways, follow tutorials, and challenge myself with new systems to ameliorate my chops and discover new possibilities within the software. 29 | P a g e 4.4 Week 4: MS Excel: Familiarize yourself with the Interface: Opened the Excel also explore the different lists, tabs, and menus. Understanding the interface will help you navigate through the colorful features and functions. Understand Cells: References Cells are the structure blocks of Excel. Learn about cell references, similar as A1, B2,etc., and how they're used to relate to specific cells in formulas and computations. Basic Formulas and Functions: Excel offers a wide range of erected- in functions and formulas. Start with simple formulas like addition, deduction, addition, and division. also, explore more advanced functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP, and others that are generally used for data analysis. Formatting Cells: Excel provides colorful formatting options to customize the appearance of cells. Learn how to format figures, apply borders, change fountain styles and colors, and use tentative formatting to punctuate specific data grounded on criteria. Working with Worksheets: Excel workbooks can contain multiple worksheets. Learn how to add, brand, cancel, and navigate between worksheets. Practice organizing and managing data across multiple wastes. Sorting and Filtering: Excel allows you to sort and filter data grounded on specific criteria. Learn how to sort data in thrusting or descending order and how to apply pollutants to display specific subsets of data that meet certain conditions. PivotTables: PivotTables are important tools for data analysis and summarization. Learn how to produce PivotTables to snappily dissect large datasets, group data, and induce meaningful perceptivity. Maps and Graphs: Excel offers a variety of map types to visually represent your data. Learn how to produce and customize different map types like bar maps, line maps, pie maps, and more. Explore colorful formatting options to make your maps visually appealing and easy to understand. Data Validation: Excel allows you to set rules and restrictions on the data entered in cells. Learn how to use data confirmation to produce drop-down lists, specify data ranges, and apply data entry rules to insure data delicacy and thickness. 30 | P a g e Practice and Explore: The further you work with Excel, the more comfortable you will come. Practice using different functions and features, explore online tutorials and coffers, and challenge yourself with real- life data analysis tasks to ameliorate your chops. 4.5 Week 5: MS Powerpoint: Familiarize yourself with the Interface: Open PowerPoint and I also explore the different lists, tabs, and menus. Understanding the interface will help you navigate through the colorful features and options. Slide Layouts: PowerPoint offerspre-designed slide layouts that give a structure for your content. Learn how to elect and customize different slide layouts to organize your donation effectively. Adding and Formatting Text: Learn how to add textbook boxes to your slides and format the textbook within them. Practice using different fountain styles, sizes, colors, and alignments to make your textbook visually appealing and easy to read. Fitting Images and Media: PowerPoint allows you to fit images, vids, and audio lines into your slides. Learn how to add and format these media rudiments to enhance the visual impact of your donation. Using Themes and Templates: PowerPoint provides erected- in themes and templates that offer a cohesive visual style for your donation. Explore different themes and templates, and learn how to customize them to match your asked look and feel. Slide Transitions and robustness: PowerPoint offers a range of slide transition goods and robustness to add movement and visual interest to your donation. Exercise applying transitions between slides and amping textbook or objects to produce dynamic and engaging donations. Working with Maps and Graphs: PowerPoint includes tools for creating maps and graphs to visually represent data. Learn how to fit, customize and update maps and graphs within your slides. Slide Master: The Slide Master point allows me to define the overall design and formatting of your donation. I learn how to modify the Slide Master to apply harmonious styles, sources, and backgrounds to all slides. 31 | P a g e Presenting and Navigating: Understand how to navigate through your donation during a live donation. Practice using features like presenter view, slide show mode, and slide transitions to deliver your donation easily. Practice and Rehearse: The further you work with PowerPoint, the more comfortable and complete you will come. Exercise creating different types of donations, trial with colorful features and ways, and rehearse your donations to ameliorate your chops and delivery. 4.6 Project Details: Working as an intern in the association I was given with some diurnal routine workshop and also with some special task assigned which was solely handled by me. Diurnal tasks were to oversee the ongoing juggernauts; activations being conducted by the brands worldwide and how the brands are taking part in backing program. I was also assigned to develop a plan for a Magical Night Event. I was also given task to prepare a deliverables donation for the guests with proper applicable crusade and activations. So, I made a donation for our guests similar as Occasions, One Step result, Glamour, Peri Peri, with different affiliated juggernauts to be carried out as per the request of our guests. 32 | P a g e Chapter 5: ANALYSIS 5.1 SWOT Analysis: 5.1.1 Strengths: Endured and Creative platoon: The ElixirAd Company have a platoon of educated professionals who retain strong creative chops and moxie in colorful advertising mediums. This can enable them to develop unique and compelling advertising juggernauts for their guests. Strong Network and connections: The company have established strong connections with crucial stakeholders in the advertising assiduity, including media outlets, product houses, and influencers. Diverse Portfolio: The ElixirAd Company may have a different portfolio of successful advertising juggernauts across different diligence and sectors. Knowledge of Original requests: Being grounded in Pakistan, the company probably has a deep understanding of the original request dynamics, consumer preferences, and artistic nuances. 5.1.2 Weakness: Limited coffers: The ElixirAd Company may face limitations in terms of fiscal coffers, structure, or technology. This can affect their capability to contend with larger and more well- established agencies, potentially performing in smaller openings or confined capabilities. Violent Competition: The advertising assiduity in Pakistan is largely competitive, with multitudinous agencies fighting for guests and systems. This violent competition can make it challenging for the company to separate itself and win new business. 5.1.3 Opportunities: Openings of growing Digital Advertising Market: With the adding penetration of the internet and mobile bias in Pakistan, there's a significant occasion for the announcement company to valve into the growing digital advertising request. They can offer digital marketing services, including social media juggernauts, search machine marketing, and content marketing, to feed to the evolving requirements of businesses. 33 | P a g e Emerging diligence: Pakistan is passing growth in colorful diligence similar as ecommerce, technology, and startups. These arising sectors present openings for the announcement company to work with innovative companies that bear branding and marketing support. Pitfalls profitable and Political Insecurity: The Company may face challenges due to profitable volatility or political insecurity in Pakistan. Uncertain profitable conditions can lead to reduced advertising budgets and a conservative approach by businesses, impacting the demand for advertising services. Changing Consumer Behavior Rapid changes in consumer geste 5.1.4 Threats: Customer preferences: Preferences can pose a trouble to the ElixirAd Company. They need to stay streamlined with the rearmost trends and technologies to insure their juggernauts remain applicable and effective. Global Challengers: The announcement company may face competition from transnational advertising agencies operating in Pakistan. These global players may have lesser coffers, expansive networks, and established reports, making it harder for the original company to secure prominent guests or systems. 5.2 Financial Statements analysis: 5.2.1 Break Even Analysis: Break-even Analysis Monthly Revenue Break-even $19,308 Assumptions: Average Percent Variable Cost 0% Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost $19,308 34 | P a g e 5.2.2 Income Statement: Sales $225,830 $370,000 $530,000 Direct Cost of Sales $0 $0 $0 Other Production Expenses $0 $0 $0 Total Cost of Sales $0 $0 $0 Gross Margin $225,830 $370,000 $530,000 Gross Margin % 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Payroll $142,000 $181,000 $202,000 Sales and Marketing and $48,000 $60,000 $80,000 Depreciation $0 $0 $0 Leased Equipment $0 $0 $0 Utilities $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 Expenses Other Expenses 35 | P a g e Insurance $0 $0 $0 Rent $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 Payroll Taxes $21,300 $27,150 $30,300 Other $0 $0 $0 Total Operating Expenses $231,700 $288,550 $332,700 Profit Before Interest and Taxes ($5,870) $81,450 $197,300 EBITDA ($5,870) $81,450 $197,300 Interest Expense $8,916 $6,999 $4,999 Taxes Incurred $0 $22,335 $57,690 Net Profit ($14,786) $52,115 $134,611 Net Profit/Sales -6.55% 14.09% 25.40% 36 | P a g e 5.2.3 Balance Sheet: Assets Current Assets Cash $84,206 $90,856 $178,446 Accounts Receivable $44,688 $73,216 $104,877 Other Current Assets $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Total Current Assets $138,894 $174,072 $293,323 Long-term Assets $0 $0 $0 Accumulated Depreciation $0 $0 $0 Total Long-term Assets $0 $0 $0 Total Assets $138,894 $174,072 $293,323 Long-term Assets 37 | P a g e Liabilities and Capital Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Accounts Payable $8,184 $11,251 $15,895 Current Borrowing $0 $0 $0 Other Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Subtotal Current Liabilities $8,184 $11,251 $15,895 Long-term Liabilities $79,996 $59,992 $39,988 Total Liabilities $88,180 $71,243 $55,883 Paid-in Capital $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Retained Earnings ($34,500) ($49,286) $2,829 Earnings ($14,786) $52,115 $134,611 Total Capital $50,714 $102,829 $237,440 Total Liabilities and Capital $138,894 $174,072 $293,323 Net Worth $50,714 $102,829 $237,440 Current Liabilities 38 | P a g e 5.2.4 Financial Ratios: Main Ratios Current 16.97 15.47 18.45 1.67 Quick 16.97 15.47 18.45 1.39 Total Debt to Total Assets 63.49% 40.93% 19.05% 55.90% Pre-tax Return on Net Worth -29.16% 72.40% 80.99% 5.70% Pre-tax Return on Assets -10.65% 42.77% 65.56% 12.80% Additional Ratios Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Net Profit Margin -6.55% 14.09% 25.40% n.a Return on Equity -29.16% 50.68% 56.69% n.a Accounts Receivable Turnover 3.79 3.79 3.79 n.a Collection Days 56 78 82 n.a Accounts Payable Turnover 12.05 12.17 12.17 n.a Activity Ratios 39 | P a g e Payment Days 27 26 26 n.a Total Asset Turnover 1.63 2.13 1.81 n.a Debt to Net Worth 1.74 0.69 0.24 n.a Current Liab. to Liab. 0.09 0.16 0.28 n.a Net Working Capital $130,710 $162,821 $277,428 n.a Interest Coverage -0.66 11.64 39.47 n.a Assets to Sales 0.62 0.47 0.55 n.a Current Debt/Total Assets 6% 6% 5% n.a Acid Test 11.51 8.96 11.86 n.a Sales/Net Worth 4.45 3.60 2.23 n.a Debt Ratios Liquidity Ratios Additional Ratios 40 | P a g e Chapter 6: CONCLUSIONS 6.1 Lessons/Observations: Through this internship experience I can surely say that it'll come veritably much come in use in my future professional trials. I've learnt to overcome my fear of working in an alien terrain and doing effects without actually counting on anyone. I also noticed and took note about my weakness similar as being immediate and discipline in my workshop, and now I'm a better person regarding this aspect as I've gradationally bettered myself. Other weakness that I noticed about myself was that I was weak in organizing time to my workshop and that aspect also has surely bettered. I've learnt that fastening on your weakness and approving them as your weakness can actually help you to transfigure them into you strength as well. Not only my sins but I also got to feel my strength like, communication, managing client relationship, putting forward my ideas, and allocation workshop. Working as an intern in ElixirAd, not only I've developed my practical knowledge necessary for my professional career I've also developed good public relation with some professionals in the commercial request. Though I've been just working as an intern in the association, the internal platoon has handed me with colorful knowledge and occasion which would enhance me on my professional development. I've been suitable to fete some legal and ethical principles that this association works on. I believe that I've also been suitable to compose and present effective oral forms of communication which would have a great impact in my professional career in the near future. An association ca n’t perform well without platoon trouble and leadership, working in ElixirAd, I've been suitable to develop my chops to work in groups, work under pressure and acclimatize to the working terrain of different professionals. This gave me brief knowledge about how workers in an association work as per their diurnal exertion. To enhance my knowledge and indicate my theoretical knowledge into practical working style This externship occasion was a great platform for me to indicate my theoretical knowledge that I've been learning throughout my undergraduate program to my practical practice. This externship program is a literacy phase for me, where I can try to learn numerous effects from my seniors and other staff members and trial to apply my theoretical knowledge on the ground. I set up this externship program a veritably useful and a great occasion to apply my affiliated proposition knowledge into the practical working style. To study about the marketing practice of the company . 41 | P a g e This Cooperative program gave me chance to learn about the marketing practice of the company. They all have some working ethics and programs that the company works and follow consequently. The company tries to give their guests with possible applicable marketing strategies that would be applicable to the brands. Comparison of practical literacy VS proposition This externship experience handed lots of sapience on how an organizational structure functions and how important trouble actually goes into making all the organizational pretensions, operations, and vision come true. Whilst, sinking in the theoretical corridor of these workshop in our university, we do n’t get the factual gist of how much hard workshop goes into each and every small detail that goes in the process of marketing. We only learn that creative marketing should be does in order to produce brand image and exposure, but we do n’t get to know that it requires physically laborious workshop to do request exploration, pitching so numerous ideas for creative content and it might be that all of those ideas can be rejected and you have to start from the scrape, it might also be that when you put your content out there people might not actually like your content and it's so easy to offend and spark review currently. So being redundant careful on your accoutrements that you put out to the world is also veritably critical. 6.2 Recommendations: 1. The company provides a veritably unique installation that's infrequently seen on the request as of now, but also with its state of the art installations there are some downsides that could be bettered in this new adventure, they could be . 2. Hire workers who can speak fluent English, because proper communication is needed and also proper content display in digital and non- digital platforms is needed in order for the transnational guests to notice you and be apprehensive about your brand. 3. Assign a proper administrator to the intern platoon, so that proper allocation of work is done and the work can be performed efficiently and the results will show. 6.3 Conclusions: In conclusion, this particular experience helped me use my capability and creativity to bring further advancements in the company. I also got to realize numerous of my sins in professionalism, which will help me do better in similar aspects in my future trials, along with my weakness I also got a taste of what my capacities and lead up to, which brought bring further of curiousness of what further I can do, which is always a positive thing to look up for. I learned so numerous effects in this company, like communication with our guests, 42 | P a g e professionalism, public speakingetc. That I'll ever cherish and surely use these knowledge in my future professional as well as particular life as well. In my opinion I feel that this experience is veritably necessary for any pupil to get the taste of what's to come in near future and how they can ameliorate and also manage their own business some days. I've been guided by numerous professional personalities through this internship period, through whom I learnt numerous precious knowledge, discipline and professionalism which will for sure come in handy my the unborn trials. 43 | P a g e National University of Modern Languages Faculty of Management Sciences Evaluation Performa Name of Intern: Hadi Zahid This internship started on (date) 1st January 2023 and was completed on (date) 28th February 2023 at ……………………………… Evaluation of personal/professional qualities of intern observed during the internship. Select one evaluation level for each area by marking “X” under that level that represents the intern’s performance. Excellent Good Average Poor Does not apply Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks X Decision making; judgment; setting priorities Persistence to complete tasks X X Reliability and dependability X Enthusiasm for the experience X Attention to accuracy and details X Willingness to ask for and use guidance X Ability to cope in stressful situation X Ability to organize, classify, and deliver information effectively Ability to plan with and work cooperatively with others Professionalism; demonstrated interest in the issue, policies and organizations related to the field X X X Signature of concerned officials and date of evaluation: _______________________ 44 | P a g e Internship Letter: 45 | P a g e