This document provides an introduction and overview of social marketing planning for behavior change. It discusses key concepts in social marketing including the benefits of adopting a social marketing approach, challenges, and how meaningful impact takes time. It outlines the key components of a social marketing plan including conducting a situation analysis through environmental scans, SWOT analysis, market segmentation, identifying target audiences and influencers. It also discusses setting objectives using the SMART framework, conducting social marketing research, branding, positioning using the 4 P's of marketing framework covering product, price, place and promotion. The document emphasizes that social marketing requires a strategic long-term approach to effectively change behaviors.