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Check out this ad that turned into an entire storyline for the firm that developed it and now has not only millions of views, but a following that waits for the next "episode" as if it were a TV series. Thousands have posted their comments, photos and shared the ad with other potential customers - the original in the series has hundreds of thousands "likes". Not bad for stuff in a can...
YouTube Video: "Dear Kitten"
OK, your turn. Conduct a web search for examples of firms that have successfully employed user generated content; there are lots of great ones to choose from. If they can do it, so can you! How would you employ user generated content to promote, brand, and sell the product you are using in your marketing plan? Is mommy blogging for you? Photo contests? How will you create the "buzz" you need to launch your product? Describe your user generated content plan and why you selected one type of content over another. How will you get your customers to participate? What's in it for them? Be specific and share at least one example of a firm that has used a similar strategy.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.