Assignment task:
We have been looking at successful ad campaigns using social media. Let's apply this directly and see how this compares with older methods of advertising.
Choose a recent social media campaign, possibly one you interacted with. Below are some possible examples:
ALS #IceBucketChallenge
Always #LikeAGirl
Coca-Cola #ShareaCoke
IKEA bookbook video
McDonald's Super Bowl 2015
Taco Bell #OnlyInTheApp
Virgin America Boo videos
Then consider an older commercial, before social media was (as big) an influence. You can look at famous ads on YouTube.
- Provide an introduction with a summary of the ads you have chosen, and an explanation of what the stated intent behind the ads was.
- From there, look at what the ads actually say (like a beer ad might actually be demonstrating that women are sex objects).
- Describe how social media plays into the intent and the actual messages. What's different between the two you chose?
- What made the ads successful (or not successful)?
- What ideas and opinions do you have about the product or brand after reviewing the ads?
- What can we learn about how businesses use Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, etc. to communicate, network, broaden their customer base, and promote their products/services?
- Summarize your analysis.