Assignment Content

1. Competency
   Compare and contrast new social media marketing trends with more traditional forms of advertising.

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   *Format in APA and don’t forget to cite your sources.*

   Instructions
   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.
     In a minimum of 3 pages, please do the following:
   • 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.