Messages from an Ad

Choose one of the following successful ad campaigns below:

  • ALS #IceBucketChallenge
  • Always #LikeAGirl
  • Coca-Cola #ShareaCoke
  • IKEA bookbook video
  • McDonald’s Super Bowl 2015
  • Taco Bell #OnlyInTheApp
  • Virgin America Boo videos

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

  • Provide a summary of the ad or include a screenshot, and explain what the intent behind the ad is.
  • From there, look at what the ad actually says.
    • Describe how social media plays into the intent and the actual message?
    • What made it successful (or not successful)?
    • What ideas and opinions do you have about the product or brand after reviewing the ad?
  • 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?