Discussion
• Review this resources on social marketing and media advocacy.
• Locate a social marketing campaign (that is no more than 5 years old) related to a health issue that uses social media (e.g., blogs, vodcasts/podcasts, social networking sites, etc.) as a strategy of media advocacy.
• Evaluate what you consider to be the strengths and weaknesses of the campaign based on relevant criteria from the Learning Resources, for example:
• Does the campaign focus on a specific population or target audience?
• Does the campaign utilize multiple forms and channels?
• Are the 4 Ps (product, price, place, and promotion) of the "marketing mix" used?
• Are the materials appropriate for the target population?
• Does the campaign focus on changing behavior or policy?
• Does the campaign avoid using fear appeals or scare tactics?
• Is the name of the campaign and its sponsor(s) clear?
• How does the campaign address the monetary costs as well as other potential barriers associated with the health behavior?
• How do the social media engage the target audience? Or do they?
• Are the social media outlets frequently updated?
• How could the message or the delivery channels be improved?
Post a brief summary of the social marketing campaign you selected, including an explanation of the media advocacy tools used to reach the intended population (e.g., public service announcements, social media, billboards, etc.). Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the social marketing campaign in reaching the target audience by using the bulleted list of items above. Provide at least one suggestion for enhancing and improving the message and/or the strategies used in advocating for this issue or policy.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.