Discussion Post: Public Relations and Advertising
Review the Learning Resources for the week before responding to the discussion prompt. Then, post your original posting and thoughtfully respond to at least 3 classmates.
The readings in the Learning Resources on advertising provide examples of both good and ineffective ad campaigns. Answer the following prompts regarding advertising and public relations:
• Post a link to one of your favorite ads and in short essay format, answer the following questions: Does it persuade you? How? Why do you like it? Is there anything problematic about the ad? Also included a link to an ineffective ad, providing evidence that the ad campaign failed. In your summary, explain (in your opinion) why one ad succeeds and the other fails.
• After reading this Learning Resources, provide an example,(other than those listed in the readings) where public relations campaigns have been effective or ineffective, and provide a link to information about that example. Answer, in short answer format, why was the campaign successful or unsuccessful? Provide a link to the example.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.