Module 3 Marketing for The People Advertising and Marketing Discussion 3
Discussion 3: Marketing for the People!
Marketing for the People!
Organizations often require managers to write short articles for newsletter or blog publication. Becoming comfortable writing this style of commentary for a general audience is important in an era in which media can be authored by anyone. You don’t want to be considered “fake news.”
Week 1 Discussion Post
Writing for Publication
The focus of your work will be integrated marketing communication (which includes advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales promotion, and direct marketing). Research a controversial marketing, advertising, or public relations scenario/event and provide an overview of it along with your rationale for wanting write about it in next week’s article.
Don’t write an article this week; that will be next week’s post after you have received feedback.
This post should be 1-2 paragraphs in length (at least 50 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format.
Week 1 Interactive Responses to Classmates
1st Interactive Response:
- Select one article overview and critique the rationale for covering it. Ask questions or provide advice that will improve it.
2nd Interactive Response:
- Select another article overview and critique the rationale for covering it. Ask questions or provide advice that will improve it.
Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive in nature. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great,” Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses but it is not required.
Week 2 Discussion Post
Write a 150- to 300-word article that discusses the real-word marketing incident you brainstormed last week. Today’s consumers of media want quick, informative, and exciting information. It can be written in the first or third person.
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format.
Week 2 Interactive Responses to Classmates
1st Interactive Response:
- Select one article written by a classmate and share your feelings about the marketing incident.
2nd Interactive Response:
- Choose a second classmate’s article and explain what you would have done in the situation if you were the marketing manager or company decision-maker.
Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive in nature. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great.” Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses but it is not required.
In your own words, respond to the discussion and comments of classmates. Grades will be based on effectual, concise and interactive feedback. The excessive use of quotes will directly impact performance since this indicates a lack of comprehension and shows that you may not have mastered the concepts.
Grading Note: