COMM 211 Week 5 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | american-public-university-system

COMM 211 Week 5 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | american-public-university-system

Forums / Week 5 Forum / Social Media Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Goal: The goal is to explore the power of social media through marketing: how do "influencers" operate in social media?

Course Objective(s): CO 2, 4, 7

 

Description:

Many companies use social media as a means to communicate with consumers. Additionally, companies are increasingly discovering the power of social media "influencers" to promote their brands and products.

 

Please watch the TED Talk from Rachel David, CEO of Hashtag Communications, an influencer marketing company, here:

 

https://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_david_how_influencers_have_transformed_modern_marketing

 

After reviewing the video, discuss your thoughts on the content. What surprised you? Do you think David is correct in her assertions? What does she mean when she calls social media marketing the "Wild West"?

Answer Detail

Get This Answer

Invite Tutor