...Thesis Statement The combination of Ethics and Social media is complicated. What people say online is considered their written word. Professionals often struggle with befriending clients or co-workers. Subordinates sometimes feel pressure when their bosses request friendships. The Social Media frenzy has given professionals the opportunity to communicate with clients online but the rules of confidentiality are sometimes vague. Mass media and ethics in today’s society raises many concerns as decisions are made daily involving ethics and such decisions possess the ability to impact the lives of millions of people, whom read, watch, listen, or browse through a media source outlet. To prevent a formal code of ethics from being broken through mass media, in this case-social media, it is important to understand ethical compliance, especially in the workplace. I. Legal and Ethical Issues associated with Social Media A. Privacy Policies 1. Copyright, Piracy and Libel are all issues directly associated with the ethics of social media. Using someone else’s words or speaking negatively about someone in a way that harms their reputation presents a gray area for social media users. 2. Websites are often constructed to defame someone’s character. There is virtually no way to keep people from going live with these sites. Minimal judgments have been issued mandating the removal of defaming information from websites. II. Social Media and Educational Facilities A. Student Confidentiality...
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...solely relied upon technology and its transformation throughout the years allowing for the revolution of social media to completely change how everyone communicates especially for businesses, allowing them to extend out and provide large opportunities for themselves. According to ISACA (2010), through the use of social media, it allows businesses to gain serious advantages through research and evaluation of their competition, their consumers, and the market. This enables them to not only help develop them to be on top of their issues, but using it as a tool for enhancing a better relational experience with employees and customers. For businesses to be successful with their organisations or products, social media is the key to their communication with their stakeholders through privacy and security, where it strongly impacts business to improve, but can be considered also to be a big risk where that barrier can be invaded, which can cause legal and ethical issues. Privacy and security are known to be the most important issues surrounding social media and the innovation of businesses today. Although it may be argued that users voluntarily sign away their privacy by using these social media when creating accounts and putting their personal data online, it is not clear how consent actually works in these situations (Custers et al. 2014). But overall privacy is a serious issue in the online world, businesses including PayPal, which are usually well known to be future of electronic...
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...Synthesis Paper Advertising refers to an approach to marketing that is often aimed at persuading a given audience through the media to continue doing something or to take actions that relate to ideological support or commercial offering. Advertising as a form of marketing communication has evolved over the years whereby it has gone through major changes and improvements to achieve the desired goals by corporations and businesses. Also, among the significant changes in advertising includes the shift from traditional approaches to advertising to the digital advertising on digital environments and platforms provided by the advanced technologies. However, despite the shift in advertising from the earlier approaches and methodologies, the traditional advertising styles have contributed a lot to the current issues in advertising. Among the current issues in advertising includes the focus on the development of brands and their images as opposed to the traditional focus on products. With the development of new types of products and laws and regulations, corporation and business focus more on the development of company and business brands and images as opposed to products since it adds more value to a company. This is in the sense that strong brands for companies give the respective firms good reputation and memorability among consumers hence leading to the development of consumer loyalty. In addition, the rise of branding was caused by the failure of other traditional advertising approaches...
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...Advertising & Promotion Pg 780 1. Compare and contrast the social and economic issues involved in the practice of advertising. Depending on the concerns that are going on in the communities that the consumers are living. Advertisers would need to support causes that could raise awareness as well as sponsor activities for those in lower socio economic conditions. Apple or Dell could donate computers, Burlington Coat factory, encourages the communities to bring in a coat to give to the less fortunate members of society. When a corporation is doing positive thing, the consumers feel better like raising awareness about social issues like stop smoking, drugs, see something say something campaigns 4. What is the role of the Advertising Council in encouraging social advertising? The Ad council is all about raising awareness on social issues. They have well organized systems in effect on keeping our society informed and in turned encourages the advertising industry to support a number of causes. When the advertising industry comes together to support these causes, the issues of society are addressed across the world. By enlisting volunteers from the advertising community, their numbers rose and so many great campaigns have been formed to make the world a better place. Advertisers want to be a part of these successful projects to show that they care more about issues affecting society 5. Why is substantiation considered the foundation of FTC enforcement. When there is claim...
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...IJRSMS IRC’S INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ISSN: 2320 – 8236 ISSUE:1, VOLUME:1 JAN.-MARCH 2013 WWW.IRCJOURNALS.ORG AIDA Marketing Communication Model: Stimulating a purchase decision in the minds of the consumers through a linear progression of steps Ms. Priyanka Rawal Assistant Professor SIRTS Sagar Group of Institutions Bhopal (M.P.) ABSTRACT: An advertisement would be effective only if the media audience accepts that message and is motivated to take the requisite action. The mission of an advertisement is to attract a reader, so that he will look at the advertisement and start to read it; which will then interest him, so that he will continue to read it; then to persuade him, so that when he has read it he will believe it. If an advertisement contains these three qualities of success, it is a successful advertisement. Television is still the most effective form of mass media vehicle and can be persuasive, provided marketers find a way to convince viewers to pay attention to them. In the era of interactive communications one might assume that the old one-way broadcast channels must be declining in effectiveness. Not only are campaigns that use TV advertising more effective, but TV is actually becoming more effective over time. Several models have been developed which have specifically identified the sequence of events, which must take place between receipt of the message and desired action...
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...internet and television as well as social network like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to promote by advertising. In United Kingdom, approximately £800 million annually have spent on promotion of alcohol by factories (Alcohol Concern 2013). There is growing concern that this strategy might raise the impact of alcohol marketing on young people and a recent research have provided evidence that social networks as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook are widely utilized by young people and children and that such sites are utilized for promotion by alcohol firm (Winpenny et al, 2013). Studies have indicated that underage drinking is more exposed to advertising of alcohol than grown-up (Patil et al, 2014). It seems that there are many complex factors that affect alcohol consumption by youth. Nevertheless, the most important factor is advertising . This essay will examine the problems of alcohol advertising on adolescents and analyses some possible solutions. It will then evaluate the solution given in order to tackle this issue. Advertising creates favorable climate towards drinking alcohol(Gunter et al, 2010). As Saffer point out (2002) that the role played by alcohol advertising can lead to positive impact on behaviors and attitudes of young people. In United Kingdom, youth who their ages between 10-15 years have more exposed to alcohol advertising per watching 60 minutes than adult who their ages under 25 years(Patil et al,2014) and also such advertising about alcohol encourages underage...
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...5S\~t Controversial advertising has become more significant. Discuss in the context of the rise of so-called Post Fordism. (Figure 1) The two adverts depicted above highlight a development in what we have (as a nation) come to consider 'controversial'; the term itself refers to "A debate or dispute on a matter of... contrary opinions. 11f These adverts (Figure 1 and Figure 2) have this in common, at the time of each of these campaigns a flurry of controversy shrouded the message that the advert was aiming to present. In 1969 Saatchi and Saatchi presented a poster (on behalf of the Health Education Council) depicting a pregnant man (Figure 1) challenging the nation, particularly men, to think differently when taking precautions of a sexual nature. When one considers the current social issues at the time, the significance of the controversy increases; this campaign was rife during the early stages of the Women's Liberation Movement at which point such acts as the 'Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act' were coming into effect thus guarantying the wife a share of the family assets on dissolution of the marriage 2 , entailing that historical context leads the advert to carry stronger social implications then at first may appear particularly from a 21 st century perspective. This Post-Fordist society highlighted J11 SS\~\ that "one threat of [this] consumer culture was the way in which is appeared to offer women forms of independence that undermined their traditional...
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...of UnME Jeans, is faced with a challenge as she reconsiders her advertising media plan due to the proliferation of social media options on the emerging Web 2.0. These options become even more intriguing with the steady price increases of television advertising despite the growth of several unfavorable conditions. Working with her advertising agency, Margaret must effectively use her brand management skills to choose which social media channel, if any that she should incorporate into her current advertising media plan. The advertising agency suggested three viable options, Zwinktopia, Facebook, and YouTube. Zwinktopia is a virtual world targeted to girls’ ages 13 to 24 with a focus on fashion and music, Facebook is a social networking, profile page site, and YouTube is a user-generated video-sharing website. All of these options will allow UnME Jeans to build a two-way dialogue with its customers. I suggest that Margaret Foley pursue the Zwinktopia social media channel as a starting point to take advantage of the emerging Web 2.0 and also make a minor investment in the other options to further develop their Web 2.0 presence. Key Issues & Analysis Just like any business problem, Margaret is faced with several issues in making her decision to change her advertising media plan. With a full knowledge of the issues, Margaret can better analyze her options in the process of making a justified decision. The key issues faced include: Rapidly changing consumer trends – There is a clear...
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...Syllabus HUM/186 Version 4 1 Syllabus College of Humanities HUM/186 Version 4 Media Influences on American Culture Copyright © 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the United States and around the world. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lule, J. (2012). Exploring media and culture. Irvington, NY: Flat World Knowledge, Inc. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: The Formative Influence of Mass Media on American Culture Details ...
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...What are the ethical issues (internal and external) facing organisations within the advertising sector and how are they being addressed? Advertising is essential across all sectors of business. It is key to making a business successful because it connects the business with potential customers. It is an increasingly powerful tool however it can be very easily misused. This report will discuss the ethical issues affecting advertising within the private sector and the ways these issues are being resolved. These issues are false advertising, social reasonability and advertising to children. The power of advertising is so great that it can also leave consumers vulnerable. It is said “In one 45-minute journey, the average London commuter is exposed to more than 130 adverts” and in a day “we're likely to see 3,500 marketing messages.” (Owen Gibson, 2005) False Advertising within the Private Sector Within the Private sector there is constant competition between originations, so they must therefore do everything within their power to stay ahead of their rivals. In order to do this they must make consumers believe that their products are better than whatever else is on the market place even if it is similar to their own products. For example the soft drinks coke manufactured by Coca-Cola and Pepsi by PepsiCo can be considered to have the same taste but they are marketed differently and set apart by the brands that make them. “Both companies are continuously trying to develop a...
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...charities due to lack of information. Among the concerns expressed by respondents were wastage costs, lack of transparency and administration costs. In other words, people were discouraged from donating to charities if they could not see a real and definite impact in the charity’s work. They wanted to feel that their donations were having a definite effect. Within this context then, the communication problems of a charity such as sight savers are twofold: On the one hand, the charity needs to make sure that it has a real presence in the public consciousness, and draw attention towards the urgency of the issues that it is concerned with. On the other hand, it needs to demonstrate to potential donors that their money is being used effectively to address these issues, and that a real impact is being made. A useful starting point for developing a strategy to address the communication issues of Sightsavers is the SMART approach. This approach has been developed as a tool for project management in order to set key goals and clearly outline objectives. According to the SMART approach, goals should be specific, measureable, attainable, relevant and timely. Taking the first of these criteria, Sightsavers needs to set out specific goals...
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...Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) codes and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) codes are important in order to protect the vulnerable from this vast industry and maintain the public’s confidence in advertising. Consistent changes to our media and methods of communications has led to a dramatic impact on marketing methods and their extent thus requiring the codes to be consistently updated. It is possible to argue that the UK CAP codes have failed to keep up with these changes and need to be reformed especially when looking at alcohol advertising. The power, speed and volume of marketing communications has significantly increased in recent years and advertising now poses many challenging questions to its own regulations (alcoholconcern, 2011). The CAP codes are a code of practice which govern non-broadcast and broadcast adverts, marketing communications and sales promotions. The aim of the UK CAP codes is to lay down the rules for all advertisers, agencies and media industries (CAP, 2013). The codes simply do not focus just on goods and services, but they also enforce regulations on marketing communications which promote causes and ideas, however the codes do not cover political advertising. The advertising industry has taken the view that a self-regulatory code is required in order to protect consumers, maintain the effectiveness in advertising, fill in the gaps where the law is non-existent and preserve consumer confidence in advertising. The CAP codes...
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...GLOBAL CEO n November 2002 Case Study n Benetton group: Unconventional advertising Senthil Ganesan* The purpose of advertising is not to sell more. It’s to do with institutional publicity, whose aim is to communicate the company’s values (...) We need to convey a single strong image, which can be shared anywhere in the world. – Luciano Benetton, Founder Chairman I am not here to sell pullovers, but to promote an image... Benetton’s advertising draws public attention to universal themes like racial integration, the protection of the environment, Aids... – Oliviero Toscani, Benetton Art Director and Photographer Benetton Group: Unconventional Advertising The group’s principal brands included United Colors of Benetton (UCB), Sisley, PlayLife, Nordica, Prince, Rollerblade, and Killer Loop. The Benetton family (comprised of three brothers and a sister) established the Benetton chain in a small Italian town in 1955. To support his family, Luciano Benetton (born 1935), dropped out of school to sell apparel. His sister Guiliana (born 1937) worked as a knitter in a local factory. Recognizing the potential for a new business, Luciano and Guiliana decided to start their own apparel company. They started off small by selling sweaters and as the business grew, the remaining two brothers joined in the activities of the company. Each of the four siblings took responsibility for one aspect of the business—Luciano concentrated on marketing; Guiliana directed the design department;...
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...Future Advertising Trends MKT 447 Future Advertising Trends Advertising is an aspect of marketing that is extremely volatile to new trends and technology updates. Because, of its trendy nature it is extremely important for advertising agencies and even companies to be aware of the trends and future trends of advertising. There are three key components that really drive trends in advertising the first is social changes, the second is globalization and legislation, the final component is new technology and means of advertising. While there are many other factors that drive trends in advertising these three components always play a critical role in the face of advertising. Social Changes Social changes have a very significant impact on the advertising world. The government non profit companies and private organizations often seek tackle social issues such as obesity, drinking, drugs, climate change and so on. These social issues cause a shift in the perception on consumers about certain products and companies. The Ad Council is a non profit organization that distributes public service announcements on behalf of various sponsors, has mission statement regarding the impacts of social change. “The Ad Council has endeavored to improve the lives of all Americans since first creating the category of public service advertising in 1942. From our earliest efforts including "Loose Lips Sink Ships" to the more recent "I am an American," Ad Council PSAs have been raising awareness...
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...The effectiveness of hard-hitting UK Public Service, “issue” and charity campaigns Daria Krasilnikova (S00803465) Module:MRKT 5940 Date: 19 October 2015 Introduction This paper determines the role and power of the shockvertising in PSA’s, “issue” and charity campaigns in order to verify or , on the contrary, disprove the statement of Oliviero Toscani -”There are no shocking pictures, only shocking reality”. So called “Shockvertising” technique is commonly applied in social marketing and is used in campaigns against drinking, smoking, racism, social inequality and other similar issues. The main aim of such hard hitting imagery is to stimulate fear in people and alter harmful and unhealthy behavior as well as to motivate them to a certain action. There are contradictory outlooks on shock technique, as some consider it to be a creative tactic, meanwhile other people see it as attention grabbing and gimmicky (Van Munching, 1998). Even though the implementation of shocking advertisements in non for profit sector is an increasing tendency, the results of research regarding the effectiveness of this tactic are quite uneven. The effectiveness of such promotion method depends on numerous factors which will be analysed further in this paper.The main aim of this...
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