Social Marketing Process

Instructions

Visit two e-commerce websites of your choice, and apply the social marketing process model (outlined on pp. 431–432) to both. Critically compare and contrast the effectiveness of these sites in terms of the dimensions of the social marketing process. Address the questions below in your paper.

1. How well do these sites acquire fans, generate engagement, amplify responses, create a community, and strengthen their brands?
2. What recommendations can you make for these sites to improve their effectiveness at a global and local level?

Your paper must be at least three pages in length; the title and reference pages do not count toward meeting the minimum length requirement. Make sure your essay follows APA format. You must use a minimum of two external sources, which can include the two websites that you choose to review. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.