So many messages get lost in translation when typed or written down. How can you convey your tone of voice or feelings in just 280 characters or less?
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Discussion Questions:
- What is social media marketing?
- What is email marketing?
- Why do you think social media and email marketing is important to businesses and brands?
- This is an opinion story from a marketing professional. What are the five reasons why they feel marketers should include emojis as part of a marketing strategy?
- Have you ever seen emojis used in a social media marketing campaign?
- What was the product or service being marketed?
- How did seeing an emoji impact your perception of the business or brand?
- According to this story, emojis on an email subject line can increase open rates by 3-4%. What does that mean and why is that important?
- How have McDonald’s and Taco Bell used “signature” emojis as part of their marketing?
- How has Sephora incorporated emojis as part of their marketing, according to this story?
- Think about one of your favorite businesses or brands. How could they incorporate emojis as part of their marketing strategy? Be prepared to share your ideas in class.
