Using Humor Appeals for a Social Marketing Cause

This activity examines a hypothetical drink driving campaign that sought to use humor to create awareness and modify behavior, rather than using a traditional fear appeal associated with anti drink and drive messaging. Your students will evaluate the campaign's likely effectiveness and the ethical considerations of using a humor appeal for a serious social change message.

 

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