Questions About Controversy

Questions About Controversy

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In project 3 I have decided I will focus on the topic of the benefits or disadvantages that social media brings.

Questions about WHO is involved?

• Has social media caused harm to companies?
• Has social media affected the jobs of people?
• What do social media companies think of advertisers?
• Does the government have any say in the use of social media in business?
• What is the general populations opinion on businesses advertising on social media?

Questions about WHAT is involved?

• How much has social media helped businesses?
• How much has social media hurt businesses?
• What do people think of ads that are geared towards what they look up?
• How much money are companies spending on social media advertising?
• Are there any business ethics about the use of social media for advertising?

Questions about WHEN this begin?

• When did companies begin to use social media to advertise?
• When did Facebook begin gearing ads towards what you look up or where you live?
• Have any laws or policies changed since when social media began allowing ads?
• Did one social media platform allow ads before others did?
• How many users were on social media when advertising began?

Questions about WHERE the controversy has happened?

• Where are most people discussing these issues?
• Do social media sites allow complaints on their platforms?
• Do all social media platforms allow advertising?
• Have there been any protests around the world?
• Is there anywhere on the internet to go to voice complaints to the companies or the platform?

Questions about HOW this is displayed in the media?

• What are major media outlets saying about advertising over social media?
• How do big time social media users view advertising?
• Are there reports on the effect of social media advertisers on consumers?
• How have social media companies responded to negative feedback?
• Has social media advertising been covered by major news outlets?