Johnson & Johnson’s Strategy with Motrin: The Growing Pains of Social Media

Authors
Eisele, K.
, Fishburne, P.
, and O'Rourke, J.S. (Editor)
Region
North America
Topic
Strategy & General Management
Marketing & Sales
Length
9 pages
Keywords
social media
social media channels
negative backlash
advertisement
opportunities and risks
Student Price
$4.00
Target Audience
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students

Johnson & Johnson experienced the rapid spread of negative backlash through social media channels in response to an online Motrin advertisement. The incident raises a discussion on the opportunities and risks of using social media in marketing and communications outreach, as well as how social media efforts should align with the company’s overall business objectives.