Using Web 2.0 for health promotion and social marketing efforts: Lessons learned from Web 2.0 experts

Authors

Jennifer Allyson Dooley, University of WollongongFollow
Sandra C. Jones, University of WollongongFollow
Donald C. Iverson, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

91045

Publication Details

Dooley, J. A., Jones, S. C. & Iverson, D. (2014). Using Web 2.0 for health promotion and social marketing efforts: Lessons learned from Web 2.0 experts. Health Marketing Quarterly, 31 (2), 178-196.

Abstract

Web 2.0 experts working in social marketing participated in qualitative in-depth interviews. The research aimed to document the current state of Web 2.0 practice. Perceived strengths (such as the viral nature of Web 2.0) and weaknesses (such as the time consuming effort it took to learn new Web 2.0 platforms) existed when using Web 2.0 platforms for campaigns. Lessons learned were identified—namely, suggestions for engaging in specific types of content creation strategies (such as plain language and transparent communication practices). Findings present originality and value to practitioners working in social marketing who want to effectively use Web 2.0.