BLOG Entry # 5.1 -Definitions

1. What is a public service announcement (PSA)?   A public service announcement is a ad canvassed to the public about certain issues that are important and spread a message.
   
2. Describe an example of a PSA you have seen before.   On B.E.T., there is an ad for the U.S. 2010 Census which is important because it tells the government what type of resources you need.   
   
   
3. What social benefit is promoted by the PSA you selected in question 2?   The U.S. Census helps people get better jobs, health care or insurance,  money for schools, etc.
   
   
4. Nike's tagline is "Just Do It." In your own words, what is a tag line? A tag line is like a slogan and its a catchy phrase that will encourage and interest people to join in their cause.
   
   
5. Name another famous product or company and its tagline. The House of Dereon by Beyonce Knowles and her mother is a women's clothing line and its tagline is Couture.Kick.Soul.
   
   
6. What social issues do you feel strongly about? We need more money for schools because we have old textbooks from like 10 + years ago and we need new computers. Health care is important because someone might need to go to the hospital and cannot because of financial issues.