Analzing

View and assess the credibility of these media and advertising examples:

CNN: Mayor Rudy Giuliani interview Larry King Live & Wendy’s Ad

The news clip was created by CNN. It was paid for by CNN from the money the raise from selling advertising on their network. The Wendy’s ad was funded from Wendy’s. I think that this report was straight forward without any slant or spin and was showcasing the Mayor and what he thought of what has happening. The Wendy’s ad was trying to make there new chicken sound upscale and tasty. The CNN clip shows that many people wanted to talk about what happened on 9/11, and the shock that came from it. I remember that day well, as I am a New Yorker and will always remember the caring and helpfulness that everyone showed each other that day, and for months to come. I believe that everyone can still work together when needed to overcome many obstacles. The interview reminded me of all the greatness that our society can and will do if we work together. The Wendy’s clip was showing that people want an upscale taste that they would not expect from a fast food restaurant. I believe that many people are changing their eating habits, and Wendy’s is trying to stay relevant.

• Answer the following in regard to the news clip in a 50- to 100-word response:

I am not skeptical of the source, Rudy Giuliani. He has seen everything first hand, and from what I know of seeing him everyday at Ground Zero, I know that he speaks from the heart. This was a very traumatic event, and I think the Mayor Giuliani never forgot that fact. I do not think there was any bias, being that he is a Republican. I know that this event brought everyone together, not matter differences existed between everyone.

• Answer the following in regard to the video ad on one of the links above in a 100- to 200-word response:

This ad claims that the new chicken products are full of flavor and taste very good. The desire that I see is Wendy’s is creating a better...