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Ba Case WritingTotal word count: 300Questions:Ad agencies defend the idea that “a brand must appear to be authentic if it wants to be successful.” How does O’Neill use Social Media to extend their brand image and gain authenticity? Or are they just like other surf/skater brands? Explain your reasoning.How does O’Neill utilize professional riders to influence the skateboarding fashion market through social media?Compare O’Neill with either Volcom’s or Billabong and describe how they resonate with serious skaters.Discussion Story (context)“The original California surf, snow and lifestyle brand, was founded in 1952 when a young man named Jack O’Neill took his unstoppable passion for surfing and used it to battle Mother Nature. Jack’s initial vision of producing functional and innovative board riding products continues to lie at the core of everything the company does. From the first neoprene surf wetsuit and board leash to the world’s first stitchless board shorts. O’Neill will always be committed to growing its reputation as one of the world’s leading youth lifestyle brands based on being the First Name in the water. While many things have changed since those humble beginnings, Jack’s initial vision of

producing functional and innovative board riding products continues to lie at the core of everything the company does. O’Neill’s core values — innovation in style and technology — have seen the brand devote itself wholeheartedly to the evolution of the action sports lifestyle. O’Neill’s progressive spirit will always drive the company forward.”Resources: Listed below are a few web sites to help answer these questions. You will need to find additional web sites to help support your answers these questions.Brand Authenticity: Is It for Real? http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/brand-authenticity-real/303191/Regaining their “cool”: can the big three surf brands recover? http://theconversation.com/regaining-their-cool-can-the-big-three-surf-brands-recover-18406Why Authenticity In Marketing Matters Now More Than Ever: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2017/05/26/why-authenticity-in-marketing-matters-now-more-than-ever/#216ec7b87982 Time New Roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, line spacing 1.5. Memo style formatTo: ____________ (instructor name)From: ____________ (first name and last name)Re: ____________ (assignment name)Answer preview…………apa 380 words
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