How do I cite a commercial?
Answer
According to the APA Manual:
- "List the primary contributors in the author position..." So, the author would be the company name.
- If it was broadcast on television, you should include the city it was broadcast in and the network that showed it.
Company Name. (Year). Title of commercial [Television commercial]. City of Broadcast: Network.
If you viewed the commercial online, add a "Retrieved from" statement at the end.
Example:
Volkswagen. (2019). Volkswagen Tiguan Advertisement [Television commercial]. Retrieved from https://____
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