This document is a dissertation submitted by Yasmin Love McKeag to Glasgow Caledonian University in partial fulfillment of a BA in Business. The dissertation explores the rise of social media and its impact on brand communication, specifically looking at Tesco Bank. It acknowledges that while social media allows for new forms of interaction between brands and consumers, its use for marketing purposes has been met with controversy. The dissertation aims to investigate social media's influence from both organizational and consumer perspectives at Tesco Bank to evaluate if its increased use is viewed positively or negatively.