The document discusses advertising ethics and the social effects of marketing. It defines advertising as a form of information provided by advertisers and examines the psychological effects of advertising, how it contributes to waste, and how it can increase market power. The document also analyzes how advertising can create consumer desires and influence consumer beliefs. It provides factors to consider regarding an advertisement's social impacts, effects on desires, and effects on beliefs.
The document discusses advertising ethics and the social effects of marketing. It defines advertising as a form of information provided by advertisers and examines the psychological effects of advertising, how it contributes to waste, and how it can increase market power. The document also analyzes how advertising can create consumer desires and influence consumer beliefs. It provides factors to consider regarding an advertisement's social impacts, effects on desires, and effects on beliefs.
The document discusses advertising ethics and the social effects of marketing. It defines advertising as a form of information provided by advertisers and examines the psychological effects of advertising, how it contributes to waste, and how it can increase market power. The document also analyzes how advertising can create consumer desires and influence consumer beliefs. It provides factors to consider regarding an advertisement's social impacts, effects on desires, and effects on beliefs.
Asst. Professor DC School of Management & Technology Pullikkanam
Definition Commercial advertising is sometimes defined as a form of information and an advertiser as one who gives information
SOCIAL EFFECTS OF MARKETING
Psychological Effects of Advertising Advertising & Waste Advertising & Market Power
ADVERTISING & THE CREATION
OF CONSUMER DESIRES ADVERTISING & ITS EFFECTS ON CONSUMER BELIEFS
Factors to be taken into
Consideration Social Effects What does the advertiser intend the effect of the advertisement to be? What are the actual effects of the advertisement on individuals and on society as a whole? Effects on Desire Does the advertisement inform or does it also seek to persuade? If it is persuasive, does it attempt to create an irrational and possibly injurious desire? Effects on Belief Is the content of the advertisement truthful? Does the advertisement have a tendency to mislead those to whom it is directed?