7. Describe an advertisement that you don’t like

 

7.  Describe an advertisement that you don’t like

·         When did you see it?

·         What is it about?

·         Where you saw it/how you came to know about it?

·         Why you didn’t like it

 

Advertisements promote products in such a way that company is able to generate more revenues. here i would like to talk about such promotional television advertisement which i despise the most.

 

it is the advertisement of an flavored tobacco product called vimal. i saw this advertisement first a couple of months back when was watching my favorite tv show.

 

the advertisement shows how successful people eat that flavored tobacco before doing that thing and then tag would promote the product as if it was good to eat the said tobacco. first i didnt know what the ingredients are until my little brother told me that it is a tobacco product.

 

there are various reasons for disliking the advertisement.

 

Firstly, tobacco consumption can cause cancer and it is very dangerous for health.

 

Secondly even after warning shown before the advertisement that it is dangerous many gullible minds may consume it and they wont even realize until some years till it starts to show the harmful effects.

 

Moreover it shows a person spitting on the wall which us unhygienic and bad for public buildings.

ultimately such product advertisements promote such ideas which are harmful for young minds like success can magically be achieved by consuming a product.

 

Considering all these reasons i think it is the worst advertisement of all times.

 

 

Follow-ups

 

Why do some people hate advertisements?

People do not like advertisements while they are watching a program because ads break the continuity. Another annoying factor is that most of the ads are very repetitive and there is nothing new. But the fact remains that if there are no advertising agencies to sponsor the programs we will not be able to watch good programs .

 

2.   Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?

Yes definitely many people buy the products after they watch an ad. Many of the advertisements are very innovative as well as informative these these days. An advert can lure a wide range of people, from small children to the senior citizens.

 

3.     Is music useful in advertising?

Yes, music adds life to the ad. Music can add meaning to anything and so music is useful in ads. For example, some jingles keep ringing in your ears even after the ad is over. So, the purpose of ad is fulfilled.

 

4.     What are advantages of TV advertisements? How about internet advertisements?

TV ads have both audio and video component. So these give visual reminders of the products and that is what sells the products.Internet adds can be skipped and it is optional and upto the user whether to view them or not.

 

5.     Where usually do we see adverts?

We see ads all around us – on TV, on radio, on roadsides, in newspapers, in magazines, on the internet, on phones and as flyers.

 

6.     Are there any advertisements at school?

Sometimes, supermarkets and fast food outlets give money to schools and open their outlets in schools. This is a way of advertising their products.

 

7.     Are there some inappropriate adverts, like that of a condom?

There are some inappropriate ads, like the ad of some perfumes, which imply that if a boy wears that perfume, girls will flock around him, and the ads of some drinks like coke and pepsi. The ad of condoms is not inappropriate in my opinion. It is an important step in sex education.

 

8.   Why does the government allow such ads?

Government allows such ads, because these ads spend a lot, which boosts the economy. Not only does the government earn, the people working in these ads also earn a lot.

 

9.     Do you think it is bad for children?

Yes, sometimes children are lured to buy such things, but I feel that parents can play a very positive role by keeping an eye on their children and guiding them what is right or wrong.

 

10.     Do parents complain about it?

Yes, parents complain about it at times, but the advantages these ads are giving to the country, are much more than the negative effects of these ads.

 

11. What are the most advertised products in your country?

Most advertised products in my country are skin, makeup, and hair care products, and food products like carbonated drinks, chocolates, flour, rice, etc. I also see a lot of ads for cars and mobile phones.

 

12.     Which one is often more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?

Online advertisements are more effective as they allow businesses to find and reach people interested in their products. With newspaper ads, you won’t know who has seen them, but online ads are trackable; thus, companies can focus on customers who have clicked their ads. Also, in this digital world, people mostly go online to read news, and the circulation of newspapers has fallen. So ads in newspapers are not even seen by many.

 

13.   What are the benefits of Advertisements?

Advertisements provide information on new products. They help create jobs by increasing demand for products and services. Some food ads help people make healthy choices and live a better life. Ads bring about many positive social changes like curbs on female feticide, equal rights for women, and reduction of child labor.

 

14.     What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?

I think it’s not good as many celebrities ignore the public interest while endorsing the latest fashions and products. For example, many celebrities promote sugary drinks or fast foods, even though they themselves do not consume them.

Also, celebrities are often portrayed drinking or smoking in advertisements, TV shows, and movies. This normalizes and glamorizes behavior like smoking, binge drinking, and illicit drug use, making youth feel that it is appropriate to do the same.

 

15.     Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?

Yes, advertising encourages people to buy things they don’t need. The repetitive ads make them believe that a product is better than another product or something that they already own. Consumers buy these tempting products without insight into what they need or can even afford to buy. I bought a coffee expresso machine after seeing an Instagram ad for it, and I have used it two times this month.

 

16.     What role does social media play in advertising?

Social media ads are very effective as businesses can reach many people from different parts of the world within seconds of posting an ad. It also helps them engage with their customers in real time, get their feedback, and build loyalty. Companies also use social media influencers to expand the reach of their brand on social media.