Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view?

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Advertising has always been a major component of marketing. There are different methods which

has been employed

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have been employed

by manufacturers to make the consumers buy their products. Some of the methods deployed in recent times have been tagged to be unacceptable and unethical. I strongly agree with

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assertion and below are my reasons.

Products

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The products

are currently being advertised in different ways which can be said to be unethical. Manufacturers have been seen to put up adverts that don't just promote their brands, but

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put that of their competitors in the negative light. A typical example is advert on detergents where one brand claims that

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its

product washes off aged stains while the others do not.

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, companies that manufacture products which have been identified as being harmful to humans, market these products as though the products are entirely harmless. The tobacco companies are the main culprits in

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instance. These forms of advertising are totally unethical. Some other modes of advertising can be deemed to be unacceptable in

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modern era. Unlike in the past when televisions were not common, today most home can boast of having one. Some manufacturers

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have come

up with adverts that are targeted at children and these commercials are aired in the evenings when these minors are

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more likely

to be watching the TV.

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commercials on unhealthy foods are advertised and target

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susceptible age group and some gullible adults.

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, some of these companies use the image of children's hero to promote these products. Some ice-cream buckets have been seen to have the image of Spiderman on it. These adverts aimed at these gullible age groups is unacceptable. To conclude, advertising as a means of marketing is good but has its negative impacts. I strongly agree that some of the methods of advertising are unethical and unacceptable.

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good regulations and enforcement, these negative impacts can be reduced to the barest minimum.

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Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.5

Complete response

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

322 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Unethical
Unacceptable
Deceptive
Exaggerated
Misleading
Manipulation
Vulnerable
Targeted advertising
Perpetuation
Societal norms
Stereotypes
Negative body image
Intrusion of privacy
Data-driven
Over-saturation
Desensitization
Annoyance
Greenwashing
Eco-conscious

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Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view?

Fully explain your ideas

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

In some countries, university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other coutries, students attend university in other cities. Do you think that the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

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The plans below show the layout of a public library now, and how it will look after development.