Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view?
The world that we live in today is dominated by advertising.
Adverts
are on television, on the World Wide Web, Use synonyms
in
the street and even on our mobile phones. Change preposition
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However
, many of the strategies used to sell a product or service can be considered immoral or unacceptable. Linking Words
To begin
with, the fact that we cannot escape from advertising is a significant cause for complaint. Constant images and signs wherever we look can be very intrusive and irritating at times. Take Linking Words
for example
advertising on the mobile phone. With the latest Linking Words
technology
mobile companies are now able to send advertising messages via SMS to consumer’s phones whenever they choose. Add a comma
technology,
Although
we expect Linking Words
adverts
in numerous situations, it now seems that there are very few places we can actually avoid them. A Use synonyms
further
aspect of advertising that I would consider unethical is the way that it encourages people to buy Linking Words
products
they may not need or cannot afford. Children and young peopleUse synonyms
in particular
are influenced by Add the comma(s)
, in particular,
adverts
showing the latest toys, clothing or music and Use synonyms
this
can put enormous pressure on the parents to buy these Linking Words
products
. Use synonyms
In addition
, the advertising of tobacco Linking Words
products
and alcohol has long been a controversial issue, but cigarette Use synonyms
adverts
have only recently been banned in many countries. It is quite possible that alcohol Use synonyms
adverts
encourage excessive consumption and underage drinking, yet restrictions have not been placed on Use synonyms
this
type of advertising in the same way as smoking. It is certainly true to say that advertising is an everyday feature of our lives. Linking Words
Therefore
, people are constantly being encouraged to buy Linking Words
products
or services that might be too expensive, unnecessary or even unhealthy. In conclusion, many aspects of advertising do appear to be morally wrong and are not acceptable in today's society.Use synonyms
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