Thursday, February 8, 2018

Brief #3: Advertising Ethics


The two main things come to every consumer's mind when purchasing products: quality and quantity.  Very often you will see commercials, ploys, and ads that promote something that will save you from whatever dilemma you may be in. This is in fact the sole purpose of advertising; they make money by filling your voids. But, how important are these shopping aspects if the product you receive is not exactly what it was said to be?



Hungry? Nine times out of 10 we have all seen a McDonald's commercial right when your stomach was at the verge of touching your back.  You saw the succulent, reheated, mystery meat patties topped with crunchy-crisp, refrigerated vegetables and cheese all unified under a possibly cross-contaminated sesame-seed bun. The advertising was in HD so you could see every dapple of flavor glisten. From prior experience, you might could have been able to conjure the aroma of the sandwich in all of its glory. You envision your next meal as you roll up to the drive-thru window and they hand you the paper bag with those familiar smells. You look inside of the bag, anxiously pull out your burger only to find it looking like this:


A sloppily-made, dry-looking, and probably cold reality.

Fast-food phenomena have led their customers into deception for years. However, it has not stopped them from gaining credibility on their abilities to at least satisfy enough for a return. Here is why…



McDonald's excels in the visual aspect of marketing. In their commercials and advertising, they provide a relatable, warm, home-like feel to eating. The catchy jingle and golden arches are an international stamp for the company that help keep it worldwide, and their children's merchandise help keep the younger demand up and the family theme alive all at affordable price ranges.







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