Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Chapter Outline
I. Chapter Key Points II. Advertisings Social Role III. Review and Regulation of Advertising IV. Advertisings Regulatory Environment V. Media Review of Advertising VI. Self-Regulation VII. Advertising Ethics VIII.Determining What is Ethical
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Key Points
Discuss the shape-versus-mirror debate Analyze the legal topics that guide advertising practice List the key regulatory agencies and their responsibilities Explain the way the advertising industry regulates itself Critique the key ethical issues that challenge the practice of advertising Outline three ways to determine if an advertising decision is ethical
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Regulating deception Regulating substantiation Remedies for deception and unfair advertising
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Regulating deception Regulating substantiation Remedies for deception and unfair advertising
The advertiser should have a reasonable basis for making a product claim
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Regulating deception Regulating substantiation Remedies for deception and unfair advertising
Consent Decrees Cease-and-Desist Orders Corrective Advertising Consumer Redress Advertising Agency Legal Responsibility
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Oversees package labeling, ingredient listings, and advertising for food and drugs Watchdog for drug advertising
Can issue and revoke licenses to broadcasting stations Can ban messages that are deceptive or in poor taste
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms U.S. Postal Service States Attorneys General
Marketing practices vary in legal and regulatory restrictions International advertisers should have someone in the country who knows the local laws
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Self-Regulation
Most advertisers and agencies have in-house review procedures Every element of a proposed ad should be evaluated by an inhouse committee or lawyers
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Self-Regulation
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Self-Regulation
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Advertising Ethics
A set of moral principles that guide actions and create a sense of responsible behavior
Six key issues
1. Poor taste and offensive advertising 2. Stereotyping 3. Body and self image 4. Targeting children 5. Misleading claims and other message strategies 6. Controversial products
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Advertising Ethics
Poor Taste/Offensive Advertisers and media outlets must try to be sensitive to consumer objections Creating guidelines for good taste is difficult Sex in advertising Reinforcing Stereotypes Diversity Issues Gender Roles Racial and Ethnic Stereotypes Senior Citizens
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Advertising Ethics
Body and Self Image Self-image advertising can contribute to selfimprovement Can also lead to dangerous practices Advertising mirrors and shapes the standard of attractiveness
Children
One of the most controversial topics in the industry Children are unable to evaluate advertising messages and make purchasing decisions
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Advertising Ethics
Misleading Claims Advertising claims are unethical if they are false, misleading, or deceptive Controversial Products Though it is acceptable to advertise these products, it is still offensive to some
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