Describe an Advertisement that You Don’t Like

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 Didn’t You Like It?

I came across the advert when I visited a friend a few months ago. The advert was about a supplement that is to be used by couples. From the advert, I noticed there is a special supplement for men and a different one for women, and it shows two sets of couples with the supplement.

I saw the advert on TV when my friend turned the television to a station to watch a series she enjoys, and I decided to join her in watching the television series. While watching, there was a break where a series of advertisements was displayed; that was when the advert came up, and I saw it.

I did not enjoy the advertisement because it was not informative enough. It did not give any insight into what the supplements being advertised can be used for. I believe the main purpose of an advertisement is to convince people to buy your goods or services, and that advert failed in this regard.

Follow Up Questions: Describe an Advertisement that You Don’t Like

Question 1:- Why do some people hate advertisements?

I believe some people dislike advertisements because they believe that with or without advertising, people who will patronize the business will surely patronize them. So, they believe that advertising is a waste of time and resources.

Question 2:- Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?

In my opinion, most people do not purchase products after viewing advertisements. In most cases, people become aware of a product through advertisement, but they do not purchase the item unless they are unable to source for their usual product. Upon remembering the alternative that they have seen in adverts, they purchase the substitute.

Question 3:- Is music useful in advertising?

Music is a way of life, and it is easier to recollect the lyrics of a song than dialogue. I strongly agree that music is essential in advertising a product or service. People tend to remember the tune and wordings of music-based advertisements than ordinary ones. For example, I can recollect adverts from 15 years ago, not because of what the product had to offer but because music was utilized.

Question 4:- What are the advantages of TV advertisements? What about internet advertisements?

TV advertisements serve a lot of purposes. It is a visual representation of a product or service. By using TV adverts, people can easily identify what the product looks like. In addition, the advert is able to educate people on how to use the product, and they are able to see the results of using the product being advertised. Also, TV advertisements register more in a person’s mind than other sources because people tend to remember what they have seen rather than what they heard. Moreover, Internet advertisement is the way to go since a lot of people utilize the Internet today. However, it should be done in such a way as not to disrupt or interfere with what internet users are doing. Just like some organizations utilize comedy skits for adverts, this is one of the ways to promote goods and services on the Internet.

Question 5:- Where usually do we see adverts?

Previously, adverts were mostly seen on TV, billboards and posters, but with the advent of the Internet, adverts can be seen there as well.

Question 6:- Are there any advertisements in schools?

Yes, there are advertisements in schools. Advertisements are indirect, and they come in the form of sponsorship of programs in schools. During such events, the organization spearheading the program comes with its goods or services and distributes them to the students free of charge. Also, they might give branded souvenirs to the students. In addition, an organization might execute a project in a school, and after completion, it creates its logo on the project as a form of advertisement.

Question 7:- Are there inappropriate adverts, like that of a condom?

From my perspective, I do not think any advert should be termed inappropriate, even that of a condom. I believe every advert has its target audience and for a specific age bracket. Therefore, a condom advert might be termed inappropriate for teenagers because they are not expected to engage in sexual relations, but it is appropriate for adults.

Question 8:- Why does the government allow such ads?

As I mentioned earlier, each advertisement is for a specific group of people, and the government allows such adverts because they are aware that such adverts have their intended audience.

Question 9:- Do you think it is bad for children?

Yes, adverts for condoms and other sexual products are not suitable for children, and they should be restricted from viewing them.

Question 10:- Do parents complain about it?

Most parents are not always comfortable with these kinds of advertisements, and they lament about it. Oftentimes, most parents utilize features that prevent children from having access to adult advertisements and content.

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