Understanding Advertising

What is one reason why advertising is considered annoying?

• It uses too much space in newspapers.

• It interrupts activities like watching TV or browsing websites.

• It only appears in magazines.

• It never shows new products.

How do many advertisements convince people to buy products?

• By offering free trials.

• By using fear to make people feel insecure.

• By giving detailed instructions.

• By avoiding emotional tactics.

What is one way advertisers can be dishonest?

• They hide advertisements completely.

• They only advertise online.

• They use unclear words like “natural” to make products seem better.

• They always include false prices.

How does advertising affect media companies?

• It makes them produce fewer shows.

• It stops them from being honest about advertisers.

• It helps them write more stories.

• It forces them to focus on international news.

How does advertising help consumers?

• It interrupts their favorite TV shows.

• It informs them about new products and services.

• It forces them to buy unnecessary items.

• It makes products more expensive.

Why is advertising important for media platforms?

• It reduces the quality of content.

• It helps fund and improve the quality of their content.

• It replaces viewer contributions.

• It stops the creation of new programs.

How does advertising give people more control over companies?

• By allowing consumers to choose which ads to watch.

• By encouraging people to boycott all advertisements.

• By letting consumers hold companies accountable for their behavior.

• By forcing companies to stop creating new products.

What is a major benefit of advertising mentioned in the text?

• It guarantees that all products are high quality.

• It helps people discover new and helpful options to improve their lives.

• It reduces the cost of living for everyone.

• It eliminates competition between companies.

How does advertising benefit companies?

• It reduces the need for customer service.

• It helps them reach more customers and grow their business.

• It forces customers to buy their products.

• It eliminates competition entirely.

What role does advertising play in the development of media content?

• It reduces creativity in media production.

• It provides financial support for creating higher-quality programs and shows.

• It prevents new content from being made.

• It ensures all media content is free of charge.