After reading this article you will learn about the economic effects of advertising. Although the advertising is generally accepted as being a useful business tool, there are many who question its value to society beyond its immediate commercial effect. This concern is manifested in the form of large number of criticisms which have been made both of advertisers and of [...]
This article throws light upon the fifteen main buying motives of people. The buying motives are: 1. Achievement 2. Independence 3. Exhibition 4. Recognition 5. Dominance 6. Affiliation 7. Nurfurance 8. Succorance 9. Sexuality 10. Stimulation 11. Diversion 12. Novelty 13. Understanding 14. Consistency 15. Security. Buying Motive # 1. Achievement: The need to perform difficult tasks, exercise one's skill [...]
This article provides an essay on social aspects of advertising. Introduction to Social Aspects of Advertising: It is argued that the biggest and potentially most insurmountable problem encountered in any attempt to examine and evaluate the social issues surrounding advertising stems from the essentially subjective nature of many of the criticisms that have been levelled in recent years. Although social [...]