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Explore the impact of false advertising, beauty myths, propaganda, and product placement on our perception of truth and reality. Reflect on the influence of celebrities and advertising slogans in shaping consumer behavior. Delve into the concept of truth in a world of deceptive marketing practices.
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Advertising Analysis What is truth? How can we recognize what is true? Does truth matter? http://www.topito.com/top-10-des-trompes-l-oeil-de-julian-beever
False advertising Journal Response: How easily are you “tricked” into buying something because advertisements make it look good? How often have you been disappointed to realize that the actual product is nothing like what you see in the advertisement? Consider why people keep falling for these advertising “tricks”. http://idaconcpts.com/2010/10/07/false-advertisement-of-fast-food/
The myth of ideal beauty Journal Response: How does the media play a role in distorting the public’s definitions of beauty? What qualities do you think make a person beautiful? What do you find most beautiful about yourself? http://allysong.tumblr.com/post/504661264/imagemanipulation
Propaganda Journal Response: How do governments use propaganda to influence the actions of their citizens? What emotion do governments generally rely on to convince the public to take their side? Give a recent example of this. http://makayla54.glogster.com/
Secondary MEssages Journal Response: What is this photograph advertising? What does the advertisement suggest? Is there any truth to the secondary message that this advertisement is promoting? Why do companies continue to use this type of advertising? http://theamazingpage.com/women-are-better-for-car-advertisements/
Product Placement Journal Response: What products are being advertised in this photograph? How often do you notice specific brands in movies and television shows? Is this an effective method of advertising? Why? http://www.bus.wisc.edu/update/june07/product_placement.asp
Celebrity Advertising Journal Response: Why do companies use celebrities in advertising? Is this an effective advertising strategy? http://readingculturemedia.blogspot.com/2010/10/celebrity-advertising.html
Advertising Slogans http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2006/08/bmw_drops_ultim.html Identify the company which uses each slogan: “I’m lovin’ it” “Work – Rest – Play” “The best a man can get” “Just do it” “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands” “Open happiness” “Think different” “Is it in you?” What is the purpose of advertising slogans? How do companies use slogans to catch the public’s attention?
Final Reflection Journal Response: What is truth? How can we recognize what is true? Does truth matter? http://www.goddiscussion.com/66476/what-is-truth/