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Channel 331 Mtv Advertising

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Have you ever watched a commercial and felt like it was made specifically for you? You may have felt this way because advertisement companies strive to target a certain group of people. These groups can range from children to adults and often target subgroups within the larger group. From cute animals to attractive men and women, advertising is strategically programmed to make the viewer want to be associated with the product. Advertisement companies use many techniques to persuade viewers to become customers.
Currently, television ads are set to appear at certain times of the day or month and appeal to the those who tend to watch that station. I chose to collect data from two different sources, YouTube and Channel 331 MTV. I chose to watch …show more content…

However, I do not believe that these appeals would work for all people. I tend to like products that offer a fun lifestyle because I enjoy having fun. I like to explore new foods, places, and ideas and I enjoy products that help me achieve those desires. Like any other twenty-two-year-old woman, I enjoy feeling attractive. In our readings, we learned that many woman report being unhappy with their bodies even at a young age. I tend to be persuaded to use products that promise a slimmer body or more beautiful skin. I do not necessarily want to be model thin, but I like to look healthy. Also, products that can save me money are a God- send because I am a college student who needs to save every penny possible.
To conclude, after watching ads for over two hours I have learned that advertising is an effective method of persuasion. I noticed that several ads applied multiple appeals to persuade viewers to buy their products. I also noticed that several techniques were applied to make the viewer more interested in products. Before this exercise, I did not realize that I subconsciously paid attention to advertising on television. In the future, I will try to be more conscious of my buying

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