Question: What are some ethical issues related to advertising?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: Some ethical issues related to advertising include dishonesty, manipulation, and exploitation.

Reason: These issues arise when advertisements make false or misleading claims, use unethical tactics to influence consumers, or target vulnerable populations.

Example: For example, an advertisement that claims a weight loss product will cause significant weight loss without any effort on the part of the consumer is an example of false advertising that is both dishonest and manipulative.

Alternative: Another example of an ethical issue in advertising is the exploitation of vulnerable populations, such as children, through the use of advertisements for unhealthy products such as junk food. ---