Advertising Advertising Techniques Techniques
Dec 31, 2015
After today, you will be able to identify advertising techniques used on
consumers.
After today, you will be able to identify advertising techniques used on
consumers.
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Deceptive Deceptive AdvertisingAdvertisingDeceptive Deceptive
AdvertisingAdvertising
Advertising that is likely to mislead consumers through false statements, omitted information, or other unfair means.
It is illegal The Federal Trade Commission
can stop it
Bait and SwitchBait and SwitchBait and SwitchBait and Switch
A retailer advertises a product that it has no intention of selling, hoping to persuade customers to buy another at a higher price.
Ex: “25-inch color TV! Only $99” In all reality there is no such item or it is Sold Out, this is the Bait and the customer is steered toward a more expensive item.
False Promise of a False Promise of a Free GiftFree Gift
False Promise of a False Promise of a Free GiftFree Gift
When a store advertises a “free” gift, the gift must actually be free, with no strings attached.
If customers must purchase something they use phrasing such as “gift with purchase.”
Deceptive PricingDeceptive PricingDeceptive PricingDeceptive Pricing
Advertising a “sale” price that is actually no better than the product’s everyday price.
If business claims that its prices are lower than a competitor, it must show proof.
Hidden CatchesHidden CatchesHidden CatchesHidden Catches
Extra fees Hidden restrictionsSurcharges
Ex: If an ad for low-cost “spring break” airline tickets involves processing fees, and restrictions in order to take advantage of the deal it must clearly disclose the details.
FraudFraudFraudFraud
The deceitful conduct designed to manipulate another person for some gain.LyingRepeating something that ought to
have been known to be falseConcealing a fact that might have
saved the other party from being cheated
Types of FraudTypes of FraudTypes of FraudTypes of Fraud
Pyramid SchemesGet rich quick plains
Chain LettersMessage sent to a number of
people through the mail with instructions to send money with a promise that the participants will receive money in return
Beware of FraudBeware of FraudBeware of FraudBeware of Fraud
SweepstakesEarn money at homeWinning bidder in online auctions
Warning Signs of Warning Signs of FraudFraud
Warning Signs of Warning Signs of FraudFraud
No addressHigh pressure sales tacticsSounds too good to be truePay up front