Chapter 2 Consumption The effect of branding Commercialization of festivals and its relationship with consumerism 1.

Chapter 2Consumption

The effect of brandingCommercialization of festivals and its relationship with consumerism

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Who is this ?

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Who is this ?

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The effect of branding Who is Steve Jobs ？

• Former CEO of Apple Inc.• Co-founded Apple Inc when he was 21• Launched Apple products e.g. Mac, iPod, iTunes, iPhone and iPad

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The Apple brand• Design• Trendy products• Target-specific marketing strategies• The charisma of Steve Jobs

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Consumerism

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The development of society

Consumption became symbol of enjoyment of success at work. There was a change in advertising and shopping patterns.

Brand A brand is a company’s name, trademark(s), products or services, and other factors that distinguish the company from its competitors. A brand is an invisible asset of a company. Effect of branding: related to product quality, marketing strategy, company style, uniqueness, etc.

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Group discussion1. How many students in the class have at least one Apple product?2. Why do teenagers buy Apple

products? Does it have anything to do with the

brand image?3. What are the pros and cons of the

effect of branding?

4. Are you influenced by your peers in your

buying choices?8

Commercialization of festivals Example : massage chair The company made filial piety its theme, marketing the chair before Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. What do you think?

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Commercialization of festivals

Marketing strategies have commercialized traditional festivals. Some people feel they need to spend money to celebrate the festivals. The purpose of the festivals is distorted.

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Commercialization of festivals Halloween was a traditional festival in Ireland focusing on the religious ritual of exorcizing ghosts.

In the US, it was packaged as a family fun day of spending.

The festival quickly became popular in many other countries as a result of globalization.

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Commercialization of festivals – Halloween in Hong KongExhibitions and activities in majorshopping malls

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Theme parks promoting the Halloween theme

Commercialization of festivals – Halloween in Hong Kong

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Halloween in Hong Kong：Reflection and discussion After reading the newspaper clippings, can

you think of any festivals in Hong Kong that are obviously commercialized?

Based on the information in the news clippings, why has Halloween become so popular in Hong Kong?

Do you think it is good or bad for festivals to become commercialized?

“Globalization has accelerated the commercialization of festivals”. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Extension reading 1 ： Understanding our needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Extension reading 1 ： Understanding our needs

Physiological needs• food, water, shelter, clothing and sex

Safety needs• protection in the family and society

Social needs• to love and to be loved; the need to belong; the need for recognition and friendship

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Extension reading 1 ： Understanding our needs Esteem needs

• pursuing personal worth Self-actualization

• developing personal potential; attaining personal ideals and aspirations

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Group discussion

1. Give an example of the needs in each of

the mentioned five levels.

2. At which level do you think you are now?

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Extension reading 2：“ Survey on Youngsters’ Attitude Towards Consumerism”

Worksheet

Do you agree with the consumption mentality of following trends?

According to the survey, what are the three major factors that youngsters consider when they buy clothes/accessories and electronic products?

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Compare the factors youngsters consider when buying clothes/accessories and electronic products. In the advertising for these two types of products, which image has a greater influence on youngsters? Why?

Extension reading 2：“ Survey on Youngsters’ Attitude Towards Consumerism”

“Owning trendy electronic products can help you build a better image among your friends.” Do you agree with this statement? Why/why not?

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Group discussion

1. List three factors to consider (in order of priority) when buying the above products.

2. What factors do you consider when buying products with designer labels?

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