As discussed in a previous post, children are most affected by companies targeting them with advertisements. But, did you know that you may also be affected? Children and teens purchasing influence on parents total over $130-$670 billion a year. Parents are thus affected too because they spend money on the advertised products. When your kidContinue reading “How Can Companies Advertising to Your Children Affect You”
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How Marketing Affects Your Child(ren)
What are the impacts of advertising to kids? Although you may not pay much attention to commercials or advertisements, your children do. Advertisements can contribute to severe emotional and behavioural disorders on youth. According to the American Psychological Association, a child can remember what an advertisement was about after watching only one commercial. Children areContinue reading “How Marketing Affects Your Child(ren)”
Methods Used When Marketing to Children
Below is a list of methods that companies use to target children with advertisements. It is important to be aware of these methods, as they are often discreet, but they can heavily impact your children as well as your family’s buying decisions. #beaware Bribing (e.g. free toys when you buy a product) Games (e.g. playingContinue reading “Methods Used When Marketing to Children”