Is this ethical?
People almost regularly ask me if using subliminal suggestions (a type of hypnotism) to get 'orders' etc is ethical in a business sense. The surreptious talk going around is that big advertisers (on TV, internet and other media) use this exttensively, so why not on an individual basis.
Any inputs will be most welcome, as I can not find an answer to such questions.
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Sylvia Guillemette7
Publisher, Advertiser, Writer
That is exactly what I meant. Thanks for clearing that up Bruce! I thought people were still using this ... I didn't know it was illegal. I will remember that. Thanks! :D
Bruce Bates16
Cooperative marketing
I actually know a lot about this topic, and will provide you an example when I am done explaining.
Subliminal messaging to sell a product is absolutely illegal in the USA and I believe in most parts of the world (check local laws). Subliminal messaging to sell a product is absolutely unethical and anyone caught doing it should rightfully faces legal issues from doing it.
Big companies do not use subliminal messages to sell a product and this is a key point you must understand. There were stu
Sylvia Guillemette7
Publisher, Advertiser, Writer
Look for the picture inside the picture. There are usually a word like SEX writting into the picture of a woman dressed sexy. Look through magazines. Once you train your eyes to see them - it will be like reading a good story.
Manoj Prasad8
Professional with a variety of experience
Are there any ways to identify such? I know its quite stupid to ask ths (it IS subliminal), however, are there any visible thingys on the 'ad' that could be used to know (for someone on the inside)?
Sylvia Guillemette7
Publisher, Advertiser, Writer
I was taught in media class in high school, that those 'hidden messages' are in EVERY ad on tv, in magazines, and on billboards. That has not changed. Even on the internet I see a lot of that.