MCOM 4003 - Michael Forte

  Advertising ethics are imperative for advertisers to consider when developing any ad that will be seen by a widespread populace. These ethical standards are even more important when the advertisement can be highly controversial or offensive. Failing to consider the consequences of the portrayals of the advertisement's subjects, products, or messages can accomplish the exact opposite of what the ad was attempting to do and garner disapproval for the ads intended purpose as opposed to any measure of support of positive reception.   Balenciaga Is a French fashion house whose creative endeavors are led by creative Director Demna G vasalia Who is known for his provocative style. Demna has recently apologized profusely on social media for an ad campaign by Balenciaga that backfired horrendously. With imagery featuring children in inappropriate situations with one child holding a teddy bear bag with bondage straps featured prominently across the bag reminiscent of BDSM. ...

Within journalism there are ethical dilemmas that present themselves across many different circumstances with one such prominent issue being privacy and safety . Meghan Markle recently accredited the UK media in prompting death threats and anger directed towards her . Tabloid journalism often uses extravagant or embellished headlines to draw consumers in while utilizing every piece of seemingly innocuous day today existence as cannon fodder for any story the tabloid can conceivably make interesting.      This method of creating interesting stories at the expense of individuals can certainly cause contempt.  Meghan Markle is quoted stating that "You are making me afraid ”, "And like that night, to be up and down in the middle of the night looking down my hallway like, 'Are we safe? Are the doors locked? Is security on?' That's real! 'Are my babies safe? ” This fear calls into question the ethics of using someone’s life ‘ s as ent ertainment. It can be...