The media (TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet) has a huge impact on our lives. It influences our values and opinions. Consumers are exposed to hundreds of commercial messages each day. Is this good or bad? On the one hand advertisements can help us to learn about new products, compare prices, and make right choices. On the other hand, advertisements can make you buy things that you do not need.

Questions:

• How advertisements put pressure on consumers to buy certain products or services? Support your answer with some examples taken from TV, magazines, and/or newspapers.