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Methods Of Manipulation Used In Advertising

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  • Jacek Michalak

    (Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn)

  • Mateusz Stypinski

    (Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to see how selected methods of manipulation used in advertising affect consumer behaviour. The study was conducted using a diagnostic survey using an original questionnaire posted on social media. The participants included 102 selected individuals. According to the information gathered, the respondents are aware that the use of manipulation is widespread in advertising. The most common methods of achieving this include fragmenting the advertising message and leveraging the authority or popularity of individuals featured in advertisements. Fragmentation has a particularly strong effect. Others of similar importance include making the message appear scientific, idealising it, and influencing human emotions. Manipulation in advertisements often leads to situations when consumers decide to purchase products that they do not, in fact, need. Manipulative tactics, such as creating artificial needs, using psychological tricks, or applying social pressure, can significantly influence consumer decision-making, often resulting in the purchase of products that provide no genuine benefit or satisfaction.

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  • Jacek Michalak & Mateusz Stypinski, 2023. "Methods Of Manipulation Used In Advertising," OLSZTYN ECONOMIC JOURNAL, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 18(2), pages 195-206, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ole:journl:v:18:y:2023:i:2:p:195-206
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.31648/oej.10314
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    Keywords

    manipulation; advertising;

    JEL classification:

    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • M37 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Advertising

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