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Advertising to children
Advertising products or services to children raises questions regarding the application, duration, impact on youngsters, and ethical considerations surrounding the practice of targeting children with advertising. Understanding the effects of advertising on children's behavior and well-being is a complex and evolving field of study.
Advertising is defined by national laws and advertising standards. In advertising law, the definition of a child varies from one jurisdiction to another, but the age of 12 is commonly used as a cut-off point Various countries and jurisdictions have restrictions or bans on advertising to children. The European Union also has framework legislation in place which sets down minimum provisions on advertising to children.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines early childhood as ages 0–8 years. For the purposes of advertising law, the definition of a child varies from one jurisdiction to another. However, the age of 12 is commonly used as a cut-off point. This cut-off point is made in consideration of the widespread academic view that by age 12 children have developed their behavior as consumers, can effectively recognize advertising, and are able to adopt critical attitudes towards it.
Advertising to children can take place on traditional media such as television, radio, print, new media, internet and other electronic media. The use of packaging, in-store advertising, event sponsorship, and promotions can also be classified as advertising.
Many advertisements depict children around the same age as the viewer. The latest technologies from laptops, and mobile phones, to toys are being advertised by companies to attract customers. Companies have new mediums and methods to spread their advertisements as a result of these emerging technologies. Children can watch commercials with children of the same age acting overjoyed about a product, thus encouraging them to also purchase the product. Advertising has a strong hold on behavior, as children are known to act out behavior and repeat quotes heard on advertisements—even in situations contextually separate from the ad. Television advertisements can create peer attention between children which may attract them to buy the products. Companies will still use ads to target children because they are worth billions in sales.
The effect is seen mainly in young children. According to a study from the UK, it states that celebrities who endorse specific foods in television commercials are a powerful influence on children, and that effect may extend beyond the advertisement itself. That study contained 181 children, and was concluded that children ate more potato chips after seeing advertisements featuring a popular UK sports figure than children who only watched commercials for toys and nuts.
Jason C. G. Halford from University of Liverpool stated that when children viewed celebrity "Gary Lineker in the advertisement, they ate a lot more crisps... but what was surprising was when we showed him presenting his show we found that it had the same effect as the advertisement." Many types of research indicate that children are more likely to pick foods sponsored by celebrities, even when it is just fruit. A study in 2012 found that children who were offered both cookies and apples were more likely to choose the apple, if it had an Elmo (a popular children's toy) sticker on it. Researchers say that this phenomenon is worrisome, since most foods advertised on television are unhealthy, and linked to a child's health and weight long-term.
Children are attracted to television advertisements, especially those featuring their favorite cartoons, which not only engage them positively but also create an intention to make purchases. McDonald's stands out as a leader in targeting young children through television ads among fast-food chains. In 2016, McDonald's allocated $32.9 million for television advertising, with a specific focus on promoting Happy Meals tailored to children. Moreover, McDonald's outperforms other fast-food brands by employing strategies such as providing free cartoon characters and animal figurines in their Happy Meals.
Advertising to children
Advertising products or services to children raises questions regarding the application, duration, impact on youngsters, and ethical considerations surrounding the practice of targeting children with advertising. Understanding the effects of advertising on children's behavior and well-being is a complex and evolving field of study.
Advertising is defined by national laws and advertising standards. In advertising law, the definition of a child varies from one jurisdiction to another, but the age of 12 is commonly used as a cut-off point Various countries and jurisdictions have restrictions or bans on advertising to children. The European Union also has framework legislation in place which sets down minimum provisions on advertising to children.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines early childhood as ages 0–8 years. For the purposes of advertising law, the definition of a child varies from one jurisdiction to another. However, the age of 12 is commonly used as a cut-off point. This cut-off point is made in consideration of the widespread academic view that by age 12 children have developed their behavior as consumers, can effectively recognize advertising, and are able to adopt critical attitudes towards it.
Advertising to children can take place on traditional media such as television, radio, print, new media, internet and other electronic media. The use of packaging, in-store advertising, event sponsorship, and promotions can also be classified as advertising.
Many advertisements depict children around the same age as the viewer. The latest technologies from laptops, and mobile phones, to toys are being advertised by companies to attract customers. Companies have new mediums and methods to spread their advertisements as a result of these emerging technologies. Children can watch commercials with children of the same age acting overjoyed about a product, thus encouraging them to also purchase the product. Advertising has a strong hold on behavior, as children are known to act out behavior and repeat quotes heard on advertisements—even in situations contextually separate from the ad. Television advertisements can create peer attention between children which may attract them to buy the products. Companies will still use ads to target children because they are worth billions in sales.
The effect is seen mainly in young children. According to a study from the UK, it states that celebrities who endorse specific foods in television commercials are a powerful influence on children, and that effect may extend beyond the advertisement itself. That study contained 181 children, and was concluded that children ate more potato chips after seeing advertisements featuring a popular UK sports figure than children who only watched commercials for toys and nuts.
Jason C. G. Halford from University of Liverpool stated that when children viewed celebrity "Gary Lineker in the advertisement, they ate a lot more crisps... but what was surprising was when we showed him presenting his show we found that it had the same effect as the advertisement." Many types of research indicate that children are more likely to pick foods sponsored by celebrities, even when it is just fruit. A study in 2012 found that children who were offered both cookies and apples were more likely to choose the apple, if it had an Elmo (a popular children's toy) sticker on it. Researchers say that this phenomenon is worrisome, since most foods advertised on television are unhealthy, and linked to a child's health and weight long-term.
Children are attracted to television advertisements, especially those featuring their favorite cartoons, which not only engage them positively but also create an intention to make purchases. McDonald's stands out as a leader in targeting young children through television ads among fast-food chains. In 2016, McDonald's allocated $32.9 million for television advertising, with a specific focus on promoting Happy Meals tailored to children. Moreover, McDonald's outperforms other fast-food brands by employing strategies such as providing free cartoon characters and animal figurines in their Happy Meals.