Why do companies use advertising?
What is a "need"?
A need is something you must have to live.
What is a "want"?
A want is something people would want to have.
Where are some places we see advertisements?
Commercials on TV, Billboards, Newspapers, Magazines, Internet, Grocery Store Signs and Windows
Why do companies advertise what they are selling?
Companies want people to buy what they are selling so they can earn money.
What 2 questions should we ask ourselves before we buy something?
Do I need it or do I want it? Do I have enough money to pay for it?
Why do advertisers make advertisements colorful, fun, and interesting to look at?
When an advertisement looks good people will like what they see and think that they NEED it.