Discussion: Product Safety And Advertising
1. The power of advertising is in its persuasive influence, and this influence can take several different forms. Research and explain one example of persuasive advertising within the last year that violated the law in regards to unfair and deceptive trade practices listed within Section 13-2: Advertising as a Contract Basis for Product Liability of your textbook. Provide support for your response.
2. Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for information about latest activities by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Analyze the current state of government regulation for product safety to determine whether each administrative agencies is generally proactive or reactive. Provide one specific example within the last year from each agency.
3. Discuss your reaction to the public service announcement (PSA) video below in relation to the marketing and advertising of junk food to children. Is the PSA appropriate or inappropriate? Explain your rationale.
Youtube Video: "Fast food and Children [Powerful] Advertisement".
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.