The reading passage contends that advertisement is beneficial in many sides. On the other hand, the lecture brings up several points that contradict this argument.
First of all, the lecturer argues that since selling a product is the only purpose that advertisements have, they tend to spread out the misinformation to consumers. By doing so, people are desired to buy a product as they believe all the information in advertisement. This casts doubt on the reading passage, which states that the information from advertisement is helpful for consumers to find the best way to buy a certain product.
Moreover, according to the lecturer, the products that are advertised tend to be expensive. To specific, the company can afford the price of having advertisement by increasing the price of products. But needless to say, the consumers don't know anything about this clue when they watch the advertisement. This refutes the reading passage's assertion that the company provides the product that is marked as an affordable lower price for the consumers.
The final point in the lecture is that company encourages people to buy a product by advertising. As consumers keep paying a credit, it is bad for the economy
This rebuffs the reading passage's argument that as consumers spend money, it helps a function of economy. |