Which of the Following Is a Plausible Reason to Argue

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a plausible reason to argue that advertisers do not exert undue influence over the media?

• A)Media does not often show advertisements with violent or sexual content.
• B)Advertisements help the media reduce its cost of operation.
• C)Only the larger companies are influenced by the effect of advertising.
• D)An advertiser needs the media more than they need any individual advertiser.
• E)Only the smaller companies are influenced by the effect of advertising.

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