With Respect to Offensiveness in Advertising,Abercrombie & Fitch Ads Have

question 48

Multiple Choice

With respect to offensiveness in advertising,Abercrombie & Fitch ads have frequently been criticized for using overly sexualized imagery.Experts would most likely agree that the ultimate regulator of such ads is the fact that

• A) universal laws completely control this form of advertising.
• B) moral standards are higher for clothing manufacturers than other companies.
• C) trends and personal tastes are objective and quantifiable metrics.
• D) such companies tend to lose money and shift their marketing strategies.
• E) the marketplace has the ultimate veto power on the success or failure of such ads.

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