7. Media Prevention Flashcards
Why do tobacco ads work
They aim messages at young people who are susceptible ie:
- masculinity
- thinness
- sex appeal
- “coolness”
What was the Philip Morris Campaign aimed to do
Youth smoking prevention
How much was spent on the Philip Morris campaign
100 million USD oer year
What age was the Philip Morris Campaign targeted to
10 to 14 year olds
What did the PM campaign encourage
Encouraged adults to talk to teens about smoking, prints and video ads for teens
PM Campaign aimed at Youth:
Think. Dont Smoke
PM Campaign aimed at parents
Talk. Theyll listen
Was PM Campaign effective?
NO. There was no change in behaviors
Ads are rated less favorably when
students are aware the company was a tobacco company
When teens are asked to recall ads they saw in last month what did they say
19% - PM
25% - State ads
6% outragous behavior
50% serious illness ads
Which ads do the majority of students recall
Serious illness ads (arouse negative emotions and show health consequences)
True or false: those who recalled seeing PM ads rated the ads more favorably than teens recalling seeing others
FALSE: Less favorably
True or False: Younger teens rated PM more favorably
TRUE
What did the PM Campaign lead to
Freater likelihood of smoking the following year or the intent to smoke in the future
Positive impression of tobacco industry
Makes smoking seem more attractive, but forbidden (rebellion)
Purpose of PM campsign
buy respectability, not prevent youth smoking, purpose to DELAY smoking not discourage a lifetime of it
Why is PM not the most effective
Doesnt mention the negative effects of smoking
What are the 3 main goals for anti smoking campaigns
- Highlight health consequences
- Deglamorize smoking
- Challenge misconceptions that smoking is widespread
What is truth (American legacy foundation)
The largest national anti smoking campaign that counters messages from tobacco companies