Persimpangan Etika, Materialisme, dan Branding dalam Iklan Televisi Produk Konsumen
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https://doi.org/10.55606/jass.v6i2.1866Keywords:
Television Advertising, Advertising Ethics, Consumption Culture, Semiotic Analysis, Branding, Media LiteracyAbstract
This research discusses the role of television advertising as a medium for conveying cultural and ethical values in consumer society. Through a semiotic analysis approach, this study highlights how messages in advertising implicitly and explicitly encourage consumption patterns and construct a social reality that associates happiness and success with material possessions. In addition, branding strategies in advertising are proven to play an important role in shaping consumer identity through the emotional associations built between products and lifestyle. However, advertising practices often ignore ethical principles such as honesty, fairness and social responsibility, especially towards vulnerable groups. The results of this research emphasize the importance of integrating ethical values in the advertising creative process and increasing public media literacy in order to create a healthier and more sustainable communication environment.
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