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[–] xmunk 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Having bright colors makes it more appealing to everyone but is an especially effective marketing tactic for children. Of course it doesn't only appeal to children, but it's a provably effective way to get children's attention.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Everyone is drawn to bright colors, not just children.

I still haven't been shown any ads at all, much less any aimed at children.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm not about to watch some ads to win an argument on the internet. Here's this though, which I added into an edit above but you may have not seen that.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bbV6I8VRMG8

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This video is unbearable to watch. It's even worse than the DARE crap in the 80's. If this is your proof that there are ads directed at kids I'm sorry but it ain't it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Did you even watch it? I don't remember, but I don't think it's anti-vape or anything. It just discusses how they've forgotten why anti-smoking ads worked. It's largely a media analysis channel.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

You don't remember? You're the one linking to it lol

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I watched it when it was uploaded. I haven't rewarched it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

You should watch it again. It is anti vape lol. You don't even know what you're linking .

Which is fine, I'm not a fan of vapes, but that video is on the same level as dare if you can even get through the annoying narrator.

Still waiting for a child targeted ad example.