Advertising is everywhere in modern society, so ordinary, that it fades into the background of our everyday lives. As with anything as complicated and commonplace as advertising, there are both advantages and disadvantages to it. However, all things considered, the positive aspects of advertising outweigh the negatives.
There are many advantages to advertising, both direct and indirect. The direct benefits of advertising are educational and informational, giving information the average person may not otherwise happen to run across. “It informs us about candidates running for office. It tells us about important issues such as the benefits of seatbelt use, the dangers of drugs, and the problem of drunk driving.” (Source Day). These direct benefits are particularly important in the realm of politics, allowing all potential voters access to major political arguments without the voters having to actively seek out the information. An indirect benefit of advertising is demonstrating to consumers the