If the media marketed peace or such attributes as character and integrity with all the same gusto of selling us the next new electronic gadget or Hollywood blockbuster film, would people buy?

by Vinny Posted 2012/06/21 06:28:01

Related Topics: Ads, Film, Free, Hollywood, Media, Commercial, Random, Peace, Love, Campaign, 2015, Personal

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There are some interesting commercials out there which depict people performing and passing on simple acts of kindness and displaying strong personal character. Unfortunately these ads usually have an ulterior motive in the end (i.e., to sell you insurance).

What do you think would happen if there was a campaign to market such values without the hook? The so-called "product" would be free: Your own actions.

Love.
Peace.
Acceptance.
Understanding.
Conflict resolution.
Random acts of kindness.
Helping others without expectation.
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If the mass media "sold" the public on such general and universally desired social traits, what might be the result in, say, 2015?

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MidnightCowboy 2012/06/21 13:36:53

Just give your own answer and please explain.

You are brilliant! I praise you for this concept. Positive infomercials promoting peace and love would generate some good in this world, however, the war machine is so powerful and so many people are indoctrinated toward war that they would be oblivious to the infomercials promoting peace. It's a sad situation that exists in this world. I always like to think on the bright side. It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. Infomercials, like the ones you have presented ideas for, would be the quintessential ones.

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Vinny to Midnigh... 2012/06/23 17:54:55

Thank you. I appreciate all you said.
...It's a sad social commentary that after 2 days there has been only a single reply. Yet, ridiculous, trivial and meaningless questions about hairstyles, fashion, celebrities, and whether you put ketchup on a hot dog or not get raved.

I don't know of there's enough wick left to keep the candle burning much longer.

~V.

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