Between now and next class, write down everything you see and hear that is telling you to buy something. (It doesn’t really matter what it is, just that you’re being encouraged to buy things.) Keep note of where you get each message and the medium it was in (billboard, TV ad, etc.) Don’t just count obvious ads – include every time you see a logo, a product placement, etc.
Time
Where I was
Medium
Look over your list and ask yourself the following questions.
Were there any times of day when I wasn’t being told to buy something?
Were there any places where I wasn’t being told to buy something?
Were there any media that never told me to buy something?
