Pakistani childrens’ views of TV advertising

Muhammad Kashif (), Umair Altaf, Sajid Ali, Umer Asif, Hafiz Muhammad Ayub, Wafa Abeer and Ernest Cyril De Run ()
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Muhammad Kashif: GIFT University, Gujranwala, PAKISTAN

Tržište/Market, 2012, vol. 24, issue 2, 245-261

Abstract: This qualitative study explores Pakistani children’s views regarding TV advertising and outlines the factors impacting their choice of snack brands. Thirty-six children from three schools were selected purposefully and qualitative dana was collected through focus group sessions held in schools. Findings suggest that children understand the intended message of snack brand advertisers. Different variants of brands focusing on some product- and non-product related elements are considered imperative, contributing towards purchase. Children identify brandsn through jingles and cartoon characters and are well-aware of the logic behind TV advertising. This study highlighted children as knowledgeable, straightforward, fun-loving and rational consumers, all of which have some important implications for food marketers. The research is an original contribution to the work in the field of consumer socialization; it is intended to help the readers understand children’s attitude with regard to TV advertising, and identify some of the elements contributing to the choice of snack brands among children.

Keywords: snack brands; advertisement; children; focus groups; Pakistan; parents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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