Advertising is everywhere in our lives, on TV, on the internet, in newspapers and on the streets. Some people think that advertising makes us buy things that we do not really need, while others believe that it gives us useful information about new products. In my opinion, both views are true, but I agree more with the first one.
On the one hand, advertising can be useful. It tells people about new products and services that can make their lives better. For example, advertisements can tell us about a new medicine, a safer car or a phone with better features. Without advertising, we may not know about these products. Advertising also helps people to compare prices and choose the best product for them. Moreover, it helps new companies to sell their products and grow their business.
On the other hand, I believe that advertising often encourages people to buy things they do not need. Advertisers are very clever. They use famous people, beautiful pictures and music to make products look attractive. They also make people feel that they will be happier, more beautiful or more successful if they buy a product. For example, many young people buy expensive clothes and the newest smartphones because of advertisements, even though their old ones are still good. This can make people waste money and even get into debt. It also creates a lot of waste, which is bad for the environment.
In my opinion, advertising gives us some useful information, but its main purpose is to make companies rich, not to improve our lives. Therefore, people should think carefully before they buy something.
In conclusion, although advertising can tell us about useful new products, I agree that it mainly encourages us to buy things that we do not really need.