DEADLY PERSUASIONS: What Advertisers Really Sell Our Kids
More than ever before, our children and teens are under assault by advertisers. The average young American is exposed to more than 3,000 advertisements each day, many of which convey strong messages about success, popularity and self-worth. These carefully crafted messages often shape the values of our children, undermining what parents try to teach them about life, love, character and relationships.
Don’t miss this chance to hear Dr. Jean Kilbourne, a pioneer in understanding the effects of advertising, as she explores the damage caused by pervasive and persuasive advertising to the hearts and minds of our young people. Her presentation is guaranteed to be fascinating, fast-paced and funny.
Jean Kilbourne is an award-winning lecturer, author and documentary filmmaker. Her films and lectures, which include Killing Us Softly, Spin the Bottle, and Slim Hopes, have been presented on over half of all college campuses in America and to millions of others around the world. She is the author of Can’t Buy My Love and has served as advisor to former U.S. Surgeons General and as a member of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.