Violent advertising in fashion marketing

Abstract

In this study, violent advertising is discussed. An empirical study, using picture analysis, is carried out. The intent of the advertisers’ message is compared with the interpretation of a male and a female consumer group. It is concluded that the consumers’ interpretations not are the ones that the advertisers had intended. The violence was interpreted in a much more negative way than expected. It is also concluded that there are differences in interpretations between men and women.