I agree, but like you, I think the motives run deeper than mere profits. The slice of life peeks presented in advertising seem unrealistic, ridiculous, and egregious. Advertisers are 'trying too hard' to demonstrate diversity | Daily Mail Online Channel 4 YouGov poll looked at representation of BAME and LGBT communities Broadcaster claims that brands are. If the general public only knew how creepy, manipulative, and destructive he is . None of my posts or replies are hateful, I dont use foul language, dont attack the people who post or who I disagree with although I will use sarcasm occasionally. Actually, Jordy, I dont think Robert is being sarcastic. Bottom line, I consider my self slightly left of center politically, but having experienced discrimination I am sensitive to it and find it unacceptable in all its forms (yes, including against straight white males). In answer to your question, its both. If the advertisers followed the US population demographics itd be one thing. Thats another funny trope. He replied, young lady, I have plenty of assets, I just dont have any money. But anyway, regardless, pray for your country. Honestly, I dont see this getting any better. Youre right, Joey TV *is* unwatchable. And yet when it comes to white males we dont complain about micro aggressions because were too busy being hit with actual-in-your-face aggression which society seems to find acceptable, e.g., patriarchy, toxic masculinity, mansplaining, manspreading, all the worlds ills are the fault of the European male, etc. I am a somewhat older fellow, and looking back, single events and changes never seemed sinister. It is the same with Russia, because they have no control there. These are proven statistics. And their purchasing power is growing 70 percent faster than that of non-Latinos. Thank you for pointing out yet another double standard. But modern Disney is very different. Since the companys announcement, I now use the Qwant or Brave search engines instead. I am a gay man and i am SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THE LGBTQ BULLCRAP BEING SHOVED DOWN OUR THROATS!!! I searched around and found this. Neutral is burying your head in the sand. Not one white male in the signage. Is it just me, or is the world falling apart? Why Prioritizing Diversity is Key in Connected TV Ads Youre right, Ace the majority of brands are so aggravating and obnoxious that a lot of us are cutting the cord. I suggested it as further reading for all. Yes, the lgbtq is a cult. If you took commercials seriously, you would think the most pressing problem in the lives of young American women is avoiding split ends and shaving their crotches, that normal people do cartwheels after getting a $5 refund on their taxes, or that married couples often give each other new cars for Christmas. I dont consider myself a racist by any means, and hinting that Im not supportive or on board with all the overnight, progressive changes and what I see as financially driven portrayals of race in commercials and ads. Dont allow our media to control who should or should not be placed on a pedestal. Every soldier, police officer and fireman knows this. In the UK you notice plenty of Indian/Arab + White couples. Id love to hear an actual black persons take on the representation of black people in TV commercials. For more information about this processing of personal data, check our Privacy and Cookie Policy. That is the main problem. The other 9% are asian and hispanic interracial marriages. I would think that minorities, especially blacks, would and could argue that for decades they were grossly underrepresented in advertising and theyd be right. Anyone up for organizing a white history month? Always point the finger at some one else and never accepting responsibility for their actions. theres no such thing as reverse discrimination. r/TooAfraidToAsk - Has anyone noticed that newer commercials almost . Of course, when I searched with Google for this, nothing would show up. Believe it or not, the United States of America is one of the *least* racist countries on the face of the earth. Yes, there were some race-based cultural differences and the injustice of segregation, but we were still much more visibly Americans, with a shared American culture. As an aside, Im not sure why the above article suggests that blacks shouldnt be depicted in commercials doing white things, that they should be depicted doing black things. The Kellogg brothers were Seventh Day Aventists who preached that meat is evil, advocating a grain and veg based diet. Why is every commercial have blacks and gay people and interracial marriages. I am just sick of all this CRAP being shoved down our throats. Forbes Communications Council members share strategies for including authentic diversity in marketing. "A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry (2021)." It would be more realistic & more palatable if companies would use the actual or real percentages of interracial couples, races & genders instead of trying to make these things as absolutely above normal or actual numbers. Another way is to ask for an opinion from someone unrelated to your campaign, but always take that input in the right proportions. the clothes fairy one is just annoying. Same with EastwoodDirty Harry throws away his badge at the end of the movieand in other Eastwood filmstheres usually a negative compromise. Why are there commercials that mention the term baby daddy? Having the belief that you can constantly improve yourself and affect others more positively. To that end, Tubi is actually a pretty great (and free!) wowi mean, ZING! And if many people still choose not to intermarry, so be it. . Frankly I have NO idea what to do about this, EXCEPT ALERT THE MEDIA so those folk DONATING to these organizations WILL NOT HAVE MILLIONS of $$ and in some cases (BLM) 100s of MILLIONS. . Even the HIV medicine ads show two gay black guys. It was the white people of America who spilled blood to free the black man, brother fighting brother. I HAD EVERY SYMPTOM of DYSPHORIA! I have no problem with people from different cultures, perspectives, etc. Those forces are not invisible, just flying under the general radar. And naturally I notice make up ads, clothing designers and culturally similar ads that represent people like me. I have been saying this for years. Multiracial images have long been used by advertisers, but the current version exploded onto billboards and magazine ads in the late 1980s, when United Colors of Bennetton ads . Thanks for speaking up, Jake. Mandy Glidewell, CentricsIT, 9.
I am really tired of seeing mainly blacks featured in TV ads! Its a good question, Bill. Thought it was just me till I saw these posts, I noticed it also after the divider Obama was in charge, think he still is, I dont buy any of the crap they advertise. I understand that the oscars criteria for being nominated for best picture includes a declaration that the movie pushes equality and diversity, and is socially all inclusive. I would love to organize SHWM (Single Heterosexual White Males) because we are apparently unrepresented and as such are solely responsible for the oppression of all non-SHWM people! Too bad theres no cancellation button for commercials! Its a phenomenon known as white replacement or white erasure, and those who champion it are the very same ones who would ridicule and call racists those who point it out. It is self preservation! I guess the issue Microsoft has with my posts & or comments because they are from a conservative perspective. In a televised production of The Nutcracker a few years ago, we saw wealthy 19th Russian couples at a ball in St. Petersburg who were interracial. Is that not the very definition of racism? These companies didnt get the message, so now boycotts and canceled subscriptions are hurting their bottom lines. Blm and its little followers are trying to take over the world and that will NEVER HAPPEN!! The contrast between todays media and the real world is truly striking. . They need to work with the police and clean up their own communities. Liberals. Not only that, but I see very few women who look like me. 4. Yeah, Im not seeing how follow the money works here. Pew Research indicates that roughly 40% of the U.S. population is a racial or ethnic minority. Diversity in TV advertising has improved in the ensuing years. The blatant portrayal that the white woman has washed her hands of the white man is wrong and must not continue. There are very few ads that are unique in some way, interesting, relatable, maybe even make me laugh and actually highlight the friggin product. This diversity crap has to end but it seems to be caused by companies so they promote ethnic groups in fear of retaliation that they are not representing other communities. I have a theory: His point was that typically black people arent into stuff like hiking, camping, backpacking, canoeing..those kinds of pursuits. Just last week, I tried playing the demo for a long-awaited Nintendo video game called Splatoon, which sees cute little squid characters shooting brightly colored ink at each other in a battle to paint the most territory. Bogart was that height but he wasnt going to be paired in a movie with Cary Grant or Robert Mitchum because he would look like a midget. I think its funny imaging these losers making 6-7+ figures/yr patting themselves on the back for paying a black actor (probably less than they used to pay whites) to be in their boring commercials as if that can assuage their guilt. Now theres an idea, Jay. Unfortunately African Americans in the inner cities are at a great disadvantage to develop positive Motivational Values for at least three reasons. r/unpopularopinion on Reddit: Forced diversity is stupid. There are over 80 commercials currently airing that feature black male white females in romantic relationships. Thank you for the kind words, B.Y. Levin is probably the smartest, most observant, most literate social/political commentator out there. I am not the only person noticing all this. Together, the masculine and feminine complement one another in ways that only nature could have devised. As others have pointed out, its actually exacerbating racism. Its going to have an impact on how people vote. Dont worry about opening up new segments, just focus on the market segments that do buy from you. Not racist, just human nature. That might seem to make sense but do you know a lot of really poor Asian people in America? Where are the 60% white people? Far from it. Dont worry about being politically correct. Wow, where will this country get our future warriors? What a sad missed opportunity for brands and advertisers whose money and messages have so much potential power to show the best in all of us and celebrate the things that make our cultures special while bringing us all closer in our common love for a brand. Its just around the corner if we dont do something now. Im wondering what the solutions could be? That is their target. Dr E Michael Jones has written extensively about this group of people in his book The Jewish revolutionary spirit. Not to mention these brands begin to be perceived as followers rather than leaders so innovation, creative thinking and originality fades away too. You can search our content library for case studies, research, industry insights, and more. I believe youre right on the money from your refusal to use Google services all the way through to your predictions for the end of the dollar. I keep my business behind closed doors where it belongs!!! I mean, according to these commercials, were all doing well right? Everything is about what I FEEL LIKE or I want.. Exactly! Infiltrated from within. Yep, that about describes our institutions today.