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Because they realized that their adult demographic commercials are being seen by children exposing them to The Temptations of cigarettes

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What was the first product to banned from television advertising?

cigarettes


What was the first product to be banned from television advertising?

cigarettes


Why were cigarette ads banned from television?

to make people stop smoking


What year were cigarette ads banned in the UK?

Cigarette ads were banned in UK on August 1, 1965. Although there were still some commercials on loose tobacco and cigars until 1991. Also non television advertising were still allowed until 1986 when they became under stricter guidelines.


Should junkfood ads be banned from television?

yes they should. The ads arnt doing anyone any good. They only tell you how good it tastes but not how bad it is for your health.


If all the fast food ads were banned and changed into health food ads would obesity rates and so on decrease?

most probably, because it is said that television can influence the human mind


How come they don't have commercials for ciggerates?

Until 1971, commercials for cigarettes aired on tv all the time. President Nixon signed an executive order banning all advertisements for cigarettes on television and radio. Of course, you will still find ads in magazines today.


Why should cigarettes should be banned?

Cigarettes should be banned because they can damage your lungs.


When the product is not banned is it correct to ban its advertisement?

When a product is not banned, it is sometimes correct to ban its advertisement if those ads can influence children to use a product that is not recommended for children. For example, advertising for cigarettes is banned in some places to protect children.


Why aren't cigarette commercials on TV anymore?

smoking ads have not had an impact on people. therefor have been banned.


Should television ads be banned?

No. Cable would cost much more than it already does, plus companies would lose half of their exposure.


The sale of cigarettes should be banned?

Why stop at cigarettes? Should the sale of alcoholic drinks, soda, colas, Big Macs, French fries, salt, sugar, computer games, cellphones, candy, savoury snacks, red meat, pizza, rap music, TVs, cream cakes and shoes with high heels be banned? They are all "bad" for us.