BEHIND THE SCENES: EXPOSING THE TRUTH

OBJECTIVES 1) Think together about the use of human body in advertising; 2) Discuss together what messages this advertising tries to give; 3) Discuss together the «truth» of these messages 4) Work together to come up with alternative ways to advertising.

SOME BASIC RULES 1) We would like everyone to participate 2) Answer questions freely and honestly during the session 3) We care about sharing what we will discuss: so, speak out about what you think on any issue; 4) Nobody is here to judge you and nobody will;

WE WILL ALSO TALK ABOUT ‘’PAES’’ Performance Appearance Enhancing Substances

TYPES OF PAES Legal substances: - supplements (e.g. vitamins, proteins, minerals…); - over the counter drugs. Illegal (doping) substances: substances that are prohibited by a sport governing body (e.g. anabolic steroids, growth hormones, EPO, stimulants….).

THINK ABOUT ADVERTISING: HOW IS THE HUMAN BODY USED AND PORTRAYED? We would like to know your opinions and views about this We have prepared an activity that you can complete individually (Activity 1)

WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS …

The body shapes one can see in product advertising are not real; ACTIVITY 1: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE STATEMENTS? HOW TRUTHFUL ARE THEY FOR YOU? Product advertising shows real bodies than can be found on the street at any time; The body shapes one can see in product advertising are the result of good training, good nutrition and careful and safe use of PAES; The body shapes one can see in product advertising are not real; The body shapes one can see in product advertising are part of the media production efforts and nothing else; The body shapes one can see in product advertising can be achieved by those who regularly take PAES substances.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE FINISHED, LET’S LOOK AT WHAT YOU THINK Are these views plausible? Are these views shared by others? Are these views shared by or predominant in society?

ACTIVITY 3: LET’S LOOK TOGETHER AT SOME VIDEOS

THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO DO ADVERTISING! REAL PEOPLE AND A BIT OF IRONY! Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett Costa Rica Executive Creative Director: Douglas Castro Creative Director / Copywriter: David Carvajal Art Director: Yoshua León Photographer: Tadeuz Jalocha Other additional credits: Jennifer Caldwel

OF HUMAN BODY IN ADVERTISING? SO, WHAT CAN WE SAY ABOUT THE USE OF HUMAN BODY IN ADVERTISING? Product advertising uses human bodies to make one think that products are good and/or healthy The bodies one sees may be far from reality Product advertising uses scenic tricks, photo editing and other means to reach its goals Product advertising could make different choices and be different!!

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THESE ISSUES?

ACTIVITY 2: LET’S WORK TOGETHER ON NEW ADVERTISING Make small groups of 4-5 people and: 1. Assign to each group a target PRODUCT 2. Ask each group to discuss and propose an ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 3. Each group shares its work with the rest of the participants

HERE ARE SOME TARGET PRODUCTS! CLOTHES PERFUME CARS PAES

THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS Now we share the advertising plan of each group …

THANK YOU ALL!!! Advertising Reality