Rewriting the Myth of Invisibility: The Presentation of Older Adults in Australian Advertising
Dennis A. Olsen
Abstract:Old age diversity and inclusion in branded communication has become an increasingly important topic in Australia. This chapter establishes why brands should care about old age equity, inclusion and diversity, followed by an investigation into the current presentation of older adults in Australian advertising. Adopting a promotional culture stance, this empirical study examines the social standing of older Australians, those aged 50 years and over, as reflected by advertising, and investigates the previous clai… Show more
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