This document discusses the scope and functions of advertising. It defines advertising and outlines its key objectives such as creating brand awareness, persuading customers, and stimulating repeat purchases. The document also discusses the purposes of advertising like convincing customers that a company's products are best and enhancing the company's image. It provides examples of how advertising can differentiate products from competitors and create new demands. While advertising can promote products, the document also notes potential dysfunctions like misrepresentation, partial disclosures, visual distortions, and false comparisons.