This document discusses different perspectives on the impact of advertising. It notes that advertising creates consumer needs and promotes materialism according to critics, while proponents argue that it provides information, creates jobs, and encourages a higher standard of living. The document also examines the role of ethics in advertising, the effects of ads targeted at children, and debates around whether advertising encourages materialism or is a reflection of society. Additionally, it explores the potential for advertisers to control media and the role of advertising in the economy by fostering economic growth and encouraging consumption.