This document discusses ethical issues in advertising. It begins with an introduction and then covers the role of advertising in modern business, including its psychological, economic, and social functions. Some common ethical issues in advertising are then outlined, such as promoting unhealthy products, creating desire for unnecessary products, and deceptive advertisements. A case study of unethical marketing practices by Philip Morris is also presented. The document goes on to discuss various advertising strategies and how ethical issues can arise, using examples like Tide and Surf Excel. It concludes by noting that what is considered ethical varies globally but that those in advertising and marketing still need an ethical foundation.