Theme:
Women
Brand:
Virginia Slims, Camel, Salem, Kamel Reds, L&M
Manufacturer:
Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Format:
Advertisement
Tobacco Type:
Cigarette
Comments:
1971, 2000, 2004, 2003, 2006, 1999, 1991, 1999, 1968 (left to right, top to bottom)
One of the most common techniques tobacco companies employ in order to target women is women's liberation. Specifically, these advertisements show a woman in a position of power over a man, while being careful to keep the power-play light, carefree, and a bit flirtatious. The ads are prudent, hoping not to offend anyone while appearing to "take sides," so to speak, with women. Often, these ads distract from the position of power Big Tobacco itself holds over both sexes, by pitting women against men instead of against Big Tobacco.
Keywords:
Cigarette
