$1.$ Is this unethical marketing? Explain why or why not.

Critics argue that such campaigns $$blur the lines between consumerism and con artistry.$$ Is that a fair assessment? Why or why not?

How would you feel if you were involved in such an ambush?

If the majority of consumers are already skeptical about most advertising they are exposed to$,$ how do you think the general public would feel about such marketing campaigns?

Supporters of these campaigns argue that our economy is built on consumerism and that if you don$$t find more effective ways to reach consumers, the entire economy will suffer. Does that make the practice OK$?$ Should we just accept it as a nuisance and a necessary evil like solicitation calls during dinner?

Would your opinion change if the advertisers were more obvious in their campaigns$$such as admitting after each skit that the raving fans were really actors?