Visual Examples of Subliminal Messages In Advertising

This short article will give an insight into the visual examples of subliminal messages as used in political speeches, cartoons, movies, song, and of course the media and advertising industry – especially the advertising industry!

Subliminal messages in every corner of the advertising industry, across all types of brands, corporations, and products, - it doesn't matter on the industry - even the most subtle subliminal suggestion can have a huge effect on brand recognition and on sales.

However, subliminal messaging is actually banned from use in TV advertising – companies are not allowed to use a visual messages which are shorter than half a.5 of a second i.e. much faster than our eyes are capable of seeing. Neither are they allowed to use subliminal sounds – for example a sound which is below or above the level of human hearing capacity – this is basically as they are seen as manipulative – and rightly so, there have been several studies showing the influence of subliminal adverts.

However there is still a LOT subliminal messages in advertising posters and still shots. These vary from hidden text within an image (most commonly the word Sex), or subliminal suggestions (again most commonly suggesting Sexual intercourse).

Virtually all sectors of industry have used subliminal messages - everyone from from local neighbourhood bars to multinational fast food companies; - even McDonalds, and KFC producing subliminal suggestions for their adverts. Coca cola is famous for usingimages of naked women hidden cleverly on their bottles - they will do anything to anything to link coca cola and sex in your mind.

George Bush is also a fan of subliminal messaging - he has used it to his advantage throughout his election campaigns. Disney too frequently use subliminals – for the same reasons as McDonalds – it adds a wider appeal and makes their movies more memorable.

There are countless more visual examples of subliminal messages so follow the link to see some more.