Culture and advertising. A comparative analysis between Spain and Morocco
Authorship
Y.T.
Master in Business Administration [L]
Y.T.
Master in Business Administration [L]
Defense date
02.20.2025 17:00
02.20.2025 17:00
Summary
The influence of culture on advertising is key to understanding how advertising messages are shaped by the different customs and values of each culture. As the world has become a global village, it is increasingly important for brands to be aware of the cultural particularities of the markets they operate in, in order to establish an authentic connection with their end consumers. Advertising not only serves the purpose of providing information, persuading, or changing consumer opinions, but it is also a key element in the creation and dissemination of a country's cultural identity, whose significance can shape the perception of a nation both internally and externally. As a Moroccan student living in Spain, I was surprised to see how advertising strategies differ between countries, which led me to analyze how cultural differences between Spain and Morocco influence advertising, especially in sectors such as everyday consumer goods, beverages, and telecommunications. The aim of this study is to analyze the differences between Spain and Morocco, focusing on how each country communicates its principles and values through advertising and how brands adapt their advertising strategies to connect with their target audiences. In this regard, I will rely on Hofstede’s model, considering relevant cultural dimensions such as power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and any other aspects that may influence how brands convey their messages. At the same time, a comparative analysis of advertising from various brands in the mentioned industries will be conducted. The objective is to practically examine how they adapt their advertising messages to the cultural particularities of Spain and Morocco. The general conclusion of this study is that there are cultural differences between Spain and Morocco that also impact advertising strategies, as brands operating in Morocco must adapt their advertising messages to effectively communicate local values and customs. This highlights the necessity of considering the cultural particularities of each context when developing advertising campaigns, particularly in sectors such as everyday consumer goods, beverages, and telecommunications.
The influence of culture on advertising is key to understanding how advertising messages are shaped by the different customs and values of each culture. As the world has become a global village, it is increasingly important for brands to be aware of the cultural particularities of the markets they operate in, in order to establish an authentic connection with their end consumers. Advertising not only serves the purpose of providing information, persuading, or changing consumer opinions, but it is also a key element in the creation and dissemination of a country's cultural identity, whose significance can shape the perception of a nation both internally and externally. As a Moroccan student living in Spain, I was surprised to see how advertising strategies differ between countries, which led me to analyze how cultural differences between Spain and Morocco influence advertising, especially in sectors such as everyday consumer goods, beverages, and telecommunications. The aim of this study is to analyze the differences between Spain and Morocco, focusing on how each country communicates its principles and values through advertising and how brands adapt their advertising strategies to connect with their target audiences. In this regard, I will rely on Hofstede’s model, considering relevant cultural dimensions such as power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and any other aspects that may influence how brands convey their messages. At the same time, a comparative analysis of advertising from various brands in the mentioned industries will be conducted. The objective is to practically examine how they adapt their advertising messages to the cultural particularities of Spain and Morocco. The general conclusion of this study is that there are cultural differences between Spain and Morocco that also impact advertising strategies, as brands operating in Morocco must adapt their advertising messages to effectively communicate local values and customs. This highlights the necessity of considering the cultural particularities of each context when developing advertising campaigns, particularly in sectors such as everyday consumer goods, beverages, and telecommunications.
Direction
BANDE VILELA, MARIA BELEN (Tutorships)
BANDE VILELA, MARIA BELEN (Tutorships)
Court
LOPEZ LOPEZ, VICENTE ANGEL (Chairman)
TURIENZO RIVEIRO, JAVIER (Secretary)
PEREZ PICO, ADA MARIA (Member)
LOPEZ LOPEZ, VICENTE ANGEL (Chairman)
TURIENZO RIVEIRO, JAVIER (Secretary)
PEREZ PICO, ADA MARIA (Member)