What is controversial advertising?

Controversial advertising is a type of advertising that seeks to provoke a negative reaction from viewers in order to generate attention and interest. Often, controversial ads are designed to be shocking or offensive, and they often rely on stereotypes, fearmongering, and other inflammatory tactics to get their point across. While some people find these ads to be distasteful, others find them to be eye-opening and thought-provoking. Either way, controversial advertising is effective in that it gets people talking about the product, service, or issue that is being promoted.