13 Myths Created And Spread By The Marketing Industry

"Military grade" actually kind of means "bottom of the barrel."
13 Myths Created And Spread By The Marketing Industry

It's no secret that marketing has been around since the dawn of time. military grade equipment is reliable and durable, these myths have been around for years and have been used to manipulate our emotions and our pocketbooks. From the clever marketing ploy of J.K. Rowling, to the Pledge of Allegiance, to the manipulation of fear by drug companies, they've also shaped our society and our beliefs. 

So read on to learn more about these myths and how they've been used to influence us over the years.

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Exploiting fear for profit.

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