Dario on 10/12/2008 at 22:12
Can everyone list some marketing myths/scams/lies/etc? I'm trying to compile some for a photo/CG series I'm working on that tackles some society issues. ((
http://www.deefrag.com/files/Temp/images/photo%20series/Glamour%20Mags%20hi.jpg) example of one pic / (
http://www.deefrag.com/files/Temp/images/photo%20series/Whore%20hi.jpg) another)
So far, I've got one myth/scam that I want to take a swipe at (below), but am looking for more...
- The Megapixel Myth (camera makers pitching the idea that more megapixels are better... Total BS for most consumer cams, and only beneficial in thousand-dollar pro models... and even then, you have to read reviews to make sure your cam of choice even makes full use of the megapixels, otherwise they're pulling a fast one)
dj_ivocha on 10/12/2008 at 22:58
Marketing myths, eh? Let me see...
Just about every TV/Radio/etc commercial ever made.
There! I've given you plenty of material, now you only have to choose whatever suits your series best and voila. No need to thank me. :cool:
Microwave Oven on 10/12/2008 at 23:34
Well, there's the classic "Enzyte" scam. There's a small example.
R Soul on 10/12/2008 at 23:59
"No added sugar!" - There could still be loads of sugar in it. They just haven't added any themselves.
"1% fat" - Is that good? What's the typical fat level for this type of product?
Scots Taffer on 11/12/2008 at 00:05
using lynx (or axe, if you're in the states) will make sexy woman appear from nowhere and invite you to have various interesting sexual relations with them
PigLick on 11/12/2008 at 00:22
yeh what a fuckin rort, it doesnt work at all
RavynousHunter on 11/12/2008 at 09:52
Reflexology, the penis pump, and almost any self-help program.
demagogue on 11/12/2008 at 10:54
Oh Mojave ... If you deconstruct Microsoft's current ad campaign, it's as if they're admitting the hype for Vista is better than its actual content. So when it starts getting attacked for its content ... go back to the hype!
SD on 11/12/2008 at 12:46
Quote Posted by R Soul
"1% fat" - Is that good? What's the typical fat level for this type of product?
My favourite of this type is when sugary products, usually boiled sweets or marshmallows, are advertised as being "fat free", as if gorging yourself with them won't make you fat.
