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The Economist says "Brands are good for you." "They not only simplify choices and guarantee quality, but they add fun and interest." You need a subscription to read the cover article (natch), but the cover that appropriates Naomi Klein's book title is at the link, and
there is a companion article you can read.
Here's her response. Are there people who genuinely think that "we" are in charge of the brands? Is this the new corporate line--"Can't we all just get along?"
posted by aflakete
on Sep 9, 2001 -
21 comments
Underground marketing shills "put it in your life". Big Fat co. sends 18-34yr olds into the world to act out ad dramas promoting products. "I feel so great, so real." (I'm not sure what the writer means by "facially attractive, in that asymmetrical sort of way," though.)[via
null device, NYT reg. req.]
Ten-day Ubik deodorant spray or Ubik roll-on ends worry of offending, brings you back where the happening is.
posted by aflakete
on Jul 16, 2001 -
12 comments
Brand virus leaps to another level. Law & Order episodes on TNT next month will have ads digitally inserted.
Which reminds me--I was thinking about a device that would
remove objects (say, Bruce Willis) from any channel I pick. . .I say
we should get paid for watching ads customized to our specifications. (via
Q)
posted by aflakete
on May 27, 2001 -
15 comments
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