Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advertising can exaggerate the value or size of minor products.
- In plain terms
- Small things seem big when marketed well.
- What can you take from it?
- Marketing creates perceived value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do we buy what we need?
- How much is hype?
Another view
It ignores intrinsic product quality.
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