Quote by Marshall McLuhan

The business of the advertiser is to see that we go about our business with some magic spell or tune or slogan throbbing quietly in the background of our minds.

The business of the advertiser is to see that we go about ou

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This quote suggests that advertisers aim to influence our behavior by embedding subconscious messages or catchy phrases in our minds. It implies that advertisers use a sort of enchantment or charm to captivate us, subtly persuading us to engage with their products or services. In essence, the quote highlights the power of advertising to subtly shape and control our decisions and actions without us even realizing it.

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