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It’s not the advertising - it’s the dog food. Every time…

“It’s not the advertising - it’s the dog food. Every time anybody has a look at it or has a lick of it, they don’t like it.” quote by Charles Krauthammer
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“It’s not the advertising - it’s the dog food. Every time anybody has a look at it or has a lick of it, they don’t like it.”

Charles Krauthammer

About This Quote

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Advertising can be as unappealing as dog food when it fails to connect with the audience.

In simple terms: Bad ads repel people like dog food.

Key Takeaway

Make ads appealing and relevant.

Themes

advertising communication relevance

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • political campaign
  • public health messaging

Key Concepts

branding consumer psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make a message tasty to your audience?
  • What makes an ad feel like dog food?
A Different Perspective

Even well‑crafted ads may still be ignored if the audience is distrustful.

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