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“To be a success in advertising you must want to fill other people with a passion for possession.” quote by Bernice Fitz-Gibbon
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“To be a success in advertising you must want to fill other people with a passion for possession.”

Bernice Fitz-Gibbon

About This Quote

Source Advertising: 20th Century Magazine, 1950s

Effective advertising sparks a deep desire for ownership in the audience, turning products into personal passions.

In simple terms: Advertising should create desire for ownership.

Key Takeaway

Create desire for products.

Themes

marketing psychology consumer behavior desire creation

Mood

persuasive critical

Type

marketing ethical

When to use this quote

  • ad campaigns
  • product launches
  • social media promotions

Key Concepts

emotional appeal branding social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ethical to incite strong desire?
  • How can desire be balanced with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Risk of manipulation or fostering materialism.

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