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“Great marketing only makes a bad product fail faster.” quote by David Ogilvy
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“Great marketing only makes a bad product fail faster.”

David Ogilvy

About This Quote

Source Book: Ogilvy on Advertising, 1983

Strong marketing can expose a product’s flaws, causing it to fail more quickly.

In simple terms: Bad products fail faster with good marketing.

Key Takeaway

Ensure product quality before promotion.

Themes

marketing product development risk

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice critical

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • advertising campaigns
  • quality control

Key Concepts

consumer perception brand reputation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it better to improve the product or the marketing?
  • How does transparency affect consumer trust?
A Different Perspective

Marketing alone cannot fix a fundamentally flawed product.

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