Books Quote by David Remnick
“What I object to is tricking the reader and blurring the lines so that unsuspecting readers, thinking that they are getting something that is assigned and edited by the editorial side, are getting something quite different. They are getting an advertisement.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Art of Deception” by David Remnick, 2015
The piece disguises advertising as editorial content, misleading readers about its true nature.
In simple terms: Ads are hidden as news.
Beware of disguised ads.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading news
- online journalism
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can readers identify hidden ads?
- What responsibilities do publishers have?
Not all deceptive content is intentional; some may be subtle product placement.