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“I'd never bought the idea that you don't lose money by underestimating the intelligence of the audience. Although perhaps I should add that I've never really made that much money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 2005
John Lloyd
In simple terms: He admits that underestimating audience intelligence rarely yields profit, yet he hasn't made much money himself.
Key Takeaway
Underestimating audiences rarely pays off.
Themes
Respect audience intelligence.
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
reflective
When to use this quote
- economics
- psychology
Key Concepts
business
audience
profit
Practical Applications
- marketing
- product design
- media production
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you gauge audience intelligence?
- What other factors drive profit?
A Different Perspective
Financial success also depends on many other factors.
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