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“Contrary to what most people believe, fads are made, not born.” quote by Ken Hakuta
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“Contrary to what most people believe, fads are made, not born.”

Ken Hakuta

About This Quote

Source Book: “The World of Fads”, 1993

Fads are deliberately created by marketers, not spontaneously emerging.

In simple terms: Fads are manufactured.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate trends.

Themes

marketing culture trend manufacturing consumer behavior

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

critical informative

When to use this quote

  • advertising campaigns
  • social media challenges
  • product launches
  • fashion cycles

Key Concepts

Sociology economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who benefits most from a fad?
  • How can you distinguish genuine innovation from a fad?
A Different Perspective

Some trends arise organically without deliberate design.

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