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“I think that all money can do is to get your message out. Unfortunately, we live in a world where you have to use mass media to communicate with the people, and it just costs an awful lot of money.” quote by Michael Bloomberg
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“I think that all money can do is to get your message out. Unfortunately, we live in a world where you have to use mass media to communicate with the people, and it just costs an awful lot of money.”

Michael Bloomberg

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign Finance, 2016

Money is necessary to broadcast a message, but it is prohibitively expensive.

In simple terms: Money buys message reach.

Key Takeaway

Seek cost‑effective communication channels.

Themes

media campaigns finance

Mood

pragmatic concerned

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • social media marketing
  • grassroots organizing
  • crowdfunding
  • public service announcements

Key Concepts

advertising economics information inequality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can candidates reduce reliance on big money?
  • What role does digital media play?
A Different Perspective

May ignore alternative low‑cost strategies.

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