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“Any change in form produces a fear of change, and that has accelerated. Marketing is the death of invention, because marketing deals with the familiar.” quote by Nicolas Roeg
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“Any change in form produces a fear of change, and that has accelerated. Marketing is the death of invention, because marketing deals with the familiar.”

Nicolas Roeg

About This Quote

Marketing emphasizes familiar ideas, stifling innovation and accelerating fear of change.

In simple terms: Marketing hinders invention.

Key Takeaway

Balance familiarity with novelty.

Themes

innovation marketing change

Mood

cautious critical

Type

strategic reflective

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • advertising strategy
  • brand management

Key Concepts

consumer behavior risk aversion creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can companies foster innovative marketing?
  • What safeguards protect creative risk?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on familiar can suppress breakthrough ideas.

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