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Creativity Quote by Seth Godin

“The old rule was this: CREATE SAFE, ORDINARY PRODUCTS AND COMBINE THEM WITH GREAT MARKETING. The new rule is: CREATE REMARKABLE PRODUCTS THAT THE RIGHT PEOPLE SEEK OUT.” quote by Seth Godin
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““The old rule was this: CREATE SAFE, ORDINARY PRODUCTS AND COMBINE THEM WITH GREAT MARKETING. The new rule is: CREATE REMARKABLE PRODUCTS THAT THE RIGHT PEOPLE SEEK OUT.””

Seth Godin

About This Quote

Source Book: This Is Marketing by Seth Godin, 2018

It contrasts old and new marketing strategies, urging creators to focus on making products that naturally attract the right audience rather than relying on heavy promotion.

In simple terms: Make products that attract customers, not just promote them.

Key Takeaway

Focus on product excellence and audience fit.

Themes

marketing product design audience innovation

Mood

inspirational strategic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • brand strategy
  • entrepreneurship
  • market research

Key Concepts

customer psychology value creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a product truly remarkable?
  • How can you identify the right audience?
A Different Perspective

Great products still need some promotion to reach scale.

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