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“Merchandisers, by embedding subliminal trigger devices in media, are able to evoke a strong emotional relationship between, say, a product perceived in an advertisement weeks before and the strongest of all emotional stimuli - love (sex) and death.” quote by Wilson Bryan Key
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“Merchandisers, by embedding subliminal trigger devices in media, are able to evoke a strong emotional relationship between, say, a product perceived in an advertisement weeks before and the strongest of all emotional stimuli - love (sex) and death.”

Wilson Bryan Key

About This Quote

Source Book: Media Manipulation, 1978

Merchandisers embed hidden cues to trigger deep emotions like love or death, influencing consumer behavior.

In simple terms: Hidden cues manipulate emotions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question subconscious marketing.

Themes

advertising psychology manipulation

Mood

critical aware

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • media consumption
  • brand loyalty

Key Concepts

subliminal messaging emotional triggers

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are subliminal tactics ever justified?
  • How can consumers protect themselves?
A Different Perspective

Not all emotional appeals are unethical.

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