Able Quote by Wilson Bryan Key
“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.”
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.
Recognize and question subconscious marketing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- shopping
- media consumption
- brand loyalty
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are subliminal tactics ever justified?
- How can consumers protect themselves?
Not all emotional appeals are unethical.