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Examples of Silly Marketing?

You’ve probably witnessed some pretty silly things from a marketing perspective, right? Well, it’s time to get it all off your chest!

In the box below, please describe an example of “stupid marketing” that you’ve witnessed—i.e. strategies that make no sense, decisions with nonsensical rationalizations, and so on. It’s not only cathartic, it’s highly instructive. After all, knowing what NOT to do is more than half the battle.

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