“In the field of marketing . . . the trend toward selling [has] reached something of a nadir with the unveiling . . . of so-called subliminal projection. That is the technique designed to flash messages past our conscious guard.”
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Vance Packard
Vance Packard (May 22, 1914 - December 12, 1996) was an influential American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on consumer issues, advertising manipulation, and social problems. His bestselling books, including The Hidden Persuaders (1957), The Status Seekers (1959), and The Waste Makers (1960), exposed how businesses and advertisers influenced American society. Packard is regarded as one of the most important social critics of post-war America, whose work helped raise public awareness about consumer manipulation and corporate practices. more
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