MARKETING TERM of the WEEK: Smear Fear Edition

What technique frequently used in political advertising focuses on a competitor’s less impressive aspects?

 

 ANSWER

Negative advertising or a negative appeal involves the use of advertising messages that concentrate on pointing out undesirable aspects of competing products, organizations, or ideas. READ MORE…

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