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Television Advertising and Consumers – Neil Postman

„The television commercial is not at all about the character of products to be consumed. It is about the character of the consumers of products.“

Neil PostmanNeil Postman analyzes that television advertising says more about consumers than about the products themselves.
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Neil Postman was an American media theorist, author, and educator known for his critiques of mass media, especially television, and its effects on society.

A critical view on the role of consumers in television.


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Neil Postman quote about television advertising and consumer behavior

Neil Postman (1931–2003) was an American media theorist, cultural critic, and author. He taught communication at New York University and is best known for his books on media criticism such as "Amusing Ourselves to Death," in which he analyzes the impact of television on public communication and education.

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