I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
Will RogersRead
If advertisers spent the same amount of money on improving their products as they do on advertising then they wouldn't have to advertise them.
Interpretation
Investing in product quality can reduce reliance on advertising.
This quote by Will Rogers emphasizes the importance of product quality in contrast to marketing efforts. It suggests that if companies focused their resources on improving their products instead of solely on advertising, they would likely create a product strong enough to sell itself, thereby reducing the need for extensive marketing campaigns.
In practice
During a business workshop, to emphasize the importance of product development over mere advertising.
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