Somewhere along the line a convention developed that the opening of a film was just a laundry list of credits. There was no incentive to complicate an area that was settled.
Saul BassRead
There's nothing worse that you can do than create an aura about a company that's not substantiated by fact. It's not only ineffective but actually harmful to the company. You can create an image or whatever, but it won't stick.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Misleading representations of a company can damage its reputation and credibility.
Saul Bass emphasizes the importance of authenticity in branding and corporate identity. He warns that creating an image or aura about a company that lacks factual basis can be not only ineffective in attracting customers but also detrimental to the company's overall perception in the marketplace. Genuine attributes and qualities must be the foundation of any corporate image for it to have lasting impact and credibility.
Themes
AuthenticityBrandingReputationCredibilityBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a business presentation about the importance of maintaining a truthful company image.
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