While it can definitely be sordid, a lot of that comes from the enshitification. In its ideal form, advertising is really just helping people find the products and services that best meet their needs and wants. Believe it or not, there are actually companies that practice advertising like that, because they want customers to have the right product for them, even if it’s not the company’s product. That’s how companies establish credibility and earn long-term customers rather than pulling a fast one and getting a quick buck.
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