Sex Sells, and More Sex Probably Sells More

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The ad at left, for Cabana Cachaca, is running in a few men’s magazines, and is causing a little spat of controversy, owing to the fact that the model featured in the spot is not wearing any clothes. [WWD]

The ad at right, for Tom Ford’s fragrance, should quiet any notion that we’re entering some sort of new debate about nudity in advertising.

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May 20, 2008 · Link · 1 Response
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No. 1 amber says:

It’s too obvious and cliche’ to simply say, “sex sales.”

I’m beginning to wonder if the marketing groups are just running out of unique ideas.

…naked women… now there’s marketing genius. /sarcasm

Posted: May 20, 2008 at 5:17 pm
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