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Great American Traditions Invented By Marketers
Season 9
Episode 12
The history of Halloween is a perfect example of how marketers and consumers collaborate in the shaping of American traditions. There’s not many examples of companies “inventing” famous customs, but it’s undeniable that our shared culture would look very different without the pervasive influence of capitalism.
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