
There is a brilliant quote from Don Draper in AMC’s Mad Men, which is, “People want to be told what to do so badly that they’ll listen to anyone.”
Don Draper’s quote was in reference to cigarettes. But this also applies to candy and sugary beverages. While these products are not nearly in the same category, they both incorporate the point he is trying to make, which is that people want to be told that it’s ok to indulge in unhealthy choices.
The confectionary master, Mars Incorporated, nails Draper’s quote with their Snickers candy campaigns. Sure, we know that all the sugary goodness in a Snickers Bar is not a healthy food choice. But that’s why their advertisements are superb. Continue reading →