About this episode
This episode discusses a marketing experiment in 1952 that led to the creation of a significant segment in the global retail economy.
A marketing experiment in 1952 led to the creation of one of the largest segments of the global retail economy.
Topics covered
- marketing
- retail economy
- history of toys
- consumer behavior
- advertising
Keywords
- Mr. Potato Head
- marketing experiment
- 1952
- retail economy
- toys
- advertising
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Mr. Potato Head
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