Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 15th June 2019

Dilbert//11018, first published seven years ago on Saturday 15th June 2019

First Time Doing Marketing

Tags

business, business ethics, criminals, marketing, office

Official transcript

dilbert, dogbert and the boss at conference room table.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUR COMPETITION HAS A SUPERIOR PRODUCT, BUT YOU CAN COMPENSATE BY BRANDING THEM AS EVIL.

WE CAN SAY THEY CHARGE TOO MUCH.

OR...

WE CAN SAY THEIR LEATHER CASES ARE MADE FROM THE SKIN OF EXECUTED CRIMINALS.

BUT THAT WOULD NOT BE TRUE.

FIRST TIME DOING MARKETING?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Dark Side of Marketing"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip delves into the ethical implications of marketing strategies. The conversation begins with a discussion about a superior product that can be compensated for by branding it as evil. The speaker suggests that this approach can be effective, but it raises questions about the morality of such tactics.

The conversation then shifts to the topic of leather cases made from the skin of executed criminals. The speaker argues that this would not be a problem, as it would be a first-time occurrence in marketing. However, this statement is met with skepticism, highlighting the concerns surrounding the use of such materials in products.

Overall, the comic strip explores the gray areas of marketing ethics and the potential consequences of prioritizing profit over moral considerations.

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