How Advertisers Blatantly Deceive People [Infographic]

As the advertising industry celebrates itself this week in Cannes for all the gloriously perfect work it does, let’s take a look at what really goes on behind the scenes. This detailed infographic from FinancesOnline takes a look at how ads deceive, trick, lie and generally screw with reality.

Think about that as you walk onstage to receive your Lion

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