# Subliminal Advertising New Book Disects Sneaky Trends in Marketing By Michael Marucci | Published 2007-03-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-disturbing-trends-in-subliminal-advertising References: [mindpowernews](http://www.mindpowernews.com/SubliminalAds.htm) & [howtheychangeyourmind](http://www.howtheychangeyourmind.com/) Media researchers have compiled lists of examples of how the media is used and manipulated to subliminally coerce us... mostly to make purchases that we can't afford. Some of the main tricks of the trade include: 1. Point of Sale Mind Control Scripts 2. Doctor-Patient Drug Kick-backs 3. [In-Store Sensory Manipulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slovember-campaign) 4. Private Conversation Rental 5. [Neuromarketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmatic-targeting-solution) 6. Chatbots and Stealth Voicemail 7. Real-time Bugging of Personal Information 8. Sidewalk Stalkers 9. [Planted News Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/censored-truth). 10. Government Propaganda No sure what we're talking about - then chances are, you've already been duped! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Point of Sale Mind Control Scripts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating ethical and transparent sales techniques that empower consumers rather than manipulate them. - **Neuromarketing:** Potential for disruptive innovation in developing ethical ways to understand and utilize consumer neuroscience to create better products and experiences. - **Chatbots and Stealth Voicemail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging AI and automation to enhance customer service while maintaining transparency and respecting privacy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing:** Innovations in ethical advertising techniques to counteract subliminal manipulation and regain consumer trust. - **Sales:** Implementation of transparent sales practices that respect consumer autonomy and choice. - **Customer Service:** Development of AI-powered chatbots and communication tools that prioritize privacy and deliver genuine customer support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Discrimination Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwaway-comments.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Anti-Meat Hypnosis Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raging-pig-company.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [New Streaming Service Formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-services1.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Unfiltered Sleep Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk.md) - [Hyper-Targeted Book Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money.md)