An inside look at the business and science of selling us on what we want.

The Persuaders FRONTLINE

Premiered November 09, 2004
The Persuaders

It’s more than simple buying and selling: these multibillion-dollar corporations shape today’s culture, media, who we are and how we look. In The Persuaders, FRONTLINE analyses how big businesses advertise more than just a product – they’re selling a lifestyle.

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