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time.com - 11/19/2008

'Saved by Zero': The Toyota Ad That Won't Stop

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Congratulations, Toyota. In the middle of a deep recession, when consumers are hesitant to open their wallets, companies have to pull out all the stops to get their attention. But it isn't every day that an unforgettable (or unforgivable?) marketing campaign can drive so many people to ...

• StephanieIn CA

  +1

  I completely agree. The jingle may stick in my head, but I certainly won’t be in any position to buy a car when I’ve smashed my face into a concrete wall until I’ve put myself irretrievable in to a coma.

  
  

  Thanks for nothin’, Toyota.

  http://urbzen.com/2008/11/20/five-dollar-footlong-vs-saved-by-zero/

  Posted 11/20/2008 respond (flag)

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