— Inside the Fake “Cathay Pacific” Campaign: The Marketing Behind the Manipulation
“Business class flights for two, just ¥120,000!?”
That eye-catching ad quickly spread across social media, drawing massive attention. But in reality, it was a scam—a sophisticated ad disguised as a travel campaign, designed to deceive.
This case offers a perfect example of how marketing techniques can be misused to exploit trust and urgency. Let’s take a closer look.
Have you ever come across an ad featuring a photo of Elon Musk with a bold headline like, “X Token Finally Launches!”? 🚀🪙This is a classic example of a scam advertisement.
(Continued from the previous post) In Hong Kong, it’s common to find very limited size options for products like beer or hair styling gel. But why is that?
In Japan, consumers are accustomed to having a wide selection of product sizes available. For example, canned beer typically comes in both 350ml and 500ml options, and even smaller, single-sip sizes can be found. The same applies to products like hair wax—there are large containers for home use and compact versions that are easy to carry around, readily available at convenience stores and drugstores.