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Matthew Miller
Apr 26, 2012

Everything we know is wrong: 'Grumpy' duo takes on industry myths

SHANGHAI - Conventional wisdom about television, pre-testing, love of brands, and western models of marketing success came under the rapid-fire but good-natured attack of two regional agency leaders in a spirited presentation today at the Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival.

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