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From: ron@brl-sem.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: Supermarket chains
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Date: Tue, 8-Oct-85 17:23:10 EDT
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> There was a skit on "The Paul Hogan Show" that is
> produced in Australia, which took place in a supermarket
> and the phrase "Tell a friend!" was used.  This is
> the same slogan used by the Acme stores in this area.
> 
More likely, the "Tell a Friend" is a SYNDICATED ADVERTISING PACKAGE.
This is cheaper than coming up with your own ad campaign and the company
that sells it to you guarantees that your store is the only one in earshot
that is going to be using it.

-Ron