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by r00fus 1879 days ago
> Brands don't seem particularly defensible, and Apple doesn't seem to have any network effects outside iMessages/FaceTime and their accessory ecosystem.

Perhaps that's why Apple advertises so much with product placements in movies. On a lot of movies the main characters have iPhones - it's not overt, just a jingle or them looking at a call (which looks like iOS incoming call UI). Same with Macs or AirPods. I honestly wonder what their placement spend is like.

They aren't the most valuable brand for no reason [1]. That placement is earned, but reinforced with lots of spend.

[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-surpasses-amazon-as-wo...