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New study on sex and violence in advertising

“Sex sells” has been common advice for advertisers for years. But according to new research from Ohio State University, not only does sex not sell – but it might also put customers off buying the product due to distraction or distaste. The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss sex and violence in advertising and why it’s scaring away potential buyers.
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