Hacker News Reader

> Marketing doesn't create value; it distributes and sells it.

I would argue it does create value. Not only for increasing the speed of information, but to attach a sentimental value to an object people like it more. People enjoy coca cola more because of the brand and thus the value is greater.

View on HN

So I understand the point here, and would say that marketing provides separate value. Distribution networks are certainly highly valuable, but as distribution, not as part of the product. From the perspective of creating things and selling them as one indivisible task, you're right, but I think it's useful to draw a distinction between craftsmanship and selling/storytelling.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com