09/10/2026
Marketing has been getting our attention for a very long time. š
From merchant marks in ancient Mesopotamia to candy sellers using music in the streets of China, marketers have always looked for creative ways to stand out.
Then came television. In 1941, Bulova aired what is widely recognized as the first TV commercialāand the spot reportedly cost just $9. Imagine getting that media buy today. š
The platforms have changed. The technology has changed. The opportunities have exploded.
But great marketing still comes back to the same fundamentals:
Be memorable. Build trust. Give people a reason to choose you.
At Market Doctors, we may have better tools than the marketers of 1500 BCE, but the prescription for success still starts with making an impact.