So, * not less people would go to a blockbuster, if they wouldn't invest so much in ad campaign? * not more people would buy a Derek Bailey album if it would be advertised as they do with a new madonna album? Is that what you are saying?
I mean, you don't choose Wynton over John because Wynton's record is $1 less
Some of the last Zorn albums would fit right into the livingrooms of some McDonald eaters, it's just not brought to the public as much as Wynton, Micheal Jackson or others. Also Tzadik disks are pretty expensive, i have to listen to it twice before deciding to buy one. Buying music from big corporations is so much cheaper.
This is quite naive and, as usual, amplifies the victimized aspect of the problem (people have no choice, are forced fed, brainwashed, etc (put your favorite conspiracy theory here)).
I think to put it of as "conspiracy theories" is a bit overloaded, or making fun of people who say that a lot more crap is being advertised much louder than some "good stuff". And no, it's not a "conspiracy theory", it's how big business make bucks. It is ok to criticize these policies, because some of it pollutes. But you can not change that, only on political level.
Maybe your problem is that you don't understand (or don't want to) people's need at large
They can also create a need, you think they needed a McDonalds before McDonalds.
I can tell you that the success of Fast food chains in France was a big surprise for everybody, and there was no big budget ad campaign brainwashing to induce people to go buy a BigMac.
leaving away the cynical brainwashing, there was no big ad campaign in france?
who's pretty sure that at one time his defence of American culture at large will be interpreted as defence of the current administration...
/And, why do you support the current administration.../