The Computer Comes to Marketing (1960)

A film promoting the use of computers in business with a particular emphasis on the effects of digital processing for sales, marketing, research, customer service, and distribution. The storyline is built around a group of businessmen who are debating the "computer problem" and trying to decide if they should buy a new computer for their business. The film cleverly depicts the pros and cons of purchasing a computer for business at the early stages of the new technology. It describes in detail the practical uses of computers for businesses during the era.
An article about the film in Business Screen Magazine (August 1960), described it this way:
“The film presents insight into many successful computer applications in the whole range of marketing -- from production control as is is related to distribution, through inventory control, improved customer service and sales forecasting - and right down to the better-armed salesman, superior market analysis, and better basis for management’s decision-making”
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[@CurtCox]

I found this video via a shorter portion being posted on Twitter. A surprising number of people there are claiming it is fake. I would include a link back to the conversation there, but I've found that's a good way to get your TH-cam comment deleted -- and I'm mostly commenting here in case I ever want to find this video again.

[@Shady-Shane]

I'm here from Twitter.

[@scr53005]

I'm here from LinkedIn 🙂

[@ocas5230]

Ai generation is getting good.

[@CurtCox]

It is, but are you referring to this video? It was posted 5 years ago.

[@nandesu]

This is not AI. Why is the genius of the past always being dismissed by the ignorant of the present?