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Product churning

Okay kiddo, let me break down the concept of product churning for you in a simple way. You know when we eat ice cream and we keep scooping it so it becomes smoother and smoother? Well, companies sometimes do the same thing with their products to keep making money.

Product churning is when a company keeps making small changes to a product, even if they're not necessary, just to make it seem new or improved. It's like putting sprinkles on top of the same ice cream we had yesterday and calling it a new flavor.

The company may change the packaging or add a new feature, but the product essentially stays the same. They do this as a marketing tool to convince people to buy the product again, even though they may already have it or something similar.

But is it really necessary? That's up for debate. Some people may like the new feature, but others might feel like they're being tricked into repurchasing something they don't really need.

So, next time you see a product claiming to be the newest and greatest, take a closer look and decide if it's worth your time and money, or if it's just a sneaky marketing tactic.
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