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This almost certainly came out of their marketing budget.

Considering the amount of free press they received, the relatively minuscule cost of fixing 50 potholes was a very efficient use of their marketing spend. On top of that, stuff like that builds brand awareness and brand loyalty, driving repeat customers.




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