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Why Oz?
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is more than a children's tale — it's a political allegory about economic struggle and the power of real money. "OZ" symbolizes ounces, the unit of measurement for gold and silver.
Dorothy's silver slippers (changed to ruby in the film) symbolize the power of silver as real money. The Yellow Brick Road represents the gold standard — controlled by creditors and banks. The Wizard, forcing everyone to wear green glasses, represents the illusion that paper money has real value.
In the end, Dorothy realizes she had the power all along — through her silver slippers. The solution was real, tangible value in the hands of the people.
That's why we're called Oz Advertising. Like the story, it's about understanding the true value of money — and making sure the power of real currency stays in the hands of people like you.