The Villages interview questions

Very long interview process. First interview was over the phone with HR. Second phone interview was with the head of marketing. We talked about the position, salary range, and next steps. The next interview was in-person... and it was a bit strange. Throughout the entire process, no last names were shared, and no one would commit to the size of the department. I met with 2 people who I later learned were very high up in the company (the highest, tbh). The next in person interview was with 2 more people in Marketing. Then another phone interview where I was given a test project to later come back in and present to senior leadership. I came back in for a third in-person presentation to a panel of marketing and creatives. It went really well, they all loved it & said they were going to use my project, and I was so excited about the job. A week later I got an offer... for a much lower position and half the salary we had discussed. When I said it didn't match the position I applied for or the salary we had discussed - they agreed and rescinded the offer, and the conversation was dropped. I think this was either a bait & switch situation, or this is how they harvest fresh ideas, with no intention of actually hiring people.