Yesterday I talked about the importance of proof elements in copywriting. Something that is closely linked, but a little different, is TRUST. You often see it said that lack of trust is one of the biggest obstacles to making a sale. In online marketing, it can be a particular problem. Hence the importance top marketers […]
Warning! This Headline May Offend Sensitive Readers!
OK, here’s the “potentially offensive” headline I referred to in earlier posts. I came across it last weekend while at Pete Godfrey’s copywriting “Master Class 2.0” in Brisbane. The headline reads… “No Thumbs. No Bums. Just A Little Prick.” Certainly got my attention! So what’s the advertisement about? To give a small clue the ad […]
Movies, Stories And Copywriting – Lessons From “There Will Be Blood”
I’ve mentioned previously that I love movies and recently went to see the new movie “There Will Be Blood”. Now, for copywriters and marketers movies and stories can contain many useful lessons. Why? Well because, used properly, stories can be employed in copywriting or your general marketing material to great effect. Basically, stories enable you to […]
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