So the London 2012 Summer Olympics are over… …and by all accounts have been a great success. I confess that I’m not a great sports fan… …but once I started watching some of the events was quickly drawn in! As a strong advocate of event-driven marketing, you might be wondering why I haven’t been furiously […]
How The CIA And Dastardly Villains Can Help Your Copywriting
As a copywriter this recent headline made me smile and caught my attention… “French bread spiked with LSD in CIA experiment” I imagine there would be a fairly large proportion of the population who had their curiosity aroused and had to find out more. Which, of course, is what makes a great headline…inflaming that desire […]
Hey YOU! – Copywriting Tips To Grab Attention
Another guest post from friend and copywriting ace Pete Godfrey. This one is talking about one of the most important elements in your marketing… …and that’s getting the attention of your audience in the first place. Couple of notes about the article… 1) Pete talks about “The Collier Principle”. He explains it a little more […]
Copywriting Lessons From The Salvation Army
Another reminder that Christmas is on the way in my mailbox today… …in the form of the Christmas Appeal letter from the Salvation Army. And I found a couple of useful little reminders of copywriting techniques in there. I’m a regular supporter, so normally it’s a question of fill in the boxes and return. However, […]
Brief Thoughts On The Royal Wedding…
I confess I originally wasn’t going to watch the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton… …(now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, of course)… …but I did in the end. And what a wonderful occasion. Couple of things to note for copywriters and marketers… 1) The enduring power of stories and symbolism