If you’ve been studying copywriting and direct response marketing for any length of time, you’ve probably come across… 1. The technique of using stories in your copy; and 2. The idea that “secrets” are a powerful device to attract the attention of your prospect. I was reminded of these 2 things over the last couple […]
Copywriting Notes – Dealing With Procrastination
Copywriters obviously aren’t the only people who struggle with the demon of procrastination. But, as I said in a previous post about dealing with “resistance” it’s something that anyone involved in a creative endeavour seems to struggle with. Procrastination comes in various forms. One is the idea that you don’t know enough just yet to […]
Why Do Big Financial Institutions Have Such Dumb Advertising?
In the City today I couldn’t help notice a new advertising campaign from BT Financial Group, one of the big local funds managers. It’s promoting their superannuation (retirement savings) products and the part that I saw was the outdoor display ads. There’s a whole series of these advertisements and they all have a question theme […]
Revealed! Secrets Of Copywriting For An Amazing New Market
I’ve discovered an amazing new market for copywriters. The potential is enormous. No, I’m not trying to muscle in on Harlan Kilstein and the distressed real estate market. I’m talking about the copy on breakfast cereal boxes. Think about it. There must be millions of these out there on consumers tables.
Copywriting Notes – What To Do When You Think You’re A Complete Idiot
I confess. There are times when I feel like a complete idiot. Times when I wonder if I really know what I’m doing. They don’t last, of course (otherwise it would be highly unlikely that I’d be writing this post today!). But for most copywriters (and entrepreneurs, as well) it’s something that comes with the […]