We’re at the start of the Lunar (Chinese) New Year (19 February is the first day of the new year). The “Year Of The Horse” has just ended… …but in the West there’s some confusion over what this New Year should be called. Some say it’s the “Year Of The Sheep”. Others, “The Year Of […]
Planning Your Marketing And Personal Success In 2015
With the approach of the New Year of 2015… …this is a customary time (during the quiet days between Christmas and New Year, even into early January) to plan and prepare for marketing success in the year ahead. Here are some pieces you might find thought-provoking and useful. First up… …I’ve said this many times […]
Persuasion Lesson From “Game Of Thrones”
OK, I confess I’m a BIG fan of “Game Of Thrones”. Borderline obsessed. I’ve read all of the books. Watched every episode of the show and eagerly await each new installment. I pore over reviews and the excellent commentary on the fan site Westeros.org. Now, of course, it’s important as a writer to understand great […]
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 […]
Goal Setting And Success Tips For 2012 (Not Just For Copywriters)
At this time of year, it’s only natural to look forward and set out goals and objectives for the year. Here’s a selection of tips and resources to help make those goals and objectives a reality and make 2012 a big success. First a classic piece from copywriting giant John Carlton… “The Rest Of Your […]