…most likely won’t help sales or profits (although it might well gain plaudits and awards for the agency). The video below has become something of an internet sensation. Launched on YouTube on 27th January (2015) as I write this it has already attracted 5,794,334 views and has picked up coverage in publications like the UK […]
Lead Generation The Direct Response Way – Part 2
Second of two guest posts from Troy White on the subject of lead generation and conversion, First part is here… “Lead Generation The Direct Response Way – Part 1” In this next part, we focus more on the vital task of turning those leads into actual sales and real dollars in the account. ***** Step […]
Lead Generation The Direct Response Way – Part 1
Some direct response marketing topics bear regular review. Lead generation is one of them. Gaining a new customer is widely regarded as one of the hardest and most expensive marketing tasks to accomplish. So here’s a guest post from fellow copywriter Troy White. I’ve posted guest articles from Troy before. At the much missed “Makepeace […]
Copywriting And Emotional Triggers
As a copywriter or marketer, you’ll be aware that much of the power of a sales letter comes from hitting the “emotional hot buttons” of the prospective customer. People buy primarily for emotional reasons, but may use logic to justify their decisions. Now, these “emotional hot buttons” or “triggers” aren’t just important in the sales […]
So How Much Is A Workshop With Copywriter John Carlton Really Worth?
Master copywriter John Carlton is holding a workshop this coming May 2-4. What’s interesting is the way he and his business partner Stan Dahl have chosen to market the event. They’ve decided to auction off the 20 available places on eBay. They are using a “Dutch Auction” process. How this works is that if you […]