What is marketing? Big ideas, persuasion, sales, motivation, call to action... Yes. It's all of these and more. But the easiest expression of it is this: strong ideas, simply expressed. A big …
Beg, Borrow and Steal… with Integrity
Is there ever such a thing as pure, unadulterated creativity? Probably not. Which is why even great writers like Shakespeare borrow ideas and plots. Hey, if Shakespeare wasn't above a little …
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3 Copywriting Tips from the Bard
When you think of copywriting tips, it isn't Shakespeare who typically comes to mind. Maybe it's because he wrote in King James English or that we study him in advanced English classes. But …
Do You Make These 4 Marketing Mistakes?
Success in marketing depends on one thing: delivering an irresistible offer to the people who are most likely to respond. Sounds simple, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Because …
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Powerhouse Leads
Are you satisfied with the results you currently get from your sales pages? The effectiveness of any sales page can be increased by as much as 20% by simply reworking its beginning to accomplish …
The Time for Hype Is Over
I just got off the phone with a client. He tells me his father has never "approved" of his marketing, that it's too edgy, too hyped. He wants me to redo one of his marketing pieces — create something …
