The Future of Creativity: AI, Art & the Heart
AI can emulate the habits of the greats. But does it say what they would have said? Does it move you?
The Attention Equation: Story, Trust & Timing
Most owners do this backwards. Humans love to reciprocate, so start by giving a gift.
What Magicians Teach Us About Marketing, Trust & Attention
People don’t want to be pushed. They want to be understood.
The Truth About Raising Prices
Sometimes the market knows your worth before you do. But push prices too far and people stop believing you’re fair.
How Being Specific Makes You More Persuasive
Naming details takes guts and makes you trustworthy.
Great Ads And The Power of Saying Less
Is your message a waddling porcupine or a charging rhino? Only one makes an impact.
Why Your Ads Aren’t Working
You're talking about the wrong person. It's about listeners. It's about empathy.
Irresistible Marketing – Why Stories Sell & Facts Don’t
Gurganus was right. Stories only happen to people who can tell them.
The 7 Truths of Sales Activation – Calls to Action That Work
Customers are jaded, experienced, and hard to fool. So don't try.
How to Write Headlines That Demand Attention
Have the courage to be different, evocative, surprising, and occasionally absurd.
The Habit Loop of Advertising & Unforgettable Brands
Predictability kills advertising, but consistency is its lifeblood.
Why Your Paid Advertising Isnt Working And How To Fix It
Google is for harvest time. You need seed time.
The Art & Science of Copywriting. Move Hearts AND Minds.
Creative products are always shiny and new. The creative process is ancient and unchanging.
Strategy vs Tactics. The Truth About Building Ads That Work
Forget gimmicks. What can I say that's true that people would actually accept as the truth?
5 Truths About TV Advertising You Must Know
Anybody who says, "Nobody watches TV anymore," or "TV is always too expensive," is a fool.