The Discipline That Separates Smart Advertising From Wasted Money
Most sprinkle ads to reach tons of people, but don't reach anybody with enough repetition.
Why Volkswagen bet everything on the Beetle
The industry believed you need to make it look big and luxurious. Now here's Volkswagen with this tiny car.
Your Game, Your Rules: Why Copycats Can Never Catch You
When you innovate then see imitators emerge, most owners suddenly want to deviate.
How Do I Get Picked Without Being the Cheapest?
Price fills the vacuum by default if you never gave customers a different reason to choose you.
The Donut, the Hole, and Your Google Ads Budget
Only 5% of your market wants to buy today. Don't lose sight of the remaining 95% who will need you later.
The Problem With Almost Every Car Commercial
You and I both know every new car has nearly the same features and the same benefits.
Why the Ads That Make You Feel Always Win (and Logic Rarely Does)
People don’t buy because you’re logical. They buy because something moved them.
How Do I Measure the ROI on Brand Advertising?
A lot of reports can measure your harvest, but how do you measure planting and fertilizing?
Bored or Broken? How to Know When to Change Your Ads
Why the owner's clock and the customer's clock are never synchronized.
Why Safe Brands Get Ignored and Bold Ones Win
"We want our ads to appeal to everyone." It sounds safe, but it's actually the most dangerous thing you can do.
The Hidden Skill Behind Every Great Ad
Every terrible ad that's ever hit the airwaves was approved by someone. Think about that.
How Do I Word My Ads So I’m Remembered?
The best messages are both vivid enough to stick and consistent enough to compound.
Are You Buying Jobs or Building Business Value?
You want marketing to be an investment, not just another expense. Higher returns can take longer.
Don’t Advertise Why You Sell. Advertise Why They Buy.
Consumers are motivated by feelings. Coke spends all their effort just trying to be likable.
Some People Say Our Ads Are Annoying. What Now?
Indifference is the killer. Irritation is just evidence that somebody's paying attention.