When Sex Appeal doesn’t sell…
Charlie was the bestselling perfume on the planet until it traded 1970s empowerment for a more traditional appeal.
How to Write Headlines That Demand Attention
Have the courage to be different, evocative, surprising, and occasionally absurd.
The “Hail Mary” Trap: Why One Great Ad Won’t Save Your Brand
There's no "killer bell" that would have conditioned Pavlov's dog in a single ring.
How Do I Decide if a New Media Channel Is Worth Pursuing?
Many run in circles as they chase what looks active and abandon what looks slow.
The Habit Loop of Advertising & Unforgettable Brands
Predictability kills advertising, but consistency is its lifeblood.
How Do I Find More Customers Like My Best Ones?
The best customers self-select; they hear your story and think, “this is for me.”
Why Your Paid Advertising Isnt Working And How To Fix It
Google is for harvest time. You need seed time.
What People Already Want
You can shape how both buyers and their AI tools evaluate you when you know what they're looking for.
Is It Better to Specialize or Expand When Revenue Feels Flat?
Will your expanded offerings reinforce what you’re known for, or confuse it?
Should I Turn it Green?
Every March, businesses seem to go under mass hypnosis in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. Most get lost in the crowd.
How Do We Build a Customer Loyalty Engine?
"Reward programs" miss the mark entirely, because people are loyal to those they trust.
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?
What Is Your True Competitive Advantage
Do you have an advantage your competition doesn't? Most owners think about this the wrong way.
5 Truths About TV Advertising You Must Know
Anybody who says, "Nobody watches TV anymore," or "TV is always too expensive," is a fool.
New Marketing Can Be Deadly
It takes years to turn your company into a trusted source. It takes way less time to destroy all progress.