Combining Sales Activation and Long-term Branding
Get the split right, and you’ll escape the treadmill and grow year after year.
3 Techniques That Work on Highly Skeptical Audiences
Ads that flattered the customer outperformed others by 50%!
THIS is how you get Referrals!
How a small roofing company increased referrals from 6% to 32% without resorting to bribery or begging.
Diamonds, Drains, and the Danger of Over-Education
Business owners know too much. And "educating the customer" is one of their worst mistakes.
What is Dr. Pepper Doing Wrong
It is now number 2 in the cola space but you wouldn't know it from the museum.
Man vs. Machine: Should AI Write Your Ads?
It is by definition derivative. What are other people saying? It'll say that too.
Why 1950s Advertising is STILL Relevant Today
Ogilvy almost left Rolls-Royce defeated, but 1 comment changed everything.
AI is OK
AI is right for your business, if you don't think your business is terribly special.
The REAL Reason Jaguar’s Rebrand Doesn’t Work
In 2022 they sold 61,661 cars. 2 years later it's 33,320. Just shy of a 50% decline. How? Why?
Are You a Real Man?
At first, I thought it was a hoax. But there's a method to this brand's positioning worth serious scrutiny.
Be Wild
Don’t fall into the trap of using safe, tame, lame ads. It feels tried and true, but it's a road to nowhere.
Where Should You Spend Your Ad Dollars?
Big brands can be a dominant purchaser in every medium but small companies need to budget carefully.
The Genius Behind Allstate’s “Mayhem” Campaign
These actually are using fear, but the crazy ass personification allows it to be comedy.
Flying Money Out the Window
Are you getting what you paid for? There's science behind a mesmerizing message and artwork.
Get To Know The Procrastinators
There is a hidden trio of friction points that marketers encounter. Here's how to address each one.