Getting a Foot in the Door — Of Perception
How to move out of background clutter to be perceived and, more importantly, remembered.
7 Laws of Advertising: Why Storytelling, Emotion, and Clarity Still Win
Differentiate yourself. And don't worry about who approves.
Winning in Hard Times: Why Most Businesses Shrink and a Few Roar Back
When consumer sentiment tanks, buying becomes emotionally loaded.
When Should a Home‑Service Business Start Advertising?
How do you do it so it generates quality leads, not tire‑kickers?
The Risk of Insult is the Price of Clarity
If you say what people expect you to say, you're boring and your ads will never work.
Unmistakable: A Tale of Two Boots and Branding Done Right
If we invest in a status symbol, we want it recognized by others.
Marketing is about People
I know that doesn’t sound very revelatory, but hear me out. Great marketing makes people feel seen and heard.
Identity-Based Branding
Brands that powerfully appeal to identity can not only charge more, they can make it a point of pride.
Reversing Declining Sales: Learning from New Balance’s Comeback Story
The new approach took 18 months but it kept improving.
The Power of Context: Why Some Ads Hit Harder
How owners evaluate ads differs from how buyers actually encounter them.
Flattery Through Storytelling
Story-based ads, when done well, can flatter the audience in a way that overcomes suspicion.
Are These the Greatest Corporate Ads Ever Made?
Whoever came up with this script is a total rock star.
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%!
How To Navigate The 3 Levels of Trust
If you want people to trust your business, you must trust them first.