Why Most Brands Fail to Connect
Without personality or story you don't have a brand. Sadly, all you have is a company.
How McDonald’s Accidentally Ruined a Global Campaign
The jingle made them run out of buns. But then they got cheap about it.
How to Build a Remarkable Brand They’ll Never Forget
You can't copy anybody. You have to see the angel in the marble.
The Truth About Storytelling and Why It Beats Objections
Our entire biological structure is uniquely built for stories.
Rebranding: When Panic Wears a New Logo
Double-check that it's good for you and not good for that person's billable hours.
What separates Hokey from Funny in advertising
If you're not remarkable and you have a small budget, you're usually invisible.
Trust Is Already Deciding Your Prices (You’re Just Not In The Room)
Low-trust businesses pay a kind of tax for being low-trust.
Win Attention and Trust with Vulnerable Ads
Say something significant, maybe embarrassing, but don't make anybody feel creepy or awkward.
Marketing Myths That Just Won’t Die
These myths spread with good intentions: “Don't do [X media]. I tried [X media]. It doesn't work.”
Busy, Booked… and Still Broke
My explanation to a home services company with record call volume & jobs completed, but shrinking profit.
Porsche – The sound says it all
There's almost no copy in this. But it still speaks directly to the heart of their tribe.
Selling to Walter Mitty: People Buy Who They Want to Be
How do I see myself, and how can I announce it to the world?
How to Ruin a Campaign in 30 Seconds or Less
The greatest lessons are forged in failure. So let's fight through some real follies.
How To Die From Advertising: One, Zero, Minus One
Experiences of delight or disappointment are the only times people will tell their story about you.
Why People Buy: The Emotional Triggers Behind Every Sale
I can't put the need in your heart, but I can speak to the need.