Middle Truth
The hero’s truth is glory, conquest, and protection. The villain’s truth (competitor) is glory, conquest, and protection. Your villain does not see himself as a villain. In his story, you are the villain.
Michelin – A tale of content marketing circa 1900, how fine dining sells more tires
Way before Google reviews, Michelin created their stars system for restaurants.
A Dozen Uncommon Ways To Advertise Your Business at Little or No Cost!
It means utilizing platforms and materials that aren’t oversaturated with advertising noise.
Why Telling The Truth Ain’t Enough — And What Honest Businesses Should Add to It
Think of “the way” as both a future hope and a path to get there.
It’s natural
Natural ain’t gonna cut it. There are too many businesses waving that stick in the air. You need a strong competitive advantage that is uncopiable.
David Ogilvy’s Secrets of Good Ads
"When I write an advertisement, I don’t want you to tell me that you find it ‘creative.’ I want you to find it so interesting that you buy the product.”
3 Reasons Why Everyone’s STILL Talking About “The Slap” — and How to Harness That Power For Your Advertising
I don’t even have to tell you what slap I’m talking about, do I?
Harnessing The Pure Power of Friendly Familiarity For Owner-Operators
Of course you’ll grab Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes over the (significantly) cheaper, generic and off-brand alternatives.
My Idiot Friends
Stories are memorable, cherished, and shareable because of imperfection. A good ad writer creates attraction to imperfection.
Empire Builders: Spider-Man – Saved by a real Super Hero
A new kind of hero and a tricky way to get his idea past the editor.
Lessons From Branding Women’s Pro Soccer
The challenge behind funding didn't stop our marketing team from finding unique ways to reach our potential customers.
How Google PPC Inflation Has Made It No Longer Affordable To Do Lead Gen
It is serious, and it is having a huge impact on your bottom line.
Branding in 75 Words or Less
When the main benefits your brand delivers are self affirmation, status, and hope, you can charge almost anything you want.
Blogs Are Not Dead: Why Your Business Needs One
Cultivating a consistent blog will increase your website's performance with search engines and overall web traffic.
Screw You, I’m Going To Stand Out
How do you become the industry market leader if you say the same thing as every other business?