Ad Templates
According to the published research, 89% of award-winning ads could be classified into 6 basic templates. And the use of these templates boosted subjects' abilities to positively affect audience perception by 55%.
Reticular Activation – How the Human Anatomy Prevents Ads from Reaching “Everyone”
They don’t consciously notice those ads because the human brain won’t let them. Let me explain the four sets of brain waves.
Here Is How To Easily Put Together The Puzzle Of Online Brand Management
If even one of these factors is out of sync, your message will seem “off” to your audience, and thus your brand building will be greatly diminished.
Ira Glass Part 4: Ditch Your We-We
If you ask Ira Glass, he’d tell you the two biggest mistakes are: (1) Using an inauthentic, over-hyped “voice” or presentation style, and (2) Keeping the focus on yourself instead of the customer.
Lifetime value, road less traveled and Linda’s influence
When things go bad, which they will inevitably do, it will be your response that will either destroy or save the relationship.
Empire Builders #002: HBO Magic
The method that HBO uses to create Emmy Award winning shows and how you can apply this to have the best advertisements on the planet. I can guarantee you Ridley Scott would agree.
How Referral Fees Make You Look Bad And What To Do Instead
On the surface, referral fees make sense, right? Rewarding a customer for sending you business. Seems reasonable. But...
Smelling Your Way to Good Vibrations
It is your job to have a strategy to incorporate the five senses for maximum effect on memory and feelings. Your job to build your story is entrusted to, as a 90’s kid would say, “the vibe.”
Empire Builders #001: The Story of the Drybar Blow Out
How Drybar turned this simple idea into a salon empire that grew from one single shop to a business that was recently acquired by Helen of Troy Ltd. for $225 million.
This Simple Formula Makes Truly Presidential Presentations That Inspire Action
The principles that Manley preaches are ESSENTIAL to capturing and holding attention. Be it short ads, long copy, presentations, or public speaking…
Military Positioning as Marketing Strategy
Your company is the newcomer. You’re the young upstart that has innovated and is generating significant buzz. How can you expect the leader in your business category to react?
Ira Glass On Advertising, Part 3
Ira’s third video on storytelling is by far the most popular. He's describing the positive side of the Dunning-Kruger effect. I think this video speaks to: Linear, no-threshold thinking, Minimum Effective Dose, and Cumulative Effect.
The media is NOT the message.
I remember a Marshall McLuhan quote of “The Media is the Message.” So I asked Roy, what about McLuhan? The skies darkened, the floors parted, and a fiery hell appeared as Roy screamed.
Ira Glass on Great Advertising, Part 2
“The amount of time finding the decent story is more than the amount of time it takes to produce the story… I think that, like, not enough gets said about the importance of abandoning crap.”
Tipping Point of Retail and the S-Curve
A dozen years from now 50% to 60% of transactions will be occurring online. And a surprising advantage will go to stores who sell online but advertise locally.