Irresistible Marketing – Why Stories Sell & Facts Don’t
Gurganus was right. Stories only happen to people who can tell them.
The 7 Truths of Sales Activation – Calls to Action That Work
Customers are jaded, experienced, and hard to fool. So don't try.
How to Write Headlines That Demand Attention
Have the courage to be different, evocative, surprising, and occasionally absurd.
The “Hail Mary” Trap: Why One Great Ad Won’t Save Your Brand
There's no "killer bell" that would have conditioned Pavlov's dog in a single ring.
The Art & Science of Copywriting. Move Hearts AND Minds.
Creative products are always shiny and new. The creative process is ancient and unchanging.
You should know why this ad worked…
It's been decades since we'd seen this Canadian Tire ad, but the shared experience and emotions still resonate.
Strategy vs Tactics. The Truth About Building Ads That Work
Forget gimmicks. What can I say that's true that people would actually accept as the truth?
Is Print Dead? Why Powerful Messages Outlive Every Medium
What's the big advantage? People can reread it. But only if it's worth it.
The NHL’s New Marketing is Actually GENIUS
Non-fans were drawn in by speaking to something we all feel. And the Easter eggs for fans were incredible.
They Knew EXACTLY What They Were Doing
See what all the fuss is about with these eyewear ads. No pun intended.
The Hidden Power of Sound: How Great Ads Build Belief
The thing that has the highest impact is not the easiest thing to measure.
How Great Brands Turn Customers Into True Believers
The more powerful the attraction, the more powerful the repulsion. Choose who to lose.
This campaign was ALMOST perfect
They're good billboards, but they could have been so much better.
Why Most Brands Fail to Connect
Without personality or story you don't have a brand. Sadly, all you have is a company.
How to Build a Remarkable Brand They’ll Never Forget
You can't copy anybody. You have to see the angel in the marble.