How to Become Famous on a Small Marketing Budget
There are 3 main levers that can help you become famous and wealthy.
Everyone Should Have a Jingle
What makes a great jingle? And what does the science of audio branding teach us about them?
This is a GOOD Car Commercial
My daughters were like, "That's a stupid ad." But they were pinpoint targeting the DNA of the drivers they wanted.
How Old Spice Saved Their Brand!
"We've got nothing to lose." It was hard to say yes and run this strange ad, but they were that desperate.
How Poo-Pourri Went Viral
When you tone something like this down, it doesn't work. The owner must be ready to go all the way into the joke.
“Oh, But My Company is Different.”
Real matters. Only a fool looks at another company’s ad and says, "We should do that."
Emotion in Advertising Equals Dollars in Business
6 marketing pros on 2 continents explain the financial benefits with proven outcomes rooted in human psychology.
Cadillac’s SEXY Brand Revival Strategy
It takes vulnerability and bravery to address and dismiss like this, which is why it's not done that often.
Targeting is the “Only Way” to Advertise
Is mass media a farce? Maybe. Or is there another way to get the right people to do what we hope them to do?
The EASY Way to Win People’s Hearts!
The silhouettes and story worked wonders. You know something's a big deal when it's spoofed on Family Guy.
Marketing Funeral Homes: Balancing Sensitivity with Strategy
How do you sell something people resist thinking about? For example: funeral homes.
PROOF That Direct Mail ACTUALLY Works!
It has been attributed to $2 billion of subscription sales, this letter. It was unbeaten for 28 years.
This LEVI’s Campaign did SEXY, their way!
The marketplace that was not excited and the price point was too high. They ran this ad and it blew the doors off.
You WON’T Believe This Forgotten Apple Ad!
You remember the 1984 ad. They tried a similar formula in 1985 and it flopped. Why?
Your Life is Forfeit
In this two page ad there are no photographs, prices, phone numbers, or website address. Here's why it works.