Many direct response marketers and copywriters make use of stories in both sales copy and marketing in general. The advantages are many… It helps cut through the marketing clutter You can create a stronger emotional connection with your market It helps create the conditions for a successful sale Also…it makes the copy and marketing a […]
“Strictly” Marketing Tips
The 2014 series (#12) of “Strictly Come Dancing” has just concluded with celebrity Caroline Flack and pro-dance partner Pasha Kovalev lifting the glitterball trophy. And here’s one of the highlights of the series… Ballroom and latin dance is one of my great passions in life so no great surprise that I am a huge fan […]
Marketing And Movie Trailers – The King’s Speech
Been a while since my last “Marketing And Movie Trailers” post… …and as I’ve been to the movies a couple of times recently… (to see “The King’s Speech” and “The Black Swan”, since you ask) …thought it was time for another. “The King’s Speech” is attracting widespread praise and picking up numerous awards. Thoroughly deserved […]
Movies, Stories And Copywriting – Lessons From “There Will Be Blood”
I’ve mentioned previously that I love movies and recently went to see the new movie “There Will Be Blood”. Now, for copywriters and marketers movies and stories can contain many useful lessons. Why? Well because, used properly, stories can be employed in copywriting or your general marketing material to great effect. Basically, stories enable you to […]