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 […]
Marketing Observations About McDonald’s Anniversaries 2014
2014 sees two significant anniversaries for McDonald’s. First up, it’s the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first store in the UK as I noticed when I happened to pop in to my local Mickey D’s for a quick breakfast. Now, I’m not a particularly regular patron at the Golden Arches but I’ve got […]
Lead Generation The Direct Response Way – Part 2
Second of two guest posts from Troy White on the subject of lead generation and conversion, First part is here… “Lead Generation The Direct Response Way – Part 1” In this next part, we focus more on the vital task of turning those leads into actual sales and real dollars in the account. ***** Step […]
Copywriting Notes – Makepeace And Bencivenga Part 1
One of the aims of the “Copywriting Notes” series of posts is to look further into the mindset that’s required to be a successful copywriter. You see, to be a successful copywriter yourself, you need to be able to think the way top copywriters do. The best way to learn to do that is to […]