Ten things I never thought I’d learn as a copywriter
One of the great things about being an advertising creative is that you get to learn something new everyday. It’s often something about a client’s business that’s far afield of one’s normal interest. It could be something mundane like an arcane law that governs a business or a manufacturing process, maybe something very interesting about […]
Earned media hype. Or are you being sold a bill of goods?
Do you want a substantial social media audience? One that can move the needle and advocate for your brand? Then you’re going to have to pay for it. The recent craze for earned media I believe is misleading. Sure, a great deal of work can yield some decent results. But more likely than not, part […]
Top 10 books for copywriters to read today
After spending over a decade as a copywriter, and working through the internet explosion, I have a few opinions about what it takes to be a great copywriter in today’s creative environment. The three key elements are first, being well a rounded writer, second, having a great understanding of how media works, and third, and […]
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Facebook, privacy and few helpful tools
Over ten years ago, Sun’s CEO told us to “You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it.” In a few circles Facebook is becoming about as trusted as BP or Phillip Morris. And in my opinion, this is justified. While I agree with Scott McNeally’s assessment, I don’t agree with his sentiment. We shouldn’t get […]
Top 10 myths about sound for video production
It’s unfortunate that sound for video isn’t better understood by marketers and even some creative professionals. I’ve had the pleasure of working just about every kind of production in the nearly twenty years I’ve been a creative professional. I’ve done lots and lots of commercials, Web videos, POP videos, trade show videos, event videos – […]
