Direct Response Copywriting Formula

Direct Response Marketing is designed to generate an immediate response from consumers. This includes measuring each consumer response or purchase and attributing it to specific advertisements. This is different than ads that drive consumers to retail locations. Instead, consumers buy the product or service directly from the seller and usually via the ad (“call now,” … Read the rest

Scientific Advertising

You’ve learned some things about marketing. Maybe you’ve checked out some internet articles, watched some videos and/or read some marketing books.

But how many ‘old’ marketing books have you read?

I’ve read a bunch of books over the years and continue to do so as much as possible. And although I have a few favorites, … Read the rest

How to Think About Video Ad Sequencing

For newer (inexperienced) marketers, I’ve observed a belief in the “holy grail” concept of advertising in general and video advertising in particular. In other words, the ever-hopeful anticipation that one ad concept or video will turn an under-performing business into a behemoth of success.

To make matters worse, there are occasional examples of ads … Read the rest

Tijuana Flats

15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Social media video. Features motion graphics of titles, as well as accent elements surrounding products for emphasis. Additionally, visual effects added, such as brief flashes of “glow” and “brightening” in products shots (still photos) to make them more animated and vibrant.… Read the rest

Clothes To Wear For A TV Interview

Even if you’re the kind of person who pays little attention to what you wear on a day-to-day basis, it’s useful to know a few things about the nature of clothing as it relates to TV and video.

Bear the obvious in mind: cameras, computer monitors and TV screens are not people, they’re machines. And … Read the rest

Seth Godin: The Difference Between Advertising and Marketing | Inc.

Seth Godin presents his perspective on the difference between marketing and advertising, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.

You and I may each agree or disagree about what he has to say about advertising but most pro marketers would likely consider his comments on marketing to be apt.

Nevertheless, Godin doesn’t really describe in real … Read the rest

Good Advertising Psychology (True? Or Not?)

Although the above video represents what it considers as “good” advertising, it would be better described as “big budget” advertising and particularly “big brand” advertising.

It breaks down advertising into two camps:

  • Ads that focus on the quality of the product (thinking)
  • Ads intended to arouse an emotional response (feeling)

The above video primarily … Read the rest

The Old Way of Marketing

Marketing used to be about shouting at people loud enough and often enough so they’ll be influenced by what you have to sell. (And there’s no shortage of this type of advertising nowadays).

Although the delivery of the “Big Brand” message became more subtle through the latter part of the 20th century, the concept of … Read the rest

Realtor

15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Features stock video clips, custom look, motion graphics, stock music. voice over and photo. Script was written to emphasize “Simplicity.”… Read the rest