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5 Reasons Why Your Website Copy Stinks (and How to Fix It)

Your website copy content smells like last week’s fish. It’s so bad that most of your visitors make a snappy exit as soon as they get a whiff of it. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Millions of businesses around the world are making…
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Translation? No thanks! Transcreation works better for international campaigns.

Translation is great for getting a basic message across. But it can’t capture the real spirit of the brand you’re trying to promote. Nor does it take into account cultural differences between different target markets. So campaigns that work…
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Extreme advertising: do advertisers push the limits of what and where you can advertise?

All advertisers understand the importance of making a connection with their audience. Without a connection, consumers will not respond to the advertisement, rendering it ineffective, no matter what the message is. In our advertisement-saturated…
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Freelancing: not as easy as it looks

I think of my freelancing career in two phases. The first phase was where I came in all guns blazing; with six months’ worth of savings that I thought would last until I became a roaring success. The second phase known as the “second coming”…
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A different world: How advertising has changed

As society evolves, so must the advertising used to persuade consumers to make purchases. The very first advertisement reportedly appears in England in 1472, taking the form of an announcement from the Catholic Church that prayer books are for…
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Writing sales emails: dos and don’ts

Have you just begun writing emails? Do you want to feel confident when emailing a client? Don't worry! Here are the 10 tips for writing sales emails: DO 1. Focus on a single sales message Have a very clear purpose before you even begin.…
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Extreme advertising: how advertisers push the limits of what and where you can advertise

All advertisers understand the importance of making a connection with their audience. Without a connection, consumers will not respond to the advertisement, rendering it ineffective, no matter what the message is. In our advertisement-saturated…
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How to have some fun as a copywriter

As any copywriter will tell you, writing advertising and corporate copy is an unremittingly joyless occupation. But sometimes it’s possible to have a little fun by playing a few games with the copy, headlines, and even the concepts. Here's…
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Extreme advertising: are advertisers pushing the limits of what and where you can advertise?

All advertisers understand the importance of making a connection with their audience. Without a connection, consumers will not respond to the advertisement, rendering it ineffective, no matter what the message is. In our advertisement-saturated…

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