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skateboard-copywriter-collectiveExtreme advertising: do advertisers push the limits of what and where you can advertise?
NewsAll 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…

Freelancing: not as easy as it looks
Copywriting SkillsI 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”…

A different world: How advertising has changed
Advertising Agency LifeAs 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…

Writing sales emails: dos and don’ts
Content & StrategyHave 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:
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1. Focus on a single sales message
Have a very clear purpose before you even begin.…
skateboard-copywriter-collectiveExtreme advertising: how advertisers push the limits of what and where you can advertise
NewsAll 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…

How to have some fun as a copywriter
Agency Life Content & Strategy Work HabitsAs 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…

Extreme advertising: are advertisers pushing the limits of what and where you can advertise?
Content & StrategyAll 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…

5 really cool ambient media executions
Content & StrategySeen as a non-traditional method of advertising, ambient media gets attention and it is extremely versatile.
The term “Ambient Media” became commonly used in the advertising industry around 1999 when it was first coined. It is used as…

How to manage tone of voice
Copywriting Skills Work HabitsKnowing how to manage tone of voice is one of the copywriter’s most powerful tools.
Choosing the appropriate words, varying the length of sentences, following or not following formal grammar rules… all these things can be used to tailor…
