Drayton Bird recently received an email that left him astounded. It was the work of a mad man! Yet its level of crazy was matched by its brilliance. On your marks… Get set… Go!
Nicolas Schwabach and Magno Silva relay their experience of using machine learning methodologies to improve lead generation. In doing so, the ‘marketing mathematician’ and algorithm developer seek to demystify machine learning approaches in marketing.
Ponderous writing is lazy writing. Instead of digging beneath the true meaning of words, it’s easier to combine abstract language with industry terminology. Herschell Gordon Lewis warns against developing this syndrome in his own inimitable way.
In this month’s issue, we look at a rather wonderful example of gamification by WHSmith, consider whether crowbarring lofty ideals into products is always such a good idea, and highlight the importance of having an innovation strategy.
Drayton Bird examines the front cover of a magazine from the National Trust. It looks beautiful but achieves little. So, what’s the problem? Drayton’s simple diagnosis holds an important lesson for all marketers, whatever their specialist medium.
Enjoy these timeless tips selected from the republished works of late copywriting great (and horror movie innovator) Herschell Gordon Lewis. If you enjoy these excerpts, don’t forget to download the free eBook!
The reigning heavyweight champion of profit-making copy has provided incisive tips and witty commentary over the past year. Here’s a little Xmas gift featuring some of his wisest words from 2021.
The latest insights and innovations from the world of marketing. Includes analysis of the decision by cosmetics brand Lush to vacate social media, examines why playing it safe is not the safe option, and test-drives the latest automated writing tool.
Drayton Bird presents an example of persuasive writing from a man he describes as the best copywriter ever.
Herschell Gordon Lewis lays waste to so-called experts who use obfuscation to peddle the obvious. A useful reminder to marketers and PR professionals who may fall into the trap of putting the business need before the publication’s (and by extension, the reader’s).