THE COST OF BEING BORING

The majority of campaigns and ideas die because they’re boring. Most people get that. But have you ever stopped to consider what that costs you? What’s the cost of being boring?

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WRITE DRUNK, EDIT SOBER

Everyone kicks starts their creative process differently. Here is a simple tip for finding inspiration when you’ve reached the bottom of the well.

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MR. WHENT VS THE POST OFFICE

Sometimes all the component parts of a story have been told, but no-one listens. But when you gather them together and tell the whole story, things change.

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LAND THE PLANE

Sometimes people describe a problem, but still leave the audience as cold as ice. It’s because they describe the problem in the wrong way. So what’s the right way?

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A TALE OF TINDER

When I read most company’s websites, I have to assume that they are hoping for a miracle to happen. What is the miracle, why is it unlikely to happen and what do you do about it? Read on.

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BRANDWANK

Your brand messaging has to run through your business like a stick of rock. There no use having a genius name and strap line if everything else is boring.

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THE RESTAURANT OF MISTAKEN ORDERS

In a restaurant where what what you order may not be what appears ten minutes later, there lies a great marketing lesson. Sometimes it’s not enough to appeal to your target audience

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BREWDOG: TWO PINTS OF LAGER AND AN ARGUMENT PLEASE

More than five billion people have access to the Internet. It’s noisy! It’s hard to get noticed. Brewdog, the brand we love to hate, is a great example of what messaging in 2022 should look like if you want to overcome this.

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HOW TO WRITE A HEADLINE LIKE DON DRAPER

Most people, when they write a headline, do what’s comfortable. They talk about the product. But it’s the emotional headline that grabs attention. Here’s a simple way to write a headline that people can’t ignore.

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WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU’RE TALKING TO LIKE THAT?

Most people’s description of their ideal customer is guess work. But without an accurate description of your ideal customer your campaigns will never be as successful as they could be. So how do we produce a detailed, ridiculously accurate buyer persona?

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KANGAROO PENIS ANYONE?

Every purchase has a moment, when something happens, and the buyer is triggered to take action. Understanding how and when this moment happens is like having Krytptonian cells. Let’s dive in and see.

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THE INNER CONVERSATION (VIDEO)

We all see the world differently. Sometimes in very surprising ways. But if you can work our how your prospects see it, that’s gold dust. This video describes how a big brand did this with huge success.

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SOMEONE PASS THE TOFU

People hate being criticised. But sometimes you can use other peoples’ criticism of you to your advantage. Read how The Guardian pulled this tactic off triumphantly when they were attacked by a senior politician.

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HOW TO LIVE ON THE TIP OF EVERYONE’S TONGUE

The first thing people do when they decide they need to buy something is to ask their friends for a recommendation. How do you ensure that you’re the first name they think of?

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MORNING GLORY: THIS IS HOW YOU CREATE A MARKET CATEGORY

Competing for demand in an existing market against an established leader is fruitless. If you can’t win your category, you have start your own category that you can win. Here is a great first-hand case study of how it’s done

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NO PISSING IN THE POOL

If you don’t stand for something, you stand for nothing. But before you can tell your audience what you stand for, you have to know the rules you live and die by. We call these The Pool Rules

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WHY MALE STRIPPERS DON’T DRESS AS TAX INSPECTORS

Most messaging and content on the Internet leaves us cold. It doesn’t challenge us in any way. So what do we have to do differently to everyone else to get peoples’ attention?

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HOW TO CREATE AN ELEVATOR PITCH THAT WILL MAKE PEOPLE LISTEN

You find yourself face to face with the CEO of your perfect customer. You’ve got one minute. If you want him remember what you say, don’t do what everyone else does, do this.

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IF YOU WANT TO BE A CHALLENGER BRAND, THEN BEHAVE LIKE ONE

How did a start up brand succeed where one of the world’s most recognisable brands failed? The answer’s simple. They understood the laws of categories.

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BELIEFS ARE YOUR NEW SUPERPOWER

People are attracted to brands by something way beyond the product. If you can unite a tribe around beliefs, it’s like having a Marvel Comics super power. One for the Gaga fans!

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WHY YOUR CONTENT NEEDS TO HARDEN THE FUCK UP

Most content on social media is inoffensive and ineffective. The best content expresses an opinion that others may find offensive. That is not only a good thing, it’s how the little guy wins. Here’s why.

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