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10 tips on building trust with your clients

November 09, 2010

  1. Ask questions; demonstrate curiosity.  This lowers self-orientation, which is the biggest cause of low trust.
  2. Limit your talking to 60-120 …

Quote: On advertising in tough times

November 08, 2010

In good times, people want to advertise; in bad times, they have to.

--Bruce Barton

Quote: On fighting with clients

November 05, 2010

Always think end game. Do not give into the temptation to win the argument; think instead of what’s going to get …

Ways to promote non-profits, social causes

November 03, 2010

5 YouTube Projects That Are Making a Difference

This article (linked above) talks about how YouTube can be used …

6 Ways to Develop Better Creative

November 02, 2010

1. Start with a Great Strategy
A great advertising strategy should:

  • Be true to the brand
  • Involve a fundamental human …

Quote: On having a singular clear message

November 01, 2010

People live and think in broad strokes… I’m reminded of how Steven Spielberg said he preferred movie ideas that could be …

Quote: On writing creative

October 29, 2010

I have never sat down to write an advertisement without thinking THIS TIME I AM GOING TO FAIL.

--David Ogilvy