A publisher’s rep and long-time friend forwarded me a product release a while back. Enclosed was a note, “Boy do they need help.” It was a poorly written form letter with a brochure and photos attached. I called the company, the guy said he did it himself (no kidding) and…
I get a chuckle out of some of the claims and phrases used in print and broadcast advertising. Here is a sample of slogans and clichés that I have compiled and what they really mean. SAVE! No one actually “saves” the money that they don’t spend on discounted products or…
Whether fishing or advertising, you have to… go where the fish (customers) are. The Advertising Media are the waters where you cast your bait. There are fish (customers) out there, but you have to have some knowledge where the fish (customers) might be hanging out. Know what kind of fish…
An anorexic girl looks in the mirror, sees a fat person and is determined to lose weight. Her self-view is distorted because she cannot look at herself objectively. Even though others may reassure her that she is too thin, in her distorted impression, she thinks she is obese. To some…
