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A Common Advertising Mistake To Avoid: Arrogance. Tim Burt Explains

Posted on September 8, 2011 by timburtmedia

Here’s a virtually sure-fire way to drive potential customers away from your business: arrogance (but not to be confused with ego). For example: “At ABC Orange Juice, our juice is the best. We use only the ripest Florida oranges, hand … Continue reading →

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What People Hear Vs. What Is Actually Said In Commercials – AKA “The Phantom Message”

Posted on August 30, 2011 by timburtmedia

We’ve all heard commercials where the offer you perceive is not actually the message trying to be communicated. HOW AND WHY THIS HAPPENS It all stems from my first rule of advertising: Every good commercial or advertisement is rooted in … Continue reading →

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Recipe Ingredient #10 To Make A Bad Radio Or Television Commercial: Asking A Dumb Question

Posted on August 15, 2011 by timburtmedia

A common misconception among copywriters is: “Don’t start off a commercial with a question. If the listener/viewer answers ‘no’, you’ve lost them“.   I agree with that to a point. But there’s one very important word missing from the first … Continue reading →

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