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How Many Copywriters Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

Q: How many copywriters does it take to change a light bulb?

A: CHANGE IT? Why the hell would you want to change it? It’s perfect the way it is!

And:

Q: How can you tell when a drummer’s at the door?

A: He doesn’t know when to come in.

Bada-bing!

Ok, what’s with the (old) jokes?

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The Rock & Roll Copywriting Guide For Startups

Every business needs good copy.

Startups are no different. So here’s some key tips for startup and new-biz owners on how to approach copywriting.

It’s not exhaustive (obviously) - but if you use these 7 points as a framework for your copy, you’ll make your customers very happy indeed…

And that’s what it’s all about, right?

Ok, dive in…

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6 Marketing Lessons From David Bowie

Aladdin Sane

After a decade-long recording break, David Bowie returned to the music scene on January 8th, 2013. Despite being one of the most distinctive and popular performers ever, ‘Dagenham Dave’ surprised almost everyone with the timing of his announcement. No mean feat… I mean, how many times have you been genuinely surprised by anything a pop [...]

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When More Means Less

Man, been busy… Haven’t posted for a month or more – my bad. But of course when we’re busy, we’re also learning. So I wanted to share something in this short post that’s come up a few times recently… And it’s something that’s important in your marketing AND copywriting.

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Does Your Service Deliver With Distinction?

White Van Gentlemen

I found myself transfixed by the side of a van this week. No, the grey London weather hasn’t sent me round the bend… And no, my life isn’t that boring (not all the time). But I’d never seen the White Van Gentlemen company logo before, and it got me thinking…

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The Self-Promotion Secrets Of A 75 Year OId

It’s funny… Inspiration can strike when you least expect it. Yesterday I was in an indie bookstore when an elderly gent politely started chatting to me. He said he was a published author – I had no reason to disbelieve him – and would I please google him to check out his work? Pretty direct, huh?

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