Who else is in therapy because of their mom?

Who else is in therapy because of their mom?

Chances are you’ve heard how important it is to write copy that has a voice or a personality behind it. This is crucial for many reasons: 1) It helps differentiate your brand from the competition; 2) It helps build a relationship with your prospect or customer;...
Be more “brat”

Be more “brat”

You’ve been hearing “brat” everywhere… it’s even been declared “brat summer”… And as you may know, it has nothing to do with being a misbehaved toddler (or an adult acting that way). I’ve looked at multiple...
Common copy blunders you could be making

Common copy blunders you could be making

Today I’m going to talk about some of the most common blunders you could be making with your copy—no matter if you’re writing an email, sales page, Facebook ad, or any other type of promotion. These are response-killing blunders I see copywriters and business...
Your older audience is not what you think

Your older audience is not what you think

Ever since I got my first marketing job more than three decades ago, I’ve been working with products aimed at primarily an older audience — mainly 60+ and older. My first marketing gig was with a major health insurer in their individual market division...
The man who cracked the guru code

The man who cracked the guru code

This afternoon I got sad news. The legendary founder of the publishing company I worked for before going freelance — Tom Phillips — passed away after a long illness. Tom started Phillips Publishing in 1974, in the converted garage of his home in Chevy...