It’s a long slog to the top (or is it?)

It’s a long slog to the top (or is it?)

This morning was one of the first mornings in a while where there hasn’t been snow or ice on the roads preventing me from getting my workout done first thing. It was a “no excuses” kind of morning…so I hit the gym to squeeze in some cardio and...
The “Rodney Dangerfield” of copywriting

The “Rodney Dangerfield” of copywriting

Issue #120—February 19, 2021 Emails may well be the “Rodney Dangerfield” of copywriting. They just get no respect. And by respect I mean, many companies don’t value them as much as they should. When I hear the paltry fees some clients want to pay...
WWGD (What Would Gene Do?)

WWGD (What Would Gene Do?)

Issue #119—February 5, 2021 Gene Schwartz’s book, Breakthrough Advertising, is one of the greatest books ever written on copywriting and positioning. It galls me that it was never once mentioned when I went through my MBA program in marketing (and likely still...