Despite the acceptance that "Content Is King" copy is often written with little rigor, forethought, or effort. Effective copywriting is more about the connections created than the written words themselves. The best website copy is based
The common expression “apples and oranges” is often used when asked to compare two objects that are so different from one another that they should not or cannot be compared. An orange and an apple may
The antonym between words is often thought of in the same way as the antonym among ideas. The antonym of the word “good” is “bad”. However, the antithesis of a good idea is not necessarily a
In a typical brainstorming session, people gather to generate new ideas and solve problems. The term "brainstorming" was coined in 1967 by an advertising executive, Alex Osborn, and has probably stood the test of time because
Our brains are alerted when contrast is detected. Role reversal is a creative technique used to capitalize on this cognitive phenomenon and can be applied to improve the impact of websites, direct mail pieces, and print
The term "design" is often associated with art and overall visual aesthetics. That said, when we speak of websites, the term "content design" includes both text and graphic elements on the page. People generally know about
There is nothing like a disruptive photo to attract attention - and a potential buyer's interest. For decades print media has successfully used photos to pique a viewer's curiosity and draw them into their ads. While
What do dk, VOGUE, MOTT's, and ASHLAND sell? Based on the print ad headlines below, it's hard to tell. THIS IS NOT A CHAIR …, This isn't an empty box …, It's Not A Roof … The
MAKING UNCONVENTIONAL USE OF THE TRADITIONAL In this first set of ads, LUBRIDERM®, DR. VAN DER HOOG, and Volkswagen offer a means of avoiding the future, remaining in the present, and turning back time. The benefit of
"Less is more" is probably the last phrase that comes to mind when staring at a blank screen that needs to be filled with brilliant ideas. However, the creative method of subtraction is used regularly to