Traditional marketing and content marketing

How does content marketing compare with traditional forms of marketing and advertising? The infographic below tries to encapsulate the differences in a manner that is easily digested. While it offers only a (very) simple comparison between the two forms, it makes a fantastic entry point for discussion. Whether you’re opening negotiations with a client, or…

Personas for website copy

Fact: creating effective website copy isn’t easy. While certain people believe that stringing together a few words is something we’ve all been doing since childhood, the simple fact is that producing website copy that sells is exceptionally challenging. In fact, creating effective copy demands significant investment in time, consideration and research. There is also a…

Website copy that sells

Investing in quality website copy is essential for the success of your online presence. Worryingly, however, website copy is often overlooked and/or left until the last minute before being written. Perhaps even more worrying is the tendency for this last-minute rush of content writing to be carried out by less than capable copywriters. So what…

Volkswagen’s warning

Few brands – let alone within the automotive sector – can lay claim to such challenging, clever, and effective advertising as Volkswagen. This latest print advert, which can be seen on Ads of the World, is simple yet effective. While initially there may not be much going on visually, the copy and minimalist nature of…