Win Your (Ad) Campaign

Dilly dilly. I’m lovin’ it. Get a Mac. Why is it so easy to rattle off the brands that introduced us to these catchphrases? Because Bud Light, McDonald’s and Apple are among the best at telling stories, catching us off guard and even making us laugh. They understand the power of an ad campaign and… Continue reading Win Your (Ad) Campaign

Why You’re Not Patagonia

Customer Loyalty Part 9: Brand With a Purpose They’re like a frustrating older sibling. They get all the attention, and they get away with pretty much everything. They’re incredibly well-liked, and it seems like everyone aspires to be them. (Is it obvious that I’m a middle child?) Regardless of how you feel about them, Patagonia… Continue reading Why You’re Not Patagonia

Copywriter + Designer: The Ultimate Duo

Did We Just Become Best Friends? Lucy and Ethel.Fred and Barney.Rachel and Monica.Brennan and Dale. They don’t have to carpool to work, live in the same apartment or “go do karate in the garage” on weekends. But on the clock, there are two people who should team up to form the ultimate duo: a copywriter… Continue reading Copywriter + Designer: The Ultimate Duo

Win Your (Ad) Campaign

Disruptive Catalogs: Part 4 Dilly dilly. I’m lovin’ it. Get a Mac. Why is it so easy to rattle off the brands that introduced us to these catchphrases? Because Bud Light, McDonald’s and Apple are among the best at telling stories, catching us off guard and even making us laugh. They understand the power of… Continue reading Win Your (Ad) Campaign

Knowledge-Based Creative

Part 1: 3 COPYWRITING FORMULAS I know. “Copywriting” and “formulas” sound like they don’t even belong in the same sentence, let alone the same concept. As someone who used to enjoy English class and all but cry their way through chemistry, I fully support words and numbers playing in separate sandboxes. But in marketing and… Continue reading Knowledge-Based Creative

All I Want for Christmas is All-Star Copy

Ok, so maybe it’s not all you want for Christmas. But copy that truly engages is the gift that keeps on giving. Because it turns out, stellar messaging can have positive implications for your ROI, response rate, and more. Check out this video for a few holiday gifts (in the form of quick tips) to… Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is All-Star Copy

BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE

Part 4: Gimme 5 (Tips for Engaging Copy) Why do brands spend so much time and money on photoshoots? Because images matter a lot in marketing. The brain processes pictures first. But words matter, too. Alongside those great photos and great design is the copy on the page or screen. And this copy must be… Continue reading BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE

CAMPAIGN BUILDING BLOCKS

PART 6 : KILLER CAMPAIGNS The following article is part of an ongoing series from J.Schmid with the critical elements and insights you need to strategize, execute and launch successful omnichannel campaigns. Watch your email and follow #CampaignBuildingBlocks on social media to keep up with the full story. We’ve spent the last several weeks bringing you… Continue reading CAMPAIGN BUILDING BLOCKS

Why You’re Not Patagonia

They’re like a frustrating older sibling. They get all the attention, and they get away with pretty much everything. They’re incredibly well-liked, and it seems like everyone aspires to be them. (Is it obvious that I’m a middle child?) Regardless of how you feel about them, Patagonia is one of the most impressive brands out… Continue reading Why You’re Not Patagonia