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Why crowdsourcing is rubbish Why crowdsourcing is rubbish

Crowdsourcing can never replace creativity.

Does clunky click? Does clunky click?

Are deliberately clunky and unusual slogans more memorable?

Losing faith in social media Losing faith in social media

Selling through social is an article of faith for marketers. But where’s the evidence?

Topical copywriting Topical copywriting

Should marketing taglines be based on news headlines?

Copywriting for empathy Copywriting for empathy

Generating empathy means gently alluding to shared ideas or experiences – not corporate boasting.

Lessons from a master copywriter Lessons from a master copywriter

Experienced writers can teach you a lot. But so can inexperienced ones.

Divisive copywriting Divisive copywriting

Sometimes, striking the right tone of voice is about deciding who you care about – and who you don’t.

Write better, not more Write better, not more

Poets have got a lot to teach copywriters.

5 tips for self-promotional list posts 5 tips for self-promotional list posts

Want to promote yourself? Write a list post using these five handy tips. Written by me.