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What Never To Eat On A Plane Envelope

This plain-looking envelope crushed every other mailer Boardroom sent for three years. It didn’t have fancy graphics or a celebrity...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 25, 2017
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How To Write Headlines Video

Most headlines fall flat because you’re staring at your message from just one angle. Neville Medhora’s “Lenses” trick fixes that...

Copywriting/Headlines
Aug 25, 2017
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Big list of subject lines and their open rates

Ever wonder what makes people actually click an email? This massive open-rate chart from KopywritingKourse shows that boring-looking, offbeat, human-sounding...

Copywriting/Emails/Data
Aug 25, 2017
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Stray Cat Walks Into Nursing Home, Becomes One of Its Best Employees

A cat sitting behind a receptionist’s desk is already funny. But add the headline “Stray Cat Walks Into a Nursing...

Ads/Copywriting/Videos
Aug 25, 2017
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Successful Eyebrow Threading Print Ad

This eyebrow threading ad nails it with humor, confidence, and a little jab. Using Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo, it...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 24, 2017
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Freelance Writing Infographic

FreelanceWriting nailed the life of a copywriter with this infographic. It’s filled with colorful charts, friendly visuals, and one big...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Aug 22, 2017
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"Give Me One Evening and I'll Give You a Push-Button Memory"

This 1961 ad is pure copywriting magic. The headline grabs you instantly. It promises something amazing, fast, and easy—like a...

Ads/Print Ads/Formulas
Aug 22, 2017

Testimonial Script

Want better testimonials? Don’t ask for them. Instead, make it brain-dead easy for people to respond. Swap the scary “Can...

Formulas/Copywriting/Emails
Aug 22, 2017
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10X Email Mastery Pricing

Look at this beauty. Two options. Big type. Zero confusion. This pricing page for 10x Emails and 10x Launches shows...

Copywriting/Pricing/Data
Aug 20, 2017
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AppSumo Advertorial

Most product pages scream “BUY NOW.” AppSumo whispered a story. Their ad for Prey started with a break-in and a...

Ads/Copywriting/Advertorials
Aug 19, 2017
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

David Ogilvy Guinness Advertorial

Guinness didn’t just make an ad—they made art. Their “Guide to Oysters” looked like a classy food chart, not a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 19, 2017
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David Ogilvy Rinso Detergent Ad

This old Rinso detergent ad didn’t just sell soap—it became part of the laundry room. Readers could rip it out,...

Ads/Print Ads/Advertorials
Aug 19, 2017
Yelp-Review

Peer Reviews

Look at that Yelp review. One photo, a few exclamation points, and suddenly you’re craving dessert. That’s social proof in...

Copywriting/Advice/Testimonials
Aug 19, 2017
Restaurant-Review

Press Reviews

That photo is mouthwatering. But what really makes it powerful is the headline above it: a glowing Los Angeles Times...

Copywriting/Advice/Testimonials
Aug 19, 2017
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Video Testimonials

Nothing sells like a happy customer telling their story. This image shows the formula done right: a student talking casually...

Videos/Data/Advice
Aug 19, 2017
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Case Studies For Testimonials

Big case studies look fancy, but few people actually read them. The DealDoktor example shows how slicing a case study...

Copywriting/Data/Advice
Aug 19, 2017
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Social Media Post Testimonials

One customer Facebook post can do more than a thousand ads. Check out Katharine’s post above: she’s thrilled, she names...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Aug 19, 2017
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Quote Testimonials

Nothing says “trust me” like a real customer beaming with pride. This B-School example nails it: three colorful portraits, three...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Aug 19, 2017
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FreeAgent Testimonial Page

FreeAgent nails the art of testimonials. Their “Buzz” page isn’t one dull wall of quotes—it’s a living, breathing trust machine....

Copywriting/Videos/Images
Aug 19, 2017
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Business Catalyst Testimonial Page

Business Catalyst nails this with their “Success Stories” section. Instead of dry testimonials, they use smiling faces, real quotes, and...

Copywriting/Advice/Testimonials
Aug 19, 2017
elegant

ElegantThemes Testimonial Page

You’re about to buy a plan from ElegantThemes. Credit card in hand. Then, bam — you see a lineup of...

Copywriting/Data/Quotes
Aug 19, 2017
99designs

99designs Testimonial Page

Most review pages feel like a corporate afterthought. 99designs flips that. Their testimonials page looks more like Yelp — full...

Videos/Data/Advice
Aug 19, 2017
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FreeAgent Testimonial Page

FreeAgent’s testimonial page feels alive. On the left, detailed customer stories bring credibility. On the right, they display a constant...

Copywriting/Advice/Testimonials
Aug 19, 2017
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mHelpDesk Video Testimonial Page

Most testimonial pages look like overproduced commercials. mHelpDesk skips that. Their customer videos feel like casual Zoom calls — no...

Copywriting/Videos/Advice
Aug 19, 2017

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