“Ads are not written to entertain. When they do, those entertainment seekers rare little likely to be the people whom you want. This is one of the greatest advertising faults. Ad writers abandon their part. They forgot they are salesmen and try to be performers. Instead of sales, they seek applause”
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Claude C. Hopkins
Claude C. Hopkins (1866-1932) was a pioneer in the advertising industry in the United States, often referred to as the father of modern advertising. He revolutionized the advertising industry through empirical research and scientific methods, profoundly influencing brand marketing and advertising creativity. more
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