The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
David OgilvyRead
I do not regard advertising as entertainment or an art form, but as a medium of information.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ogilvy views advertising primarily as a source of information rather than as a form of entertainment or art.
In this quote, David Ogilvy emphasizes the functional purpose of advertising, considering it as a medium that conveys important information to consumers rather than simply serving to entertain or showcase creativity. This perspective challenges the traditional artistic view of advertising, suggesting that its primary value lies in its ability to inform and educate the audience about products and services.
Themes
AdvertisingInformationCommunicationMarketing
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting when discussing marketing strategies.
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