In advertising, not to be different is virtually suicidal.
William BernbachRead
Properly practiced creativity must result in greater sales more economically achieved. Properly practiced creativity can lift your claims out of the swamp of sameness and make them accepted, believed, persuasive, urgent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity in marketing leads to impactful sales and stand-out messaging.
William Bernbach emphasizes the importance of creativity in the practice of marketing and sales. He suggests that when creativity is executed effectively, it can differentiate your message from the competition, making it more compelling and persuasive to consumers, ultimately boosting sales in a more efficient manner.
Themes
CreativityMarketingSalesPersuasionDifferentiation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a marketing workshop to inspire participants.
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