There isn’t any significant difference between the various brands of whiskey, or cigarettes or beer. They are all about the same. And so are the cake mixes and the detergents, and the margarines… The manufacturer who dedicates his advertising to building the most sharply defined personality for his brand will get the largest share of the market at the highest profit.
Don't count the people that you reach, reach the people who count - David Ogilvy
Don't count the people that you reach, reach the people who count
- David Ogilvy
Study the methods of your competitors and do the exact opposite. - David Ogilvy
Study the methods of your competitors and do the exact opposite.
If you can’t be brilliant, at least be memorable - David Ogilvy
If you can’t be brilliant, at least be memorable
Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance to create a brand. - David Ogilvy
Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance to create a brand.
Every advertisement is part of the long term investment in the personality of the brand. - David Ogilvy
Every advertisement is part of the long term investment in the personality of the brand.
When you advertise fire extinguishers, open with the fire. - David Ogilvy
When you advertise fire extinguishers, open with the fire.
Tell the truth, but make the truth fascinating. - David Ogilvy
Tell the truth, but make the truth fascinating.
If you ever find a man who is better than you are - hire him. If necessary, pay him more than you pay yourself. - David Ogilvy
If you ever find a man who is better than you are - hire him. If necessary, pay him more than you pay yourself.
Write the way you talk. Naturally. - David Ogilvy
Write the way you talk. Naturally.
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