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Building a StoryBrand

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Building a StoryBrand

“Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen” by Donald Miller provides a transformative framework for creating clear, compelling brand messages through the power of storytelling.

How to Write a Good Advertisement

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How to Write a Good Advertisement

“How to Write a Good Advertisement: A Short Course in Copywriting” by Victor O. Schwab offers timeless principles and practical advice for creating compelling and effective advertisements.

The Copywriter's Handbook

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The Copywriter's Handbook

“The Copywriter’s Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells” by Robert Bly is an essential manual for anyone looking to master the art of persuasive writing and improve their marketing copy.

Contagious: Why Things Catch On

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Contagious: Why Things Catch On

“Contagious: Why Things Catch On” by Jonah Berger reveals the key principles behind why certain products and ideas go viral, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to increase their impact.

The 1-Page Marketing Plan

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The 1-Page Marketing Plan

“The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, and Stand Out from the Crowd” by Allan Dib offers a simple, actionable approach to creating a comprehensive marketing plan on a single page.

They Ask, You Answer

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They Ask, You Answer

“They Ask, You Answer” by Marcus Sheridan provides a practical guide to content marketing by focusing on answering customer questions and building trust through valuable content.

Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital

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Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital

“Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital” by Philip Kotler, Hermawan Kartajaya, and Iwan Setiawan provides a framework for understanding and implementing digital marketing strategies to engage customers in the modern era.

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

“Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel offers unique insights on creating groundbreaking startups and emphasizes the importance of innovation and a contrarian mindset.

The Copywriter

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The Copywriter

“The Copywriter” by Peter Temple is a comprehensive guide that explores the techniques and strategies for writing persuasive and effective copy, essential for anyone looking to improve their writing skills.

The Advertising Effect: How to Change Behaviour

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The Advertising Effect: How to Change Behaviour

“The Advertising Effect: How to Change Behaviour” by Adam Ferrier combines behavioral science and advertising strategies to show how marketers can create campaigns that effectively influence consumer behavior.

Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads

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Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads

“Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads” by Luke Sullivan is an insightful and humorous guide that offers practical advice and real-world examples on crafting memorable and effective advertisements.

Scientific Advertising

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Scientific Advertising

“Scientific Advertising” by Claude C. Hopkins is a seminal work that underscores the importance of data-driven strategies and testing in creating effective advertising campaigns.

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Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing

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Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing

“Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing” by Harry Beckwith provides essential strategies for effectively marketing and selling services by understanding customer perceptions and building strong relationships.

80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More

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80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More

“80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More” by Perry Marshall reveals how to apply the Pareto Principle to boost efficiency and profitability in sales and marketing.

How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don't Know

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How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don't Know

“How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don’t Know” by Byron Sharp provides data-driven insights that challenge traditional marketing theories, offering a practical framework for achieving brand growth through market penetration.

Ogilvy on Advertising

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Ogilvy on Advertising

“Ogilvy on Advertising” by David Ogilvy is an essential guide to effective advertising, filled with timeless principles and insights from one of the industry’s most influential figures.

Hegarty on Advertising

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Hegarty on Advertising

“Hegarty on Advertising: Turning Intelligence into Magic” by John Hegarty offers a captivating blend of personal insights and industry wisdom from one of advertising’s most creative minds.

Content Inc.

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Content Inc.

“Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses” by Joe Pulizzi provides a strategic guide for building a business around content creation and audience engagement.

Killing Marketing

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Killing Marketing

“Killing Marketing: How Innovative Businesses Are Turning Marketing Cost into Profit” by Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose proposes a transformative approach to marketing, advocating for a content-driven strategy that generates revenue and engages customers.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

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How to Win Friends & Influence People

“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a timeless guide to improving communication and building meaningful relationships for personal and professional success.

Hooked

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Hooked

"Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” by Nir Eyal delves into the psychology of user behavior, providing a framework for creating products that keep users engaged and coming back.

Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content

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Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content

“Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content” by Ann Handley is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and create engaging digital content.

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

“Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability” by Steve Krug is an essential guide for creating user-friendly websites, emphasizing intuitive design and practical usability principles.

My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising

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My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising

"My Life in Advertising" and "Scientific Advertising" are two classic books written by Claude C. Hopkins, a pioneering advertiser and marketing expert. "My Life in Advertising" is a memoir that chronicles Hopkins' career in the advertising industry, including his successful campaigns for brands such as Quaker Oats and Gold Dust Washing Powder.

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World

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Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World

In “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World,” Gary Vaynerchuk presents a strategic approach to social media marketing that emphasizes giving value to your audience before making direct requests. Using a boxing analogy, he guides businesses on effectively engaging followers and crafting compelling, platform-specific content.