‘Inappropriate’ Ads – Is This Advert Worse Than Barnados?
The advert above just won a Silver Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival. And I have to say, it's memorable.
But it's memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Royal Wedding Cliché Bingo! A Fun Game For All The Family!
I asked a handful of copywriters on Twitter what they thought the most overused words in wedding copy were, and they didn't disappoint. Thanks to their suggestions I've put together some Royal Wedding Bingo cards for your enjoyment.
Want to go viral? Get Lee Sharpe to destroy a shed.
I’ve done a few posts about people sending me ridiculous emails or selling me things, so it’s nice to see someone doing it right. I’ve been sent a viral ad for a company who sell sheds, and they asked me if I wanted to feature it. It’s former Leeds United footballer Lee Sharpe destroying a...
On Water Cannons
The following post isn't going to cover copywriting, blogging or SEO. If you don't want to hear my thoughts on the student protests, police tactics and football crowds, please skip this one. I won't be offended.
Have Books Influenced Your Writing Style?
Sometimes, there's nothing better than curling up on the couch with a good book. And a good book can really influence the way that you write.
National Poetry Day – October 7th 2010
October 7th is apparently national poetry day. As such, I’d like to treat you all to a wonderful poem. But first, an absolutely terrible one: Today is National Poetry Day So I’m writing a blog post to say “My poems are turd So it would be absurd If I continued to write in this way.”...
On Apostrophes
Beware: The following clip contains slouching, terrible hair and a hint of mental ranting. For the FirstFound Newsletter, I was asked to record a New Year’s Resolution. It turned into a bit of a rant, and I may have been the only staff member to use a prop. It’s sound advice though. If you don’t...







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