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The Very Best of Unmemorable Title

The Very Best of Unmemorable Title

I put it to you, the readers, to nominate the most interesting, engaging and useful posts that have been featured over the past 24 months. So here it is - the definitive Unmemorable Title. Read on!
'Inappropriate' Ads - Is This Advert Worse Than Barnados?

‘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!

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.
Introducing the ALL NEW Unmemorable Title Team

Introducing the ALL NEW Unmemorable Title Team

Well, after nearly two years and 111 posts, I've decided that as of the start of April Unmemorable Title can no longer continue as a one man band. So I'm delighted to unveil the ALL NEW Unmemorable Title Team!
This Post Is Donated to The Alzheimer's Society

This Post Is Donated to The Alzheimer’s Society

Want to go viral? Get Lee Sharpe to destroy a shed.

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...
Generic Festive Christmas Post 2010

Generic Festive Christmas Post 2010

Christmas? Bah! Humbug!
On Water Cannons

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?

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.”...

Four Things to Celebrate This Manchester Day

Most of you will be aware that today is Father’s Day (if not, I advise making a quick apologetic phone call before reading on), but it’s been brought to my attention that 20/6/10 marks the first ever “Manchester Day” As I’m always one for marking ridiculous holidays that’ve been made up by tourist boards and...

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...