Hey! Usually, fun ads don’t die because they underperform. They die because the CMO won’t even agree to test them. So I use this presentation framework to convince executives to run my weird ads: 1. Cover (1 slide)Campaign name, client logo, and date. 2. User’s Pain Point (3 slides)I like to start with: “You know, it’s just not fair.” Then, I explain what our persona is going through:
3. Agenda (1 Slide)I show them what’s on the menu. Usually, it’s: 4. Concepts (4 slides per concept)For each idea, I present:
5. Practical Stuff (3 slides)Then, I go over:
6. Discussion (1 slide)Next, I recap my ads and take questions. If everything goes well, they’ll pick their favorites, and we’ll move on. But if not… 7. Handle Objections (~5 slides)In this part, I try to predict their objections and address them. And in my new course, Boring Products, Fun Ads, you’ll get:
This framework works — ask the tech CEOs who worked with me ;) Thanks for reading 🙌Talk to you soon, P.S. If you have any questions about the course or just want to say hi, reply to this email. I’ll write back today :) |
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