Hey! Usually, I try to focus my ads on a single product, feature, or benefit. But The Advertising Concept Book made me realize that sometimes, showing the full range of a brand's offerings can really pay off. Here are some great examples: Let’s try this technique with Salesforce. Step 1: Choose the RangeI go to Salesforce’s website and see that they provide CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions for over 20+ industries. So, I use alliteration and write these lines: • From Aviation to Agriculture: CRM solutions for 20+ Industries. • From Healthcare to Hospitality: CRM solutions for 20+ Industries. Step 2: Visual SymbolsI find these images: Step 3: Combine ThemThere are two main ways to combine images: I) Hybrid: Blend two images into one (e.g., left ad). II) Collage: Combine two or more images into a single visual (e.g., right ad). I want to try both: I) HybridI open Adobe Firefly and ask for “A photo-realistic image of a flying cow with a propeller attached to its back.” Then, I add my copy. Here’s my first ad: II) CollageI use ChatGPT to generate an image of a Red Cross paramedic. Then I polish it a bit in Photoshop: And here’s my second ad: Cheat Sheet You made it!Reply to this email if you enjoyed it – I'll write back :) Talk soon, P.S. Eddie Shleyner is one of the copywriters who’s influenced me the most. I highly recommend his newsletter. It’s fantastic, and it’s free. P.P.S. For more B2B ad recipes like this, check out my course Boring Products, Fun Ads.(Loved by 200+ creatives from Apple, Monday.com, and Wix.) |
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