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Ogilvy on Advertising

by David Ogilvy
Ogilvy on Advertising
Ogilvy on Advertising

Timeless advertising wisdom from industry's renowned wizard.

If you're peering into the world of advertising, let "Ogilvy on Advertising" be your guide. David Ogilvy lays out the landscape of the ad business with the sharpness and wit only a true insider possesses. From crafting compelling copy to the nuances of the industry's inner workings, his experiences serve not just as a tutorial but as a source of inspiration for anyone aiming to master the art of persuasion in business. This isn't just a book; it's a mentorship in paperback form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Ogilvy on Advertising

by David Ogilvy
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ISBN: 9780394729039
Author: David Ogilvy
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1985-03-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, How To, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Communication, Management, Business, Writing
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 10858 readers)

Description

A candid and indispensable primer on all aspects of advertising from the man Time has called "the most sought after wizard in the business." Told with brutal candor and prodigal generosity, David Ogilvy covers how to get a job in advertising, how to choose an agency for your product, the secrets behind advertising that works, how to write successful copy—and get people to read it, eighteen miracles of research, what advertising can do for charities, and much, much more.
 

Timeless advertising wisdom from industry's renowned wizard.

If you're peering into the world of advertising, let "Ogilvy on Advertising" be your guide. David Ogilvy lays out the landscape of the ad business with the sharpness and wit only a true insider possesses. From crafting compelling copy to the nuances of the industry's inner workings, his experiences serve not just as a tutorial but as a source of inspiration for anyone aiming to master the art of persuasion in business. This isn't just a book; it's a mentorship in paperback form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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