March2018

Marketing myth exposes: sexy is nothing!

Nonprofit marketing is in no way a meritocracy. It’s showbiz – which is the opposite of science.

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Why we don’t need another domestic violence campaign

It’s not often that you hear a marketer say this: but this time maybe more marketing isn’t the answer.

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Books for marketers: a quick review of Freakonomics

This isn’t a marketing book but there is much to be gained by marketers in learning how to see the world from an economic perspective.

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Tone deaf multinationals should know better

One of the things we teach in Hootville’s copywriting course Copy Savvy 101 is that tone matters. By tone, we mean the vibe, the manner, the impression you create with your words.

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Learning by (making) video

Here’s what we learnt from making 30 or so videos.

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