Herschell Gordon Lewis writes copy for and consults with direct response clients worldwide, is author of 31 books, including the best-selling “On the Art of Writing Copy” and the sardonic “Marketing Mayhem,” and is arguably the best-known copywriter practicing today. Mr. Lewis has addressed sessions of the DMA for more than 30 years and has been elected to the DMA’s Hall of Fame.
Herschell Gordon Lewis writes copy for and consults with direct response clients worldwide, is author of 31 books, including the best-selling “On the Art of Writing Copy” and the sardonic “Marketing Mayhem,” and is arguably the best-known copywriter practicing today. Mr. Lewis has addressed sessions of the DMA for more than 30 years and has been elected to the DMA’s Hall of Fame.
Description
Over two intensive days, this Professional Workshop covers creative techniques to boost response, geared to today's hypercompetitive and media-rich environment. Included are contemporary tips for all media — direct mail, email, website, broadcast, catalogs. Easy and logical hands-on practice help cement recognition of the principles. The Workshop has four segments, and although pace depends on participation, these are the sequences attendees can expect:
How to make response-producing word choices
• Getthe Hard-boiled description of what "direct response" means • Learn rends for the 21st century • Discover words that increase or damage response • Discover the difference between an intellect-based appeal and an emotion-based appeal • Learn why a finite number outpulls "lifetime" • Practice target-individual comparative reactions to word choices • The three bases of direct response success • Discover how to project implicit benefit