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Ogilvy on Advertising

Book • 1995

This book provides comprehensive insights into the world of advertising, covering topics such as how to get a job in advertising, how to choose an agency for your product, the secrets behind effective advertising, how to write successful copy, and the role of research in advertising.

Written with brutal candor and generosity, Ogilvy shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the industry, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and those interested in advertising.

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Mentioned in 39 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

as the source of a simple definition of product positioning.

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#376 Jensen Huang: Founder of Nvidia

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in relation to David Ogilvy's insights on deliberate de-optimization and prioritizing tasks.

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#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders

Recommended by

David Senra

as a must-read for entrepreneurs, emphasizing its key message on the importance of customer benefit in advertising.

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#350 How To Sell Like Steve Jobs

Recommended by

David Senra

for its practical advice on advertising.

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#306 David Ogilvy (Confessions of an Advertising Man)

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David Senra

, quoting Ogilvy's thoughts on where big ideas originate.

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#357 Haruki Murakami

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Albert Cheng

as a book packed with practical examples about copy and creative that work.

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How to find hidden growth opportunities in your product | Albert Cheng (Duolingo, Grammarly, Chess.com)

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David Senra

as a source of inspiration and insights into effective advertising.

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The best interview I've ever done about Founders

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Chris Williamson

, referencing David Ogilvy's approach to fostering creativity.

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#735 - Rory Sutherland - Hidden Psychology Of The World’s Best Advertising

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David Senra

as a source of timeless advertising principles.

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Sessions: David Senra (Founders Podcast)

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Alex Schultz

when wanting to become the textbook for the era of advertising.

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Mentioned by

Visakan Veerasamy

as an example of someone who worked intensely and then took complete breaks.

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#862 - Visakan Veerasamy - An Ode To People Who Take Things Seriously

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David Senra

while discussing Albert Lasker's quote on the importance of humility in recognizing good ideas.

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#331 Christian Dior

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David Senra

as a book summarizing Ogilvy's career and principles in advertising.

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#189 David Ogilvy (The book I've given as a gift the most)

Mentioned by

John Collison

as a book with marketing copy so good that it should be mandatory reading for all product marketers.

429 snips

Des Traynor on reinventing Intercom twice and the “four horsemen” of good AI companies

Quoted by

David Senra

, highlighting its transformative impact on his life and recommending it for aspiring advertisers.

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#207 Claude Hopkins (Scientific Advertising)

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Justin Welsh

in the context of copywriting and advertising.

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Justin Welsh Shows You How To Start & Grow A One-Person Business

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a collection of Ogilvy's writings on advertising, containing priceless information.

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#169 David Ogilvy (The King of Madison Avenue)

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David Senra

in the context of discussing influential figures in advertising.

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#170 Claude Hopkins (A Life in Advertising)

Recommended by

David Senra

, highlighting Ogilvy's advice on becoming the best-informed person in one's field.

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#256 Edward L. Bernays (Public Relations, Advertising, & Persuasion)

Mentioned by

David Senra

, discussing Ogilvy's book on advertising and his principles.

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#271 Vannevar Bush (Engineer of the American Century)

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