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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.
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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as the source of a simple definition of product positioning.


David Senra

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#376 Jensen Huang: Founder of Nvidia
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in relation to David Ogilvy's insights on deliberate de-optimization and prioritizing tasks.


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


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#357 Haruki Murakami
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for its practical advice on advertising.


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#306 David Ogilvy (Confessions of an Advertising Man)
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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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, 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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as a source of timeless advertising principles.


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Sessions: David Senra (Founders Podcast)
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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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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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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)
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, 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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in the context of copywriting and advertising.


Justin Welsh

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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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in the context of discussing influential figures in advertising.


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#170 Claude Hopkins (A Life in Advertising)
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, 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)
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, 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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, highlighting Ogilvy's advice on becoming the best-informed person in one's field.


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#247 Henry Flagler (Rockefeller's partner)
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as a favorite book and a source of advice on becoming well-informed in one's field.


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#285 Jay Gould (How Jay Gould Built Wall Street's Biggest Fortune)
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as a source for information on Albert Lasker and advertising pioneers.


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#206 Albert D. Lasker (the creation of the advertising industry)