The Marketing Book Podcast

468 Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins (1923) with Jay Abraham

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Dec 29, 2023
Legendary marketer Jay Abraham talks about how Claude Hopkins' book Scientific Advertising changed the course of his career and life. They explore topics such as the power of specific facts and preemptive advertising, understanding psychology in advertising, maximizing profit performance, and partnership opportunities.
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ANECDOTE

Jay Abraham's Deep Study

  • Jay Abraham read Claude Hopkins' Scientific Advertising 50 times to master consumer psychology and advertising principles.
  • This deep study transformed his marketing career, enabling him to increase billions in client profits across industries.
ADVICE

Commit to Testing and Risk Reversal

  • Commit to continuous testing and analysis in advertising to improve results and understand lead quality.
  • Remove risk for buyers with tactics like samples and risk reversal to boost conversion.
INSIGHT

Advertising as Individual Salesmanship

  • Advertising is salesmanship amplified; it reaches one individual at a time and should be held to a salesman's standards.
  • This mindset applies equally to salespeople and advertising across any medium or platform.
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