What Makes an Ad Effective?
Some ads just work. How can you make sure that yours stand out?
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An effective ad resonates with the intended target audience, is memorable, and is anchored to the brand. We'll show you some concepts you can consider for a strategy that will engage consumers and draw them in to read your copy.
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Kim Taylor
Kim Taylor is a freelance copywriter for a variety of agencies and brands including Alternatives Design, Meyer Associates NY, David Levy, Brand Jam, and American Express Platinum Travel. Prior to this, she was a product namer and copywriter for Landor/Young and Rubicam for more than a decade and worked in Time Inc.'s Strategic Communications division. She has an M.A. in media studies from the New School and writes for a variety of websites and periodicals.
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"Kim is an invaluable instructor. She has built a course with structure and milestones that lead students to graduate with a portfolio of work. She leads the class so everyone will produce work they are proud of. I highly recommend Kim to anyone even remotely interested in advertising." --
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"Kim is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and
extremely supportive. I gained exposure to many different types of copywriting and walked away with great samples for my portfolio." --
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she made the class challenging and enjoyable." --
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We all ended up with portfolios we could be proud of. I now have a solid grasp of a wide array of copywriting styles." --
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