If you're a film buff you'll know the name Billy Wilder, the Hollywood writer/director who co-wrote and directed classics like Sunset Boulevard, Some like it Hot, The Apartment and Double Indemnity. Recently a post from Mark John Hiemstra at Unbounce called Direct Your Landing Pages Like a Hollywood Legend caught my attention. I investigate how much we can still learn from greats like Billy.   Read more

I recently read Barry Humphries’ autobiography 'My Life as Me'. It’s a rollicking, spell-binding read if you can ignore the fatal flaw: obscure, convoluted words. I nearly gave up. Discover how the right words matter, especially in marketing, and 6 fast ways to choose the right ones, every time.     Read more

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Decision makers are more impatient and short of time than ever. That's why your White Papers must be shorter and sharper than ever. If they're long or boring, they'll be tossed out faster than a MacDonalds wrapper. I share our rules for creating White Papers that move minds - and are kept and shared.      Read more

Your Corporate Presentation is the one you bring out to dazzle new prospects - but what if you're competing with global players with deeper marketing pockets and more impressive client lists? How will you excite prospects to engage with you and not them? We show you 15 hacks to make your presentation unforgettable - regardless of your marketing budget.          Read more

At a time when we're drowning in a tsunami of content - web, email and social, good, bad and mostly irrelevant - we take a look at the rule book from one of the greats. If you want to cut through in less time with more impact, you can learn a lot from a master of the craft      
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Ever noticed that marketers tend to sing from the same hymn sheet - especially the new sheets? Being open to improvement is vital, but unthinking herd mentality can be fatal. A fresh or challenging perspective can yield both insights and reality. In this post, we question a few sacred marketing cows.
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The fastest way to look like an fool is to make simple mistakes. And, it won't matter how original your insights are if your audience turns off because you look like one. Thought Leadership hinges on credibility which can be smashed in seconds. Learn how to avoid the top 7 traps that expose the Fools.    
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Video is still the hottest B2B medium, yet many struggle to master it. Here are 10 steps to get you back on top.  Read more

‘Prediction is very difficult, especially if it is about the future.’   Read more