“8 things that are dirtier than your toilet” – is that a great headline, or what?

I saw that on Yahoo, and I defy you not to want to know what they are.

I only quoted it because Warren Cottis from Australia scolded me yesterday for not delivering what I promised.


He reminded me that a couple of weeks ago I recorded a new set of helpful ideas, swore I would stick one up every two days – then promptly reneged on the promise.

I have no excuse, except that I have a tragic problem: I am constantly being side-tracked – by myself.

I have the ultimate grasshopper mind – never cease having thoughts about this and that, and the minute I have them, out they pop.

Anyhow, one of the ideas had to do with THE most important element in an ad, insert or mailing: the headline. You might be surprised by what I reveal. Here it is.

You can watch the video, or listen to a podcast, whichever you prefer. And I faithfully swear that I will put up all the ideas (there are 11 in all, I think).

About the Author

I've spent the last 15 years working with Drayton.

And, as well as writing copy for our clients, run the agency side of the business.

2 Comments

  1. Well Dear Drayton,

    When I blogged about the Man With The Grasshopper Head back in August 2009 I never realised it was you…

    cheers,
    Warren

    PS … and I was talking about headlines too

  2. I get side tracked all the time myself, besides being a little BI_POLAR and ADD, I am just driven by myself so hard that I forget what my plan is to grow, I hope that makes sense. any ways I just Had to let you know your are not alone.

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