Category Archives: Business

Penetrating the Consumer Brain

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Rod Schwartz

The goal of all advertising is simply to penetrate the human brain*, the seat of all our thoughts, emotions, and choices. My goal as an advertising professional – and yours as a business owner – is to make your company the … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Common Mistakes in Marketing

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Rod Schwartz

Many years ago the Wizard of Ads®, sometimes known as Roy H. Williams, published a best-selling business book in which he discussed the Twelve Most Common Mistakes in Advertising. His insights were praised by advertisers and advertising professionals alike. Eventually … Continue reading →

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Fishy Business: “Stop Running That Ad!”

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Rod Schwartz

The customer was obviously upset. She complained to the supermarket owner: I was listening to news talk 1150 and heard your advertisement for “Fresh Atlantic Salmon”.  I just wanted to let you know you are pushing a product that almost … Continue reading →

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On Selling Soap (Meet My New Friend, Duke Cannon)

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Rod Schwartz

I made a new friend this past Christmas, thanks to my wife. His name is Duke Cannon. Duke sells soap, about which we’ll talk more in just a bit. Did you know that Soap-selling has a storied history? Andrew Pears (b. … Continue reading →

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“If I don’t go, I don’t get”

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Rod Schwartz

After an extensive Internet search, I’ve concluded that I may be in possession of the only extant copy of the Warner & Swasey Company’s remarkable collection of American Business Ads, published 40 years ago under the title: “1776-1976 What has … Continue reading →

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Radio Is Dead. Long Live Radio.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Rod Schwartz

CBC’s “Under The Influence” radio program, hosted by Terry O’Reilly, recently devoted an entire show to illustrate, in Mr. O’Reilly’s words: “…the incredible creativity happening in radio advertising around the world today.” First stop: Hanover, Germany, where a music school … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Lawyers

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Rod Schwartz

It should not surprise you that my favorite business success stories are those having to do with the client’s skillful use of radio advertising. I never tire of these stories nor fail to learn something useful when reviewing them, whether … Continue reading →

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Professional Voice-over and Narration for…Five Bucks?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Rod Schwartz

The post at Radio Sales Cafe, from a Chicago-area radio guy, read: “5 DOLLARS! Check me out on FIVERR” Intrigued and a bit skeptical, I clicked on the link. Sure enough, there he was. Chicago-area radio announcer will cut your … Continue reading →

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Expert Use of Radio Advertising by LASIK and Cataract Surgery Specialist – Another Radio Advertising Success Story

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Rod Schwartz

As radio advertising professionals, our job is to help businesses tell their stories in a way that engages the listener’s imagination. This is because the ultimate destination of any advertising message is the consumer’s brain, where judgments are made about … Continue reading →

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“If I Don’t Go, I Don’t Get”

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Rod Schwartz

“If I Don’t Go, I Don’t Get” This ad was written in 1975 for The Warner & Swasey Company of Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment and machinery, the latest installment (at that time) in a series of 1000 … Continue reading →

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