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Summary
By William Channer | 8 July 2011 | Length: 32 mins John Carlton illustrates what is needed to write good copy. He also explains how to establish credibility even when you have no track record.Sponsored By
John Carlton
How to Write Good Sales Copy
Advice
People won’t spend a nickel or invest time to prevent anything but once something breaks, they’ll spend everything they have and focus completely on fixing it. Your best prospects will always be experiencing some level of trauma. A high level would be a health problem. A low level of trauma might be needing an oil change in the car before a long trip. There’s an interruption in the smooth flow of their life, and they want it corrected. Fast, easily and at a bargain if possible.
John Carlton has been behind the scenes of some of the greatest marketing campaigns in advertising history. He is one of the world's highest-paid freelance copywriters. John was also among the first to do infomercials, to advertise on the web and to make videos a marketing industry.
Facts
Born : Southern California, a long damn time ago
Education : UCDavis, Psychology
Favorite Book : My Life In Advertising by Claude Hopkins
Favorite Film : King Kong (1933 version) - greatest example storytelling.
Favorite Gadget : iPhone
Favorite Meal : Hamburgers
Favorite Music : Old school rock and roll
Favorite Place : Wherever I'm having a good time
Favorite Software : Word
Favorite Website : Snopes
First Job : Vandal
Role Model : Attila the Hun






