Draft:Ogilvy On Advertising

• Comment: This book is such a classic that it really ought to be notable, but the source are so poor they don't even begin to demonstrate this. (That Kirkus review would have been the strongest of the lot, by some distance, but it's not actually available.) DoubleGrazing (talk) 10:59, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

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Ogilvy on Advertising

Author	David Ogilvy
Subject	Advertising
Publication date	1983

Ogilvy on Advertising is the second book by the advertising pioneer David Ogilvy. In the book he expands on the principles he laid out in his 1963 bestseller Confessions of an Advertising Man. The book has often been featured on lists of important literature on advertising and offers insights into the advertising industry, drawing on Ogilvy's extensive experience as the founder of Ogilvy & Mather, an international advertising, marketing, and public relations agency.

Summary of the 1983 edition

David Ogilvy outlines the principles and beliefs that he regarded as crucial to creating effective advertising. The book is full of examples, illustrations, and anecdotes that demonstrate Ogilvy's approaches to advertising campaigns, copywriting, and brand image development. Ogilvy emphasizes the importance of research in advertising and the role of creativity in delivering memorable messages.

Ogilvy advocates for the importance of research in understanding the market, the product, and the consumer. He argues that successful advertising must be grounded in consumer insights and a deep understanding of the product's benefits.

Professional Discipline

Ogilvy insists on professional discipline, arguing that creativity should not overshadow the advertisement's primary goal: to sell the product. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear objectives and measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Brand Image

One of the book's central themes is the importance of building a strong brand image. Ogilvy discusses how advertisements should consistently communicate the brand's unique value proposition and personality to build a lasting relationship with consumers.

Copywriting

Ogilvy dedicates several chapters to the art of copywriting, offering advice on writing headlines, body copy, and calls to action that compel readers to engage with the advertisement. He stresses the importance of clarity, simplicity, and honesty in advertising copy.