The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
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Like a midwife, I make my living bringing new babies into the world, except that mine are new advertising campaigns.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote compares the creation of advertising campaigns to the birth of a baby, highlighting the creativity and care involved in both processes.
David Ogilvy, a renowned advertising executive, uses this metaphor to express the intricate and nurturing process of developing advertising campaigns. Just as a midwife plays a crucial role in the birth of a new life, an advertising professional brings new ideas to fruition, emphasizing the creativity and effort involved in creating effective advertisements that resonate with the audience.
Themes
AdvertisingCreativityCampaignsBirthInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
During a presentation about the importance of creativity in marketing, this quote can illustrate the nurturing aspect of campaign development.
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