Craig Simpson - The Advertising Solution: Influence Prospects, Multiply Sales, and Promote Your Brand

Finally. A century of direct response wisdom (and test results) distilled into one easy-to-read volume! Craig and Brian have done a great service to the entire marketing community. I am sharing this with all my copy cubs TODAY!

CLAYTON MAKEPEACE, WORLD RENOWNED COPYWRITER, EDUCATOR, AND SPEAKER

The Advertising Solution is a short course, tour de force primer, on the very best of direct marketing principles that universally endure and profoundly perform. Brian Kurtz and Craig Simpson have produced a rather unexpected and integrative tour guide for grasping decisively how the most powerful, profitable, and predictive direct response performance principles were discovered, then take you on a no-nonsense, non-theoretical, totally actionable distillation and experimental application guide for how to apply these methods right now, in whichever market you choose, to form an activity you dowith consistently increased performanceand a bottom line that boosts results.

JAY ABRAHAM, GLOBAL MARKETING EXPERT, SPEAKER, AND AUTHOR

Want a free, two-minute lesson in the creation of desire? Then right now, read over the table of contents of this life-changing book. See how, in less than two minutes, it creates an irresistible desire to own it. Then realize that this is exactly the knowledge you need to sell your own product or service. Whatever your field, your ability to create instant, irresistible desire will greatly leverage your success and wealth. But dont take my word for any of this. Try this two-minute table of contents challenge now and see how its done. Then go and do likewise.

GARY BENCIVENGA, MASTER COPYWRITER AND PUBLISHER OF MARKETING BULLETS

My quick diagnosis for how serious a copywriter or marketer isor how much potential he or she hasis the answer to the question: Who are your heroes? Direct response advertising (the kind of advertising that works best on the internet) was not invented yesterday or even ten years ago. Everythingand I mean everythingthat works online today is based on principles. These principles were first sorted out decades ago by giants who tested literally billions of dollars worth of ads, offers and selling strategies over the course of their careers. Put aside the latest internet fad of the day and read The Advertising Solution and get to know these giants. Make them your new best friends. Its the surest way to get rich that I know.

KEN MCCARTHY, THESYSTEMSEMINAR.COM

Two master practitioners (not academic theorists) and experts in direct-response advertising, Craig Simpson and Brian Kurtz, have done a magnificent job profiling and extracting million-dollar lessons from past, true legends of advertising and copywriting. It will not surprise anyone who knows me: I do not agree with everything in their book, but I certainly recommend it. Those under-informed by history and legacy consistently work harder than necessary for poorer results than available. No one engaged in or spending their or their clients money on advertising should skip this master class.

DAN S. KENNEDY, DIRECT MARKETING STRATEGIST AND COPYWRITER, AUTHOR OF THE NO B.S. SERIES

I personally read the works of these advertising giants while we were building Guthy|Renker and they were invaluable. I still read them today. Now Simpson and Kurtz have synthesized, selected and distilled their collective genius, originally contained within multiple volumes, into one best-of cant-put-down book, which is a must-have for any marketer. If Gary Halbert were alive today hed promise you that this book would get you maximum results in minimum time.

GREG RENKER, CO-FOUNDER GUTHY|RENKER

When I started my first online business back in 1996, I quickly realized it was a direct marketing businessand that one distinction has made all the difference. But there was virtually no one teaching online marketing back them, so I went back to old school direct marketing to learn the craftincluding the six legends featured in this book. Their work is timeless and powerful, but it can also be dense and difficult to get through. Thats why its exciting that Craig Simpson and Brian Kurtz have distilled (and updated) their wisdom into a one volume that cuts right to the heart of direct marketing.

JEFF WALKER, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LAUNCH

The Advertising Solution is a master manual which you should build into your copy, based on six masters. If you use this book as your make sure we dont miss anything checklist, no promotion you write will ever leave a gaping hole. I especially recommend this for the new writer who doesnt have enough street experience to be sure which sales elements are performing the heavy lifting. At the top of the list is Gary Halberts most important technique for writing copy in Chapter 7. This is from the guy who did more to transform copywriting into a cult-following passion than anyone who came before him... or since.

PERRY MARSHALL, AUTHOR OF ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GOOGLE ADWORDS, 80/20 SALES & MARKETING, AND EVOLUTION 2.0

Simply put: If youre a marketer of any sort, and consider yourself a professionalthis is a must-read book. Period. After reading this book, youll have the ability to see things other marketers cannot, spot opportunities others overlook, and avoid land mines your competitors will walk right into. History repeats itself. And the deeper your understanding of the past is the further you can see into the future.

RYAN LEVESQUE, NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ASK., CREATOR OF THE ASK METHOD, WWW.ASKMETHOD.COM

Craig and Brian have extracted and refined pure platinum from the six greatest practitioners of people-driven marketingHopkins, Collier, Caples, Ogilvy, Schwartz, and Halbertand share how their techniques and wisdomthat sold billions of dollars worth of products and services back when a billion dollars was real moneyare just as powerful in todays digital world. I wish to hell I had this treasury when I started out and could have used it as a refresher course throughout my career.

DENNY HATCH, AUTHOR AND FOUNDER OF THE WHOS MAILING WHAT! NEWSLETTER

My career has been heavily shaped by the legacy and advice of past legends (including a 20-year close friendship with Gary Halbert), and I cant recommend studying these guys enough. Ive known Brian for decades, and remain in awe of his business savvy. He excelled in one of the most brutal markets in direct response, wrangling a Whos Who stable of legendary copywriters (and squeezing some of their best work out of them)... so hes had a front-row seat in what works, what doesnt work, and whats worth learning in this crazy modern business world. And from all Ive heard, Craig has had his own incredible experiences in that same rough and tumble world of direct marketing. Good for Brian and Craig for putting this together.

JOHN CARLTON, AUTHOR OF SIMPLE SUCCESS SECRETS NO ONE TOLD YOU ABOUT, WWW.JOHN-CARLTON.COM

Since direct response advertising is the oxygen that makes your business work, understanding it is critical. Brian Kurtz and Craig Simpson have done a great job piecing together the techniques, concepts, and strategies of six of the most effective direct response advertisers who ever livedand laid it all out for you on a gold platter in The Advertising Solution. If you want your business to have increased revenue and sales, then read this book and apply the timeless principles and strategies in it.

JOE POLISH, FOUNDER OF GENIUS NETWORK AND PIRANHA MARKETING, INC.

The six legends profiled in The Advertising Solution are the pioneers most of whom I studied early in my career. What I learned I truly believe was the basis of my success in direct marketing. The advice in in this book is timeless as all the principles still apply today. To have these six legends featured in one book is brilliant. Anybody will benefit from reading the lessons of just a few of the legends let alone six. I strongly recommend this book for anybody who wants to master everything from basic copywriting to the power of the internet.