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How do graduate credits compare to undergraduate credits?
I am getting a B.S. with a major in advertising and a minor in business. I am planning on getting my masters in copywriting.
Are undergraduate credits easier than graduate credits? How do they compare?
I just want to know what to expect from graduate school. Any info would be great. Thanks.
Graduate school is a “whole different ballgame.” The classes are “seminars.” There are fewer students, and the students and professors operate as peers. There are few, if any, tests, and every single class requires research projects (which constitutes most of the grade) and oral presentations. The main premise is thinking skills- everything is a discussion, an opinion, an analysis or an evaluation. There are no wrong answers. It is a real learning experience, not just regurgitation of facts and theories.
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Ogilvy on Advertising $14.49 A candid and indispensable primer on all aspects of advertising from the man Time has called “the most sought after wizard in the business”. 223 photos…. |
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Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Advertising (Adweek Magazine) $12.22 In this new edition of the irreverent, celebrated bestseller, master copywriter Luke Sullivan looks at the history of advertising, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. Updated to cover online advertising, this edition gives you the best advertising guidance for traditional media and all the possibilities of new media and technologies. You’ll learn why bad ads sometimes work, why great ads fai… |
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100 Great Copywriting Ideas $19.5 Andy Maslen,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Cavendish, Marshall Corporation |
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100 Great Copywriting Ideas: From Leading Companies Around the World $12.01 Used |
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Advertising by Design: Generating and Designing Creative Ideas Across Media $37.61 New – Specifically geared toward designers and design students, this book provides a detailed, illustrated, view of the development process behind great advertising. Topics covered include advertising ethics and the history of the profession to design composition and copywriting. Advertising by Design, Second Edition addresses all of the key advertising applications: print, television, ambient, social media, branded utilities, mobile media, and guerilla advertisting. The newly updated Second Ed |
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Copywriting Basics : The Secrets on How to Be Great Copywriter Fast $3.66 Paul Martinez,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Paul Martinez |
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Copywriting Simplified $1 One of the things that makes the Internet so appealing is the fact there is plenty of useful and entertaining information to be found. Of course, some website owners prefer to simply copy data from other sources as a way to flesh out the content of their sites.When this happens, they miss out on some great opportunities. Here are just a couple of reasons why original web copywriting is not only important, but essential to the success of a web site.Firstly, original copy helps to make the website stand out from the millions of other sites that are already up and running. Even if the subject matter is the same that is found around the Internet, orginal copy is the chance to put the data into word combinations that are a little different. When the content of the site is not a copycat of thousands of similar sites, the chances for ranking higher on searches is much better.Along with making the site stand out a litle more, creating original copy also makes it possible to use keywords to the best advantage. This can also help to push the ranking up a few more notches in search engines.Strategically placing keywords that are part of common searches online help to improve the chances of showing up in the top ten results. Higher rankings mean more visitors. If the purpose of the site is to market an idea or product, this is a very good thing.Lastly, copywriting provides a creative outlet. Drafting original content makes it possible to show the world what you have to offer in the way of ideas, style, concepts and opinions. You simply can’t do that if the content is borrowed from another source. |
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Direct Mail Copy That Sells! $37.99 New – An account of direct-mail copywriting secrets that shows how to use the four great motivators: Fear, Guilt: Greed, and Exclusivity. |
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How to Write Great Copy: Learn the Unwritten Rules of Copywriting $39.5 Dominic Gettins,Paperback – 2nd ed., Edition: 2,Series: Creating Success Series, English-language edition,Pub by Kogan Page, Ltd. |
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How to Write Great Copy: Learn the Unwritten Rules of Copywriting $13.5 Used – An experienced copywriter demonstrates how to get a message across and guidesreaders through the process. |
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Humor in the Advertising Business: Theory, Practice, and Wit $2.94 Used – Beard’s Humor in the Advertising Business offers a concise yet thorough exploration of how advertising humor works. As one of advertising’s most frequently used tactics, humor is an admittedly complicated topic. Supported with dozens of the world’s funniest ads, insights from creative strategists and artists, and decades of research, Humor in the Advertising Business surveys the whimsical side of modern advertising. Great as a supplemental text in Advertising Principles, Copywriting, and |
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Humor in the Advertising Business: Theory, Practice, and Wit $27.32 New – Beard’s Humor in the Advertising Business offers a concise yet thorough exploration of how advertising humor works. As one of advertising’s most frequently used tactics, humor is an admittedly complicated topic. Supported with dozens of the world’s funniest ads, insights from creative strategists and artists, and decades of research, Humor in the Advertising Business surveys the whimsical side of modern advertising. Great as a supplemental text in Advertising Principles, Copywriting, and A |
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The Adweek Copywriting Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America’s Top Copywriters $21.95 Great copy is the heart and soul of the advertising business. In this practical guide, legendary copywriter Joe Sugarman provides proven guidelines and expert advice on what it takes to write copy that will entice, motivate, and move customers to buy. For anyone who wants to break into the business, this is the ultimate companion resource for unlimited success. |
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The Art of Writing Advertising: Conversations with Masters of the Craft: David Ogilvy, William Bernbach, Leo Burnett, Rosser Reeves, $193.86 New – Five pioneer advertising writers reveal the secrets to great advertising and great writing. Four decades ago, five of the original giants of advertising copywriting – William Bernbach, Leo Burnett, George Gribbin, David Ogilvy, and Rosser Reeves – discussed their writing techniques with “Advertising Age” magazine. Fascinating and enlightening, these interviews were so popular with writers everywhere that they were compiled into the book you now hold. “The Art of Writing Advertising” allows |
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Copywriter’s Words and Phrases $1.99 Market more successfully—with thousands of powerful, persuasive words. This reference is for anyone who needs to write effective marketing copy—for ads, catalogs, brochures, letters, press releases, displays, fundraising materials, and more. With thousands of entries, it does the brainstorming for you—and sparks ideas that stand out in a sea of hype. -Three A-to-Z sections: descriptive words, promotional words, and words organized by industry (cosmetics, food, travel, computers, etc.) -Extensive synonym lists for frequently used marketing words: 45 words for big; 19 words for authentic; 27 words for clean; 46 words for money; … and 10 words for purple -Additional lists of Related Words and Phrases, Expressions, Symbols, and Antonyms -Also features A Concise Guide to Copywriting, with chapters on consumer psychology; tricks of the trade; grammar and style tips; and 7 Qualities that Make a Great Copywriter |
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The Copy Book $59.99 The superstars and leading professionals in the business of writing ads In 1995, the D&AD published a book on the art of writing for advertising. Though now outdated, the best-selling book remains an important reference work today–a bible for creative directors. D&AD and TASCHEN have joined forces to bring you an updated and redesigned edition of the publication, including works from the last 15 years. Regarded as the most challenging field in advertising, copywriting is usually left to the most talented professionals–often agency leaders or owners themselves. The book features a work selection and essays by 48 leading professionals in the world, including copywriting superstars such as David Abbott, Lionel Hunt, Steve Hayden, Dan Wieden, Neil French, Mike Lescarbeau, Adrian Holmes, and Barbara Nokes. Looking for the clues to well-written, effective, and compelling stories that make great advertising? Look no further. |
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The Craft of Copywriting: How to Write Great Copy That Sells $1.06 Used |
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The Craft of Copywriting: How to Write Great Copy That Sells $0.99 Used |
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Write Great Ads P $0.99 You don’t have to be especially "creative." And you can forget about writer’s block. Because now, even if you’ve never written advertising before, there’s a simple proven way to Write *ADS* Great copywriters aren’t born. They’re made! That’s because writing isn’t a talent you’re born with—it’s a skill as learnable as driving a car or typing. Write Great Ads takes the mystery out of copywriting and shows how to write effective advertising copy for print ads, direct mail packages, radio spots, and television commercials. Write Great Ads takes you, step-by-step, through every aspect of the process. You’ll learn:How to zero in on the key features and benefits of your adHow to write a headline that really sellsHow to come up with an original, effective selling conceptHow to put all the facts together and craft an irresistible call to action—guaranteed to pull in sales!This one-of-a-kind workbook breaks advertising down into simple steps that anyone—no matter what your level of experience—can master and enjoy. Write Great Ads is also packed with fill-in exercises and self-tests so you can practice each step immediately. "This is a practical, straightforward, and instructive book with heavy emphasis on fundamentals—all in good, clear, no-nonsense English—and an overall good reference for anyone interested in better communications." |
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Write Great Ads: A Step-By-Step Approach $24.95 You don t have to be especially creative. And you can forget about writer s block. Because now, even if you ve never written advertising before, there s a simple proven way to Write *ADS* Great copywriters aren t born. They re made! That s because writing isn t a talent you re born with it s a skill as learnable as driving a car or typing. Write Great Ads takes the mystery out of copywriting and shows how to write effective advertising copy for print ads, direct mail packages, radio spots, and television commercials. Write Great Ads takes you, step-by-step, through every aspect of the process. You ll learn: How to zero in on the key features and benefits of your adHow to write a headline that really sellsHow to come up with an original, effective selling conceptHow to put all the facts together and craft an irresistible call to action guaranteed to pull in sales!This one-of-a-kind workbook breaks advertising down into simple steps that anyone no matter what your level of experience can master and enjoy. Write Great Ads is also packed with fill-in exercises and self-tests so you can practice each step immediately. This is a practical, straightforward, and instructive book with heavy emphasis on fundamentals all in good, clear, no-nonsense English and an overall good reference for anyone interested in better communications. |
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Write to Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Great Copywriting $9.6 Used – Appealing to customers through the written word has never been more important in an increasingly text dominated world, and original and inspiring sales copy is proven to have a longer lasting impact on a target audience, but sales writing tends to be overlooked in marketing. Packed with simple techniques, this book will yield instant improvements in writing for letters, brochures, email, proposals, websites, and more. With expert tips and advice for companies large or small, anyone who ne |
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Write to Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Great Copywriting $9.6 New – Appealing to customers through the written word has never been more important in an increasingly text dominated world, and original and inspiring sales copy is proven to have a longer lasting impact on a target audience, but sales writing tends to be overlooked in marketing. Packed with simple techniques, this book will yield instant improvements in writing for letters, brochures, email, proposals, websites, and more. With expert tips and advice for companies large or small, anyone who nee |
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Write to Sell: The ultimate guide to great copywriting $11.99 Andy Maslen,NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |