Audio Copywriting | Part I: Keep it Simple

Posted by Matt on September 17, 2009 @ 10:40 am
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Writing for voiceovers

Something we wrestle with on the PH Media copywriting team is how things are said. Not so much pronounced – although the odd company name might throw us – but written to be said. We write scripts for our professional voiceovers to read aloud, which means thinking about more than the rhythm of speech and the balance of a sentence.

And, because the difference between what’s on paper and what’s spoken can often be larger than we realise, we know a few things about what works – and what doesn’t. ...read more

Many Eyes Online Application – social analysis of data

Posted by Tom on September 16, 2009 @ 10:35 am
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After recently discovering the Many Eyes website, we thought we’d give you an insight into the uses of this fascinating tool. The application aims to bring on a new meaning to visual interpretation of data within today’s social environment. It’s hoped that by democratising these visualisations of data-sets, we can find patterns and insight; analysis on a social level. ...read more

YouTube lift music video block

Posted by Tom on September 11, 2009 @ 11:27 am
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Last week, Google and PRS reached an agreement to lift the block on the music videos, sealing the music rights deal. It is expected that all the removed videos will be uploaded by users back onto the site in the next few days. ...read more

The innovative District 9 advertising campaign | Report non-humans!

Posted by Matt on September 10, 2009 @ 2:55 pm
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Viral marketing for success

Think of a few cheaply-made yet wildly successful films. The compelling Blair Witch Project springs to mind as an early example, followed more recently by Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, and last month, the critically-acclaimed sci-fi actioner, District 9. But a compelling story is only half the battle – not least because exposure is everything in a saturated industry – and on the ground, it’s been clever marketing that’s driven ticket sales. ...read more

America Says Goodbye to Robocalls

Posted by Peter on September 2, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
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“Call quietly or there will be… trouble.”

On the 1st of September 2009, the Federal Trade Commission of America banned automated sales calls.

An amendment to their Telemarket Sales Rules requires telemarketers to obtain written permission from American consumers to receive Robocalls.

If you’ve ever received a Fonejacker-style cold-call claiming you have won a holiday on a cruise ship, you’re probably received a Robocall at home before.

Don’t worry though, this form of direct marketing is already illegal in the UK if the calls are made without the implicit consent of consumers.

What are your thoughts on this use of audio technology?

Are Robocalls ever welcome?

  • Intrusive Marketing - No thanks! (80%, 12 Votes)
  • Clever Technology - I don't mind them! (13%, 2 Votes)
  • Never received an automated sales call (7%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 15

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