β¨ A juggernaut in the field of copywriting, John Carlton has redefined the rules of advertising through his potent wordsmithing skills. His high-converting copy has set the bar for direct-response marketing, while his famed Simple Writing System continues to shape aspiring copywriters around the globe. β¨π
I got to know John in the old Kennedy Circle. His friendship didnβt dampen my admiration. His headlines still stand head βn shoulders above the competition. Every copywriter wishes they wrote like this: βAmazing Secret Discovered by One-Legged Golfer Adds 50 Yards to Your Drives, Eliminates Hooks and Slicesβ¦ And Can Slash Up To 10 Strokes From Your Game Almost Overnight.β Or this one he wrote for Rodale Publishing: βThe Astonishing Sex Secrets of the Most Satisfiedβ¦ Most Knowledgeableβ¦ And Most Respected Lovers in the World!β
"World-class copywriting is not a 'magic talent'βit's a skill. And any skill can be learned, honed, and mastered." This quote embodies Carlton's belief in the power of learning and practice in mastering the art of copywriting.
π John Carlton's body of work serves as a potent reminder that at the heart of every business transaction, there's a human interaction. Therefore, to influence, persuade, and inspire, we must first connect on a human level. This fundamental lesson from John Carlton's career is applicable beyond copywriting, extending to all areas of marketing and business strategy. ππ
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