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Confessions of an Advertising Man

David Ogilvy
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David Ogilvie wrote about this in this book called Confessions of an Advertising Man, which I think was like published in 1965 or something like this.

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The speaker references this book in relation to hiring practices discussed in a previous episode.

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I just did confessions of an advertising man a couple episodes ago.

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I just did Confessions of an Advertising Man a couple episodes ago, I think 306 or something like that, 307.

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A book discussed in relation to hiring philosophies and practices.

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The speaker discusses a point from 'Confessions of an Advertising Man' regarding the cycle of agency success and the dangers of complacency.

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The speaker references David Ogilvie's book, Confessions of an Advertising Man, in relation to hiring practices.

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I just did confessions of an advertising man, a couple episodes ago.

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This is one of my favorite ideas from David Ogilvy's book, confessions of an advertising man. It's this idea that you have to keep open the telephone line to your unconscious.

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This book was written by David Ogilvy and discusses his experiences and ideas in advertising, which he believes can help others in the field.

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Ogilvy includes his own book in the list of useful books on advertising.

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The other elements of design are owed to David Ogilvy's Confessions of an Advertising Man, which I read that book and did a podcast on.

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The book is referenced in relation to the idea that talent and good ideas are often found among nonconformists and dissenters.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: nonconformists and criticism
For: Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Key quote: David Ogilvie said that talent and good ideas is more likely to be found among nonconformists, dissenters and rebels.
The host referenced 'Confessions of an Advertising Man' to highlight the value of nonconformity in business. They emphasized that innovative ideas often face criticism, which can indicate their potential worth.
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It's interesting that the autobiography did not sell, considering that that book sold like crazy.

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The speaker mentions 'Confessions of an Advertising Man' as one of the two books by David Ogilvie that discusses personal performance over management.

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The speaker references a rule from David Ogilvy's book, highlighting the importance of high standards in business practices.

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The speaker discusses 'Confessions of an Advertising Man' by David Ogilvy, highlighting its narrative style and the author's insights into advertising.

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In my Confessions of an Advertising Man, published in 1963, I told the story of how Ogilvy and Mather came into existence, and set forth the principles on which our early success had been based.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Advertising principles and techniques
For: Young hopefuls and veterans in advertising
Key quote: This is not a book for readers who think they already know all there is to know about advertising.
The host mentions 'Confessions of an Advertising Man' to highlight the enduring principles of advertising that remain relevant today. They emphasize that the book is not just for seasoned professionals but also for newcomers looking to improve their effectiveness in the industry.