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Scientific Advertising

Claude Hopkins
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Claude Hopkins wrote this book called scientific advertising. His boss thought the book was so valuable that he locked it in a safe for 20 years because he didn't want his competitors to have access to the ideas.

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Ogilvy emphasizes that no one should create an ad without reading Hopkins' book, 'scientific advertising' six times.

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The speaker discusses 'Scientific Advertising' and its significance in the advertising industry, mentioning its historical context.

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Is this a scientific advertising? Yes. Also a good founders episode.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: advertising strategies
For: advertising professionals and entrepreneurs
Key quote: The information was so good that I stored that in my vault for 20 years.
The host discusses the influence of Claude Hopkins' book 'Scientific Advertising' on modern advertising practices. They emphasize the importance of learning from past advertising giants to innovate and improve current strategies.
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Claude Hopkins is probably the greatest copywriter to ever live. He wound up writing the book, Scientific Advertising, winds up selling 8 million copies.

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Claude Hopkins agrees. One is scientific advertising, which is the book he wrote that sold eight million copies.

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This was an excerpt from the chapter on psychology of the book Scientific Advertising written by Claude Hopkins.

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This is the book that Hopkins wrote while he worked for Lasker. Lasker hid it in a safe for 20 years. Then when it was finally released, it has sold over 8 million copies since then.

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Ogilvy mentions this book as one of the most useful books on advertising that all of their people should read.

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The speaker mentions that David Ogilvie recommends reading 'Scientific Advertising' seven times, highlighting its importance in the field of advertising.

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: importance of advertising literature
For: Aspiring advertisers and copywriters
Key quote: David talks about all the people that influenced his career, all the ideas that he picked up from people that came before him, that he applied to his work in founding his company.
The host emphasizes the significance of Claude Hopkins' work, particularly 'Scientific Advertising,' as a foundational text in the advertising field. They suggest that reading this book is essential for understanding the principles that shaped successful advertising practices.
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Claude Hopkins book, scientific advertising changed the course of my life. David believed that too, because at the very end of the book, he's like, here's all these books you need to read that influence what I just wrote.

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: importance of advertising
For: Marketers and entrepreneurs
Key quote: Claude Hopkins book, scientific advertising changed the course of my life.
The host mentions 'Scientific Advertising' by Claude Hopkins to emphasize the significance of effective advertising practices and the impact of research over mere theory. They highlight how the book changed their life and advocate for its insights into the obligation of advertising to sell.