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Caples, John was born on May 1, 1900 in New York City. Son of Byron H. and Edith Jessie (Richards) Caples.
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How to Make Your Advertising Make Money by John Caples In this remarkable reference, John Caples, a man who has won countless awards and made millions of dollars for some of the largest companies in the United States, draws upon more than 50 years of experience to show you how to write advertising copy that sells anything and everything... write headlines that command instant attention...save thousands of dollars in expenses each year...and much more. Containing hundreds of true stories, checklists, and guidelines, this sourcebook is for every copywriter, creative director, and business executive who wants to learn how to write copy that sells-from the master who most say did it better than anyone. You'll get: 1. Secrets of Successful Advertising 2. Twelve Ways to Find Advertising Ideas 3. Three Famous Case Histories 4. How to Get Ideas from Brainstorming 5. 303 Words and Phrases that Sell 6. How to Write Sentences that Sell 7. Sales Appeals that Last Forever 8. How to Write Headlines that Make Money 9. How to Use Stories to Sell Products 10. Tips on Copywriting 11. How Editorial Style Ads Can Bring Increased Sales 12. How to Write Sales Letters that Make Money 13. How Direct Response Can Help Advertisers Make Money 14. Ways to Improve Your Copy 15. How to Write Radio Commercials that Get Action 16. How to Apply Mail Order Know-How in Writing TV Commercials 17. Summing Up My Success Secrets I Have Learned in 50 Years Meet the Author John Caples was Vice President of BBDO, Inc. when he retired after 40 years of service with the nation's third largest advertising agency. The creator of such classic ads as "They Laughed When I Sat Down at the Piano" and "They Grinned When the Waiter Spoke to Me in French," and a member of the Copywriters's Halls of Fame, Mr. Caples built a nationwide reputation for his research and scientific methods of testing advertising effectiveness.
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Why does one ad succeed, while another fails? This classic by a veteran copywriter analyzes hundreds of profitable ads, offering many side-by-side comparisons between similar but not equally effective ads. These analyses yield principles, procedures, tips, and practical suggestions — each tested with decades of experience — that can be immediately applied to every medium and style of advertising. During his six-decade career at the top advertising firm of BBDO (Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn), author John Caples pioneered the techniques of effective copy-testing. All copywriters, from cub to chief, can benefit from his helpful suggestions. "This is a valuable textbook for every student of advertising and every writer of ads," declared the Christian Science Monitor, and Booklist pronounced it "of interest to anyone interested in what makes our business economy work."
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A veteran copywriter offers advice on how to spark ideas and capture them in print, write headlines, hold readers' attention, and more. Discover principles, procedures, and practical suggestions for every form of advertising.
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Caples, John was born on May 1, 1900 in New York City. Son of Byron H. and Edith Jessie (Richards) Caples.
Student, Columbia University, 1918-1919; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1924.
With engineering department, New York Telephone Сompany, 24-25; advertising writer, Ruthrauff & Ryan, Inc., 1925-1927; writer, executive, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., New York City, 1927-1941; vice president, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., New York City, 1941-1982; creative director emeritus, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc., New York City, 1982. Teacher advertising Graduate School Business Columbia University, 1952-1953.
(How to Make Your Advertising Make Money by John Caples ...)
(A veteran copywriter offers advice on how to spark ideas ...)
( Why does one ad succeed, while another fails? This clas...)
(A veteran copywriter offers advice on how to spark ideas ...)
Member council of judges Advertising Hall of Fame, 1963-1972. Public relations counsel Girl Scouts United States of America, from 1973. Member national advisory council Episcopal Church Foundation, from 1968.
Member public relations committee National Multiple Sclerosis Society, from 1969. Served as seaman United States Naval Reserve Force, 1918. From lieutenant Commander to Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member Market Research Council New York, Copy Research Council New York, Direct Marketing Creative Guild, Naval Academy Association, Alpha Delta Sigma. Clubs: University (New York City), Dutch Treat (New York City), Players (New York City).
Married Dorothy N. Dickes, August 16, 1957.