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Advertising Quote by David Ogilvy

“On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.” quote by David Ogilvy
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“On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.”

David Ogilvy

About This Quote

Source Book: "Confessions of an Advertising Man", 1963

Headlines capture most readers; they dominate the budget and impact.

In simple terms: Headlines matter most.

Key Takeaway

Craft compelling headlines.

Themes

advertising writing economics

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Ad creation
  • budget allocation
  • media planning

Key Concepts

Copywriting attention economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance headline and copy?
  • What metrics show headline effectiveness?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on headlines may neglect body content.

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