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.”
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.
Craft compelling headlines.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Ad creation
- budget allocation
- media planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance headline and copy?
- What metrics show headline effectiveness?
Overemphasis on headlines may neglect body content.