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Advertising Quote by David Ogilvy

“The more informative your advertising, the more persuasive it will be. Before people making a buying decision, they have many questions. For example, why they should buy from you, why your product is better than other similar products, why they should trust you, and why they should buy it now, etc.” quote by David Ogilvy
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“The more informative your advertising, the more persuasive it will be. Before people making a buying decision, they have many questions. For example, why they should buy from you, why your product is better than other similar products, why they should trust you, and why they should buy it now, etc.”

David Ogilvy

About This Quote

Source Book: Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy, 1963

Effective advertising must anticipate and answer consumer questions to build trust and urgency, making the message more convincing.

In simple terms: Answering buyer questions makes ads more persuasive.

Key Takeaway

Provide clear answers to key buyer concerns.

Themes

advertising persuasion communication

Mood

informative confident

Type

marketing educational

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • website copy
  • sales pitch
  • email marketing

Key Concepts

consumer psychology trust building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the top three questions your target audience asks?
  • How can you address urgency without seeming pushy?
A Different Perspective

If answers are vague, they can backfire and erode trust.

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